Bangladesh Visa FAQ for Indian Citizens

Yes, Indian citizens generally require a visa to enter Bangladesh unless a specific exemption applies. Applicants should confirm eligibility and the correct category from current official Bangladesh guidance.

The official Bangladesh Online MRV Portal currently instructs applicants to complete the online visa application, print the completed form, and submit the printed form with the required documents through the relevant visa office or Bangladesh mission.

The Bangladesh High Commission New Delhi checklist published in July 2024 specifies recent photographs with a white background in 45 x 35 mm size, with two copies listed for tourist and business applications.

The July 2024 New Delhi tourist and business checklist asks for the original passport with a minimum of six months validity and the old passport if any.

The July 2024 New Delhi checklist includes two online application forms, two recent 45 x 35 mm white-background photographs, the original passport with at least six months validity, old passport if any, profession proof and NOC where applicable, host invitation and identity evidence or hotel booking with three months bank statement, Aadhaar copy, and passport first and last page copies. Applicants should verify the latest checklist before submission.

The July 2024 New Delhi checklist includes two online application forms, two photographs, original passport, old passport if any, invitation from a Bangladesh company, trade licence and TIN/BIN-related evidence for the inviting company, a covering letter from the applicant side, Indian company GST, Aadhaar copy, and passport first and last page copies. Current mission instructions should always be checked.

The current Bangladesh Online MRV fee table lists India at USD 0, and the July 2024 New Delhi tourist and business checklist states that no visa fee is required for Indian citizens. Private consultancy or optional service charges are separate from any government visa fee.

The Bangladesh Online MRV Portal FAQ currently says saved applications are deleted after seven days and submitted online forms are valid for seven days from submission. An expired form must be completed again.

The official MRV FAQ says answers can be changed before final submission, but not after the application has been finally submitted.

The official MRV FAQ currently says the appointment location cannot be edited after final submission.

The current MRV supported-location list includes Agartala, Chennai, Guwahati, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi among India locations. Applicants should still verify current jurisdiction, appointment availability and operational instructions with the relevant mission.

Current Bangladesh High Commission New Delhi guidance describes the business category for businesspersons travelling for trade, commerce and investment and states that the applicant needs an invitation from a recognised Bangladesh business organisation or local sponsor plus a letter from the sending company.

No. A private consultant can assist with application preparation and document review, but visa issuance, validity, processing, security checks and entry decisions remain with the relevant Bangladesh authorities.

Avoid making assumptions about approval or timing. Any travel booking decision should account for the possibility of delay or refusal and follow the current requirements for the visa category being used.

No. The city pages describe the locations from which we assist applicants and provide city-specific Bangladesh visa information. They do not represent physical branches or official Bangladesh visa facilities.