Get a Bangladesh Visa

Sample of the Business Travel Requirements for an Bangladesh Visa for UK Citizens

1. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must: 

   • Have at least three blank visa pages with two of the pages facing each other
   • Be valid for six months beyond entry date

2. Photographs

   Two passport sized colour photographs. The photographs must:

   • Have a white background
   • Be taken within the last six months
   • Be paperclipped to the visa application form

3. Business Introduction Letter

   An original letter of introduction from the applicant's UK employer. This letter must:

   • Be addressed to the Embassy
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Specify the purpose of journey
   • Include the name of the organisation(s) to be visited
   • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
   • Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
   • Be signed by the applicant's supervisor or the company's HR department
   • State the applicant is undertaking buying/purchasing activities

4. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • State the purpose of journey
   • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
   • State the applicant is undertaking buying/purchasing activities

5. Photocopy of Application Materials

   A photocopy of the following document(s) submitted to VisaCentral.  ThIs must:

   • Include a clear copy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passport

   A £10.00+VAT fee will apply if you prefer to have us make photocopies.

6. Visa Application Form

   One original fully completed and signed application form. This form must:

   • Be completed in block capitals only

7. VisaCentral Order Confirmation

   For orders placed on the VisaCentral website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

   For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed Manual Order Form should be submitted.

8. Processing Time

   Visa applications that are referred on lodging will take up to three weeks to be issued. There are no guidelines available from the Embassy to determine whether or not an application will be referred.      

   Those in the journalism, media or legal professions will be referred to Bangladesh for an unspecified period of time. Journalists may wish to contact the Press Wing of the High Commission for further information

9. Visa On Arrival

   It may be possible to obtain a visa upon arrival at this destination. There is no guarantee entry will be allowed. Check with the embassy for details and confirm your airline will permit boarding without a visa. To minimise the risk of being refused entry and to avoid excessive waiting for a visa to be issued on arrival, VisaCentral strongly recommends that travellers obtain all visas prior to travel. 

Sample of the Tourist Travel Requirements for an Bangladesh Visa for UK Citizens

1. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must: 

   • Have at least three blank visa pages with two of the pages facing each other
   • Be valid for six months beyond entry date

2. Photographs

   Two passport sized colour photographs. The photographs must:

   • Have a white background
   • Be taken within the last six months
   • Be paperclipped to the visa application form

3. Proof of Employment

   A letter from the applicant's employer confirming employment. This letter must:

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Confirm that the applicant is an employee of the company
   • Specify the purpose of journey
   • State the applicant's expected return to work date
   • Be signed by the applicant's supervisor or their HR department
   • Be typed by the applicant and signed in the original

4. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as:

   • A copy of the flight confirmation
   • A copy of the hotel confirmation

5. Photocopy of Application Materials

   A photocopy of the following document(s) submitted to VisaCentral.  ThIs must:

   • Include a clear copy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passport

   A £10.00+VAT fee will apply if you prefer to have us make photocopies.

6. Visa Application Form

   One original fully completed and signed application form. This form must:

   • Be completed in block capitals only

7. VisaCentral Order Confirmation

   For orders placed on the VisaCentral website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

   For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed Manual Order Form should be submitted.

8. Processing Time

   Visa applications that are referred on lodging will take up to three weeks to be issued. There are no guidelines available from the Embassy to determine whether or not an application will be referred.      

   Those in the journalism, media or legal professions will be referred to Bangladesh for an unspecified period of time. Journalists may wish to contact the Press Wing of the High Commission for further information