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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Hong Kong. Fee: BDT 3300 (~USD 26.78). Processing: 4 working days (regular service, via Chinese Embassy/Consular Section Dhaka) or 3 working days (express, +BDT 2,700). Note: applying directly online via Hong Kong Immigration Department's (ImmD) e-services from Bangladesh, bypassing the Chinese Embassy…. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa required for ordinary Bangladeshi passports. The Chinese Embassy/Consular Section Dhaka's own dedicated Hong Kong SAR visa page (fetched twice, consistent both times) states a flat BDT-denominated fee: BDT 3,300 per visa for regular service (4 working days), or an extra BDT 2,700 (BDT 6,000 total) for express service (3 working days). This is charged as a flat BDT amount, not a daily HKD conversion. Converted at current market rates this is roughly USD 27, broadly consistent with (slightly below) the DB's prior HKD 230 (~USD 29) figure. Aggregator sites show a wider, less reliable range (HKD 230-330 / BDT 3,300-5,000) reflecting agent mark-ups — treat the embassy's own BDT 3,300 figure as most authoritative.
Visa types: Tourist Visa (single/multi-entry); Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) for some nationalities (Bangladesh NOT in list — full visa needed); Business Visa; Employment Visa; Investment Visa; Training Visa; Student Visa; Dependant Visa; Transit (≤7 days with confirmed onward ticket). Apply at Chinese Embassy Dhaka (HK Immigration via Beijing).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 3 months from issue. Max Stay: 14-30 days (Tourist single entry).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Removal + entry ban; fine HKD/MOP 5,000-50,000; criminal prosecution possible
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Visa application form ID 1003A (Tourist); Recent photo (40x50mm); Bank statement (last 3 months, HKD 10,000+ recommended); Employment certificate / business proof; Hotel booking; Return/onward ticket; Travel itinerary; HK sponsor/inviter docs (if any); For Employment: HK employer ID 990A + qualifications + contract.
Visa types (4)
Visa required for ordinary Bangladeshi passports. Apply at Chinese Embassy Dhaka / CVASC. Fee: HKD 230 (~USD 30). Diplomatic/Official exempt up to 14 days.
Hong Kong SAR Business Visa — separate immigration system from mainland China. Low fee but strict application process. HK is global financial hub.
Hong Kong Student Visa for accredited HK institutions. HKU, HKUST, CUHK, PolyU, CityU are world-ranked. Significantly lower fee than visa cost in most countries.
HK Employment Visa under General Employment Policy (GEP), Talent List, or Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS — launched 2022). TTPS allows graduates from top 100 global universities to apply without job offer first.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) Bangladesh NOT in HK Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) list - full Chinese Embassy visa needed; (2) Insufficient funds (HKD 10,000+ expected); (3) Weak ties to BD; (4) Single male applicants face extra scrutiny; (5) Inadequate hotel booking for full stay; (6) Past mainland China visa refusals affect HK application.
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