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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for India. Fee: BDT 1500 (~USD 12.22). Processing: 5-10 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa fee: FREE (gratis for Bangladeshi). IVAC service fee: BDT 1,500 per applicant.
Visa types: Tourist (Sticker, 30-day to 5-year); Business; Medical/Medical Attendant; Student; Employment; Conference; Transit; Journalist. NO eVisa or VoA for Bangladeshi nationals — sticker visa only at IVAC.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 30 days to 5 years (varies by category). Max Stay: 60-180 days per entry (varies).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Up to USD 500 fine + jail up to 5 years; future visas restricted
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages); 2x2 photo (white background, last 6 months); IVAC application form (visa.gov.bd); Bank statement (last 3-6 months); Employment letter / business license; Air ticket; Hotel booking; National ID copy; Cover letter; For Medical: hospital invitation + treatment plan; For Student: admission letter + funding proof.
Visa types (6)
Visa fee: FREE (gratis for Bangladeshi). IVAC service fee: BDT 1,500 per applicant.
India e-Business Visa for trade meetings, sales, conferences, exhibitions, recruitment, lecturing. 1-year validity with multi-entry up to 180 days per visit. Available to BD nationals since 2017 — straightforward online process.
India e-Transit Visa for passing through India en route to a third country (e.g. BD → Mumbai → Sri Lanka or onward). Double entry within 15 days, max 72 hours per entry. Limited practical use — most BD travelers use Tourist eVisa for transit purposes since it is FREE.
India e-Student Visa for full-time studies at accredited Indian institutions. BD-India education ties are strong — many BD students at IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, Manipal, MAHE, MIT-WPU, Aligarh Muslim University.
India Employment Visa (E-Visa) for skilled professionals — embassy application only, NOT available via eVisa portal. Minimum salary threshold USD 25,000/year (Indian government policy).
India Entry Visa (X-2 category) for spouses/dependents of Indian nationals or OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholders. Bangladesh-India cross-border marriages are common — well-established process.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) IVAC application form errors - very common; (2) Photo specs strict (2x2 inch white background); (3) Bank statement inadequate (BDT 50,000+ recommended); (4) For Tourist: clear intent + return tickets; (5) For Medical: hospital invitation + treatment plan must match; (6) For Business: company registration mismatch; (7) Past Indian visa overstay = permanent rejection risk.
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