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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Iran. Fee: USD 70–100 (~USD 70–100). Processing: 4-8 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
PROCESS UPDATE: Iran's own Ministry of Foreign Affairs mission page for Bangladesh (bangladesh.mfa.gov.ir) confirms an e-Visa authorization system IS available to Bangladeshi citizens — apply online at e_visa.mfa.ir, receive email confirmation in about 5 working days, then submit the original passport and supporting documents (bank statement, invitation/introduction letter) in person at the Embassy's Consular Section in Dhaka and pay the fee there; an approx. 50% surcharge applies for expedited processing. This is a hybrid online-plus-in-person process, not a fully remote eVisa, and contradicts the prior record's flat 'NO eVisa for BD' statement. Bangladesh remains ineligible for visa-on-arrival or visa-free entry per independent travel guides (Caravanistan, Against the Compass). Exact current visa fee in USD could not be confidently reverified this session — secondary estimates conflict widely (from roughly BDT 3,000 to figures implying USD 70-90 once consular-stamp/service components are combined) — so the existing USD 70-100 figure is retained pending primary-source confirmation. SAFETY/CONTEXT (material, non-political, factual): Iran is currently engaged in an active regional military conflict involving Israel and, since on/around 8 July 2026, direct exchanges with US forces. As of the research date the US State Department maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Iran (in effect since 5 December 2025) and the UK FCDO 'advises against all travel to Iran,' both citing wrongful-detention risk, strikes, airspace closures, and severely limited consular support (no US Embassy; the Swiss Foreign Interests Section has been temporarily closed; UK staff have been withdrawn). This is independent of Bangladesh-Iran bilateral relations, which appear unaffected — Iran's Dhaka embassy and Bangladesh-facing eVisa information page were both observed functioning normally as of this session — but it is highly material to any customer being quoted an Iran visa today and should be flagged to travelers regardless of visa-approval status.
Visa types: Tourist Visa (sticker via embassy — Bangladesh NOT eligible for eVisa); Pilgrimage Visa (for Mashhad/Qom); Business Visa; Student Visa; Work Visa; Family Visit; Transit; Medical Treatment; Diplomatic/Official. Apply at Iranian Embassy Dhaka. Invitation letter required.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30 days (Tourist single).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Visa application form; 2 recent photos (40x60mm, women with hijab); Authorization Code from Iranian MFA via host/tour operator (mandatory); Bank statement; Hotel booking via Iranian-approved hotels (Nusuk-style); Return ticket; Travel insurance (Iranian-approved); Yellow Fever certificate if applicable; For Pilgrimage: tour operator documentation.
Visa types (2)
Tourist e-Visa authorization confirmed available to Bangladeshi citizens via Iran's own Dhaka mission website, but final steps (document submission, fee payment, passport collection) remain in-person at the Embassy in Dhaka. Still NOT eligible for visa-on-arrival or visa-free entry. Note: Iran is currently in an active regional conflict (see change_notes) — this materially affects overall trip risk even though the Dhaka visa process itself appears to be operating normally.
Iran Business eVisa — online process for trade, technical, contract visits. Iran-Bangladesh trade ties cover textiles, machinery, religious tourism (Mashhad pilgrimage notable for BD Shia community).
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) Bangladesh NOT eligible for Iranian eVisa - must apply at Embassy Dhaka; (2) Authorization Code from Iranian MFA via host/tour operator MANDATORY - often missed; (3) Travel insurance must be Iranian-approved; (4) Photo specs - women must wear hijab; (5) Single male applicants face extra scrutiny; (6) US travel history may complicate application.
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