Data verified
India passport holders: Single entry for Bangladesh. No visa fee. Processing: 3-7 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa REQUIRED for Indian ordinary passports (no eVisa, no VoA for ordinary passports). Bangladesh visa FEE is FREE for Indian citizens under bilateral fee-waiver agreement (only service charges apply if using outsourced centre). Apply at Bangladesh High Commission New Delhi, or Deputy HCs/Assistant HCs in Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Agartala, Guwahati, Aizawl, Sylhet (via VFS Global India). Hybrid MRV: online form at visa.gov.bd, then physical submission. DIPLOMATIC/OFFICIAL passports: Visa-on-Arrival at air, road, or sea (NOT train).
Visa types: Tourist Visa (T); Business Visa (B); Student Visa (S); Employment Visa (E); Investor Visa (I); Family Visa; Journalist (J); Medical (M); Transit (max 72 hr); Diplomatic/Official (VoA available at air/road/sea — NOT train under bilateral agreement). eVisa NOT available.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue (Tourist, typical) up to 5 years (multi-entry). Max Stay: 30 days per entry (Tourist single), extendable to 60. Up to 5-year multi-entry available for frequent travelers/business.
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + extension required; possible re-entry ban; verify with DIP
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid Indian passport (6+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online application form at visa.gov.bd (printed and signed); 2 recent photos (45x35mm, white bg); Proof of Indian residence (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Ration Card, Driving License, or PAN); Copy of old passport (if any, with previous BD visas); Stay address in Bangladesh (Village/PO/Police Station/District/Pincode — mandatory); Confirmed hotel booking or invitation letter with Bangladeshi sponsor's NID; Return ticket; For professionals: NOC from employer; For Business: invitation letter from BD company + BIDA recommendation; For Student: admission letter from BD educational institution + BD Ministry of Education approval; Double COVID-19 vaccination certificate (WHO-approved) historically; Aadhaar copy.
Visa types (1)
Visa REQUIRED for Indian ordinary passports (no eVisa, no VoA for ordinary passports). Bangladesh visa FEE is FREE for Indian citizens under bilateral fee-waiver agreement (only service charges apply if using outsourced centre). Apply at Bangladesh High Commission New Delhi, or Deputy HCs/Assistant HCs in Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Agartala, Guwahati, Aizawl, Sylhet (via VFS Global India). Hybrid MRV: online form at visa.gov.bd, then physical submission. DIPLOMATIC/OFFICIAL passports: Visa-on-Arrival at air, road, or sea (NOT train).
Common rejection reasons
Common IN rejections (very low rate due to strong bilateral ties): (1) Missing stay address detail (Village/PO/PS/District/Pincode all required); (2) Inadequate sponsor docs (Bangladeshi NID + utility bill required for invitation); (3) Old passport not submitted if previous BD visas exist; (4) Visa fee paid (Indians don't pay — only service charges) — fee receipt confusion; (5) Form filled with incorrect purpose category; (6) Tourist visa abused for business intent or vice versa; (7) Generally one of the most accessible destinations for Indians.
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