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Myanmar passport holders: Single entry for Bangladesh. Fee: USD 51 (~USD 51). Processing: 2-4 weeks (heightened scrutiny). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa REQUIRED for Myanmar nationals (Myanmar NOT on Bangladesh VoA list). HIGH SCRUTINY due to Rohingya refugee crisis — 1+ million Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar district. Tourist visa: USD 51 (or equivalent). Apply at Bangladesh Embassy Yangon. Land border (Teknaf) and sea routes closely monitored; ethnic-Rohingya identity creates additional security checks. Visa processing may take longer than standard.
Visa types: Tourist Visa (T); Business Visa (B); Student Visa (S); Employment Visa (E); Investor Visa (I); Family Visa; Journalist (J); Transit (max 72 hr); Diplomatic. eVisa NOT available (Bangladesh has no e-visa system as of Dec 2025 — hybrid MRV: online form at visa.gov.bd, then physical submission at BD mission).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue (Tourist). Max Stay: 30 days single entry.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + extension required; possible re-entry ban; verify with DIP
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online application form at visa.gov.bd (printed); 2 recent photos (45x35mm, white bg, not older than 6 months); Stay address in Bangladesh (Village/Post Office/Police Station/District/Pincode — all mandatory fields); Confirmed hotel booking OR invitation letter from Bangladeshi sponsor with sponsor's NID; Return/onward ticket; Bank statement (3-6 months); Employment/business letter; For Business: invitation from Bangladeshi entity + BIDA/BEPZA recommendation; For Student: admission letter + Bangladesh Ministry of Education approval; For Investor: BIDA/BEPZA recommendation; Police clearance for long-stay. Myanmar National Registration Card (NRC) copy; Ethnic identity verification may be requested (Rohingya-identified applicants face heightened scrutiny — Bangladesh wary of additional refugee inflows); Detailed itinerary including all cities of stay; Letter of guarantee for return.
Visa types (1)
Visa REQUIRED for Myanmar nationals (Myanmar NOT on Bangladesh VoA list). HIGH SCRUTINY due to Rohingya refugee crisis — 1+ million Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar district. Tourist visa: USD 51 (or equivalent). Apply at Bangladesh Embassy Yangon. Land border (Teknaf) and sea routes closely monitored; ethnic-Rohingya identity creates additional security checks. Visa processing may take longer than standard.
Common rejection reasons
Common MM rejections (HIGH rate due to political/refugee context): (1) Rohingya ethnic background — Bangladesh refusing to absorb additional Rohingya population, Myanmar passport holders identified as ethnic Rohingya face very high rejection; (2) Inadequate financial proof (USD 500+ + extensive sponsor docs); (3) Land-border (Teknaf) entry heavily restricted — air arrival to Dhaka strongly preferred; (4) Detailed itinerary required — vague travel plans rejected; (5) Solo male applicants face very high scrutiny; (6) Previous overstay or refugee-claim history in Bangladesh — automatic refusal; (7) Post-2017 Rohingya influx — security agencies vet all Myanmar applications via Special Branch; (8) Myanmar military government documents — additional verification.
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