Data verified
Nepal passport holders: Single entry for Bangladesh. Fee: USD 50 (~USD 50). Processing: 5-10 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa required for Nepalese nationals (eVisa NOT available). Apply at Bangladesh Embassy Kathmandu. Tourist visa fee: ~USD 50 (SAARC rate). SAARC bilateral arrangement: limited VoA at Dhaka airport for specific categories (investors, journalists, government officials, foreign aid workers) — general tourists should apply at embassy. Nepal-Bangladesh good ties as SAARC partners; direct flights between Kathmandu and Dhaka.
Visa types: Tourist Visa (T); Business Visa (B); Student Visa (S); Employment Visa (E); Investor Visa (I); Family Visa; Journalist; Transit; Diplomatic. eVisa NOT available. SAARC VoA: limited categories only at Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal airport (verify eligibility before travel).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 3-6 months from issue (Tourist). Max Stay: 30 days (single entry), 60-90 days (multi-entry, extendable). SAARC VoA: 14-30 days at Dhaka airport (eligible categories only).
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 Nepalese passport (6+ months beyond stay); Online application form at visa.gov.bd; 2 recent photos (45x35mm, white bg, not older than 6 months); Stay address in Bangladesh (Village/PO/Police Station/District/Pincode — all mandatory); Confirmed hotel booking OR invitation letter from Bangladeshi sponsor with sponsor's NID; Return/onward ticket; Bank statement (NPR 30,000+ recommended); Employment/business letter; For Business: invitation from Bangladeshi company + BIDA recommendation; For Student: admission letter + Ministry of Education approval; For SAARC VoA: proof of eligible category (investor docs / journalist credentials / government official letter); Travel insurance recommended.
Visa types (1)
Visa required for Nepalese nationals (eVisa NOT available). Apply at Bangladesh Embassy Kathmandu. Tourist visa fee: ~USD 50 (SAARC rate). SAARC bilateral arrangement: limited VoA at Dhaka airport for specific categories (investors, journalists, government officials, foreign aid workers) — general tourists should apply at embassy. Nepal-Bangladesh good ties as SAARC partners; direct flights between Kathmandu and Dhaka.
Common rejection reasons
Common NP rejections (generally low rejection rate — SAARC partners): (1) Inadequate sponsor documentation (Bangladeshi sponsor's NID + utility bill required); (2) Missing stay address details (Village/PO/PS/District/Pincode all mandatory); (3) Insufficient financial proof; (4) SAARC VoA attempted without qualifying category (must be investor/journalist/govt/aid worker); (5) Solo male applicants — occasional scrutiny; (6) Repeat short visits flagged; (7) Generally accessible — Nepal-Bangladesh strong SAARC ties.
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