Visa On Arrival (VOA) in Bangladesh

The Government of Bangladesh has reinstated the Visa on Arrival (VOA) facility, allowing eligible foreign nationals to obtain a visa upon entry into Bangladesh. This visa is valid for a maximum duration of 30 days.

Eligibility Criteria for Visa On Arrival:

  1. Purpose of Visit:
    • Governmental Work
    • Tourism
    • Business
    • Investment
  2. Eligible Countries:
    • United Kingdom (UK)
    • Any country within Europe
    • United States of America (USA)
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • Russia
    • China
    • Japan
    • Singapore
    • Malaysia
    • South Korea
    • United Arab Emirates (UAE)
    • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
    • Qatar
    • Kuwait
    • Oman
    • Bahrain
    • Egypt
    • Turkey
    • Brunei
  3. Special Conditions:
    • Nationals of countries where there is no Bangladeshi Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate.
    • Foreign nationals of Bangladeshi origin and their immediate family members (spouse and children).
    • Holders of diplomatic or official passports.
    • Officials of United Nations organizations.
    • Subject to the satisfaction of the immigration authorities based on relevant and satisfactory documentation.
    • Prior permission from the Security Services Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, may be granted for special cases.

Requirements for Visa on Arrival:

  1. For Business Visits:
    • A letter of introduction from the visitor’s company.
    • A letter of invitation from the host company in Bangladesh.
    • The host organization in Bangladesh must inform the immigration authority in advance of the visitor’s arrival.
  2. For Individuals of Bangladeshi Origin:
    • Proof of Bangladeshi origin, such as a previous Bangladeshi passport, No Visa Required (NVR) endorsement, or birth certificate.
    • For children of Bangladeshi origin: a foreign birth certificate along with the parents’ passports/NVR.
    • For spouses of Bangladeshi nationals: a marriage certificate and the spouse’s passport/NVR.
  3. For Tourism:
    • Necessary documentation to substantiate the visit, including hotel bookings, return flight tickets, and details of the inviting person or organization.

Financial Requirements:

  • Visa fee of USD 50, payable in foreign currency cash.
  • Possession of a minimum of USD 500 or equivalent in foreign currency, either in cash or via credit card.
  • Proof of a return ticket.

Important Considerations:

  • The issuance of the visa on arrival is at the discretion of the immigration authorities based on the documentation provided.
  • Travellers must ensure compliance with all entry requirements to avoid any inconveniences.

For further details and assistance, travelers are advised to contact the relevant Bangladeshi authorities or their nearest Bangladeshi diplomatic mission.

Visa On Arrival: The Bangladesh government has resumed Visa on Arrival in Bangladesh based on the following criteria. Visa on arrival is for a maximum of 30 days.

  1. An arrival visa for a foreign national visiting Bangladesh for government work, tourism, Business, and Investment is now available in Bangladesh if the person is from the following country group:UK and Any country from Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, UAE, KSA, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, And Brunei.
  2. Visa on Arrival is applicable for the nationals of a country/a person travelling from a country where there is no Bangladeshi Embassy/High Commission/Consulate.
  3. Foreign nationals of Bangladesh origin and their husband/wife/children.
  4. Foreign nationals holding diplomatic or official passports; Officials of UN Organizations.
  5. On-arrival visa is subject to the approval/satisfaction of the immigration authority based on the relevant and satisfactory documents presented to the immigration.

* Security Services Division, Ministry of Home Affairs may grant prior permission to a traveller for visa on arrival in special consideration.

* The prevailing covid-19 protocol as directed by the concerned authorities will apply.

Requirements for Visa on Arrival:

  • In case of Visa on arrival for business: A letter of Introduction from the company the businessperson is working and a letter of invitation from the interested company in Bangladesh will be required. In this case, interested/inviting organization in Bangladesh must inform the immigration authority in advance about the arrival of the foreign visitor(s).
  • For a Bangladeshi Origin: A Bangladeshi origin foreign passport holder must show proof of origin. In that case previous Bangladeshi passport/ No visa/Birth Certificate may be asked on arrival. A foreign birth certificate with a parent’s passport/NVR may be required for the children of a Bangladeshi. Marriage certificate with spouse’s Passport/NVR may be required for the spouse of a Bangladeshi.
  • Visitors must have necessary documents to justify his/her visit (In the case of Tourism: Hotel booking, return flight ticket, inviting persons details etc will be required.
  • The visa fee is 50 Dollars. Visa fees are to be paid in foreign currency in cash.
  • Visitors must possess a minimum of US$ 500.00 or its equivalent amount of foreign currency in cash or credit card.
  • Visitors must have a return ticket.

 

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