Last update: April 2008
Bangladesh
Visa Information
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Introduction
Application must be filed in duplicate along with:
- 3 copies of recent passport size photographs
- Passport is needed,
-Photocopy of application form or form downloaded from the Internet will be accepted provided it contains all the information as printed in the original form.
General Visa Requirements
- Business visa: A letter from the sponsoring organisation in UK highlighting the financial coverage of the applicant for the trip along with another letter of invitation from Bangladeshi organisation mentioning the applicant's name and passport number should be furnished with the visa application form.
- Tourist visa: A letter of invitation (original, in letter head) from the concerned Bangladesh organisation or in case of personal invitation, bank statement of the concerned Bangladesh national along with the invitation letter will be required. The address and telephone number of the person inviting the applicant must be mentioned in the invitation letter.
- For any other category of visa relevant supporting papers should be submitted along with the visa application form.
- Documentary evidence of identification in support of profession is a must
- Incomplete application form or application with incorrect information/insufficient supporting papers will be rejected without citing any reason.
Visa Application
Tourist Visa
Download the visa application
Business Visa
- Fill-in visa application form and Passport.
- Visa fees (Cash, if applied in person) / Postal Order (if applied by post).
- Three passport size recent photographs
- Invitation letter from any Business Organisation from Bangladesh
- Letter from the employer confirming the applicant's identity/position in the company/Organisation.
- Self-addressed pre-paid registered envelope or pre-paid return courier (if applied by post).
Download the visa application
Journalist visa
Visa processing time for journalists would be 3 weeks. Journalists who intend to visit Bangladesh may wish to contact the Press Wing of this High Commission for further information
Visa Fees
For applicants holding UK passport:
- Single entry (Max. 3 months): £40
- Double entries (Max. 6 months): £52
- Multiple with 3 entries (Max. 6 months): £75
- Multiple with 4 entries (Max. 1 year): £104
Please pay the visa fees in cash at the counter of the consular of Bangladesh High Commission. Those who are applying by mail are advised to send postal order / bank draft payable to BHC, a stamped self addressed recorded delivery envelope and other necessary documents along with the application.
High Commission Contact details
Bangladesh High Commision - London
28 Queens Gate, London SW7 5JA
Tel: (44-207) 5840081
Fax: (44-207) 5817477
Consular Email: consularsection@btconnect.com
General Email: bhclondon@btconnect.com
Website: http://www.bangladeshhighcommission.org.uk/
Timing:
Receipt of application:
10.30AM to 01.00PM (Monday-Thursday)
10.30AM to 12.45PM (Friday)
Delivery of passport: 03.00PM to 04.30PM (Monday-Friday)
Visa processing time will be 3 (three) working days.
Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh - Birmingham
31-33, Guidhall Building,
12 Navigation Street,
Birmingham
B2 4BT, UK
Tel: (44-121) 6432386
Fax: (44-121) 6439004
Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh - Manchester
Cedar House (3rd Floor),
2 Fairfield Street,
Manchester
Ml 3GF, UK
Tel: (44-161) 2364853
Fax: (44-161) 236 1522
Source: High Commission of Bangladesh London
Last update: April 2008
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