Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Visa

Foreign nationals (unless exempted) require a valid visa or Alien Certificate to enter Bangladesh. The types and categories of visa differ according to the purpose of visit, length of stay and bilateral arrangement between Bangladesh and the country of nationality of the intending visitor.

Filipino Citizens

A Filipino national intending to visit Bangladesh for tourism may get a 30 days single entry visa from Bangladesh Embassy in Manila. For subsequent visits within a year, visa fee is applicable depending on duration of the stay and number of entry permits.

However, if the purpose of travel is for studying, doing business or working in an organization, it is advisable to take an appropriate visa.

Procedure

Upon receiving an application, Bangladesh Embassy determines the type and category of visa and duration of stay. Fees may vary with type and duration of visa.

Important things to know before applying for visa

At the time of visa application, the passport should have validity of at least 6 months.
The fee submitted at the time of application is non-refundable.
Some visa categories require a through and time consuming process of examination.
Applicant may be called for an interview if it is felt necessary by the visa issuing officer. The Embassy also has the right to ask for any additional documents, if required.
Applicants are advised confirm travel arrangements only after obtaining a visa.
Acceptance of visa application by the Consular Section does not automatically guarantee grant of a visa. The Embassy has the right to refuse the application after examination without assigning any reason.

Guideline for Applications

The following documents are necessary to submit application:

Printed copy of duly filled-in application form (with bar code) after submission of required information online at www.visa.gov.bd
The original passport with validity of at least 6 months
A copy of the information page of passport
2 (two) copies of a recent passport size photographs. [The photo should be- (a) clear, with no shadows; (b) of passport-size (55×45 mm); and (c) with the applicant looking straight at the camera]
Applicant of below 18 years of age has to submit a written consent from any of parents with copy of parents’ passports / IDs and applicant’s birth certificate/municipality declaration.
Visa fees should be paid to the Embassy's account after submitting the documents.

Mandatory required documents

The most common categories and their requirements are as follows:

Category	Purpose	Required documents
Diplomatic / official visa	Visiting on official duty	Note Verbale
Business visa	Visit for business purpose	Invitation letter from the concerned Business Company/ Organization both from Bangladesh and sending country Duration of stay and number of entries should be mentioned and consistent in both the letters
Student visa	Visiting on study purpose	Invitation/ offer letter from the concerned university/ college/ school (educational institutions having approval by the Government of Bangladesh) For MBBS/ BDS programmes, Equivalence Certificate from the relevant authority in Bangladesh (i. e. Directorate General of Medical Education- DGME) Sponsorship/ Bank Guarantee Academic Certificates/ transcripts to be attested by the Consular Section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal Any other certificate as required by the Government of Bangladesh
Tourist (T) visa	Visiting for the purposes of tourism/ meeting with relatives/ religious purpose/ attending non-government seminar/ workshop/ study tour etc	Invitation letter from Bangladesh along with copy of ID/ Passport of the person/ organization who invites. For meeting/ seminar/ workshop, consent letter from the sending organization
Tourist (T) visa	Visiting for attending meeting, seminar, conference purpose	Invitation from the organization in Bangladesh as well as the letter from the company/ organization of the Philippines
NGO (N) visa	For Non-Government Organization (NGO) related visit	Letter from the NGO Affairs Bureau in Bangladesh Contract letter between the Bangladeshi organization and the applicant/ sending organization
Employment (E) visa	For Investment or Employment purpose	Letter from the concerned Ministry/ Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) / Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) certifying that the applicant has been appropriately appointed/ employed in the organization. Copy of contract/ employment/ appointment. Introduction letter from the inviting company in Bangladesh
UN (A2) visa	For officers and official of UN/ UN organization/ International/ Regional Organizations etc visiting for working	Invitation letter from the concerned organizations in Bangladesh A letter/ Note-verbale from the organization in the Philippines
Journalist (J) visa	For journalist/ media personnel who intend to visit on journalism purpose *(After obtaining necessary clearances from the concerned authorities in Bangladesh, this type of visa is issued by this Embassy):*	Filled-in F-I, F-II Forms & List of equipment form (Click here to download application form) Invitation letter from the organization in Bangladesh Declaration letter with the description of purpose of the shooting, Shooting spot and draft shooting schedule Original passport and necessary payment receipt only after Embassy’s clearance Flight particulars when clearance is conveyed
Sports (P) visa	Visit of sports organizer/ player/ coach/ member of cultural team/ artist/ literate persons for the purpose of attending sports events	Recommendation letter from concerned organizations in Bangladesh and Nepal Consent Letter from concerned Ministry in Bangladesh
Research (R) visa	For research purpose	Recommendation letter from concerned organizations in Bangladesh and Nepal Consent Letter from concerned Ministry in Bangladesh
Others	If above categories do not fit	Please contact the Embassy at consular.kathmandu@mofa.gov.bd with cc to mission.kathmandu@mofa.gov.bd if your category does not fit any category mentioned above. The Embassy will suggest the appropriate category for such cases.

Visa Fee for tourist visa:

Nationality of the Applicant	Visa fees
Filipino	Single Entry	Multiple 06 Months	Multiple Entry 01 Year
Regular Processing	Peso 3600	Peso 7200	Peso 10900
Expedited Processing	Peso 7200	Peso 14400	Peso 21800

Deposit of Visa Fees

Visa fees should be deposited directly to the following bank account after submitted the documents:

Bank Account No.

Bank Account Name

Name of the Bank & Branch

2000 1623 4078

Embassy of Bangladesh, Manila

East West Bank

Benavidez Branch

MRV_FORM.pdf Visa requirements (Webs).pdf