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Business Visa
Basic Requirements

BUSINESS VISA

Visa Fee


Who are eligible to apply:

A business person who wants to visit Bangladesh for the purpose of trade, commerce, and investment. 

Applicant needs to submit:

  1. An invitation letter from the recognized business organization or a local sponsor from Bangladesh;
  2. A letter from the company, who is sending the applicant to Bangladesh;
  3. A copy of Trade License/Registration Paper or any Government issued Certificate in favor of the host organization.


If applicants are interested to include their name in the list of interested importers from Bangladesh, please contact the Commerce Wing of the Embassy at +1-202-244-0183, Ext 324. 


Duration of visa:

A Business "B" Visa may be issued for a maximum of 1 (one) year with single/double/multiple entries. Please note that the duration of stay for each visit should be a maximum of 60 days.


Extension of visa:

With reference to the local sponsor and police clearance certificate, visa could be extended from Department of Immigration and Passport (DIP), Bangladesh up to 3 (three) years with maximum 6 (Six) months duration of stay in each visit. In case of six months extension of visa from the DIP, police clearance may not be required.

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