The tourist visa is restricted to visitors entering the country as tourists. Other types of visas include work, student, missionary and diplomatic.
Visitors can apply for a single, double or multiple-entry tourist visa. Regardless of the visa type, each stay is limited to 90 days.
Not all visitors to Bangladesh require a tourist visa. Nationals of certain countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Zambia, are permitted visa-free entry for up to 90 days.
Passports must be valid for six months after the departure date.
The Bangladesh Embassy processes all visa applications. Applicants should submit a completed application form along with a travel itinerary, two passport photos and a fee. Fees vary according to the applicant's nationality.
Processing times depend on the visa type and submission method. Single-entry visas are typically processed within 24 hours. Other types require 48 hours and mailed applications take a week to 10 days.
