• Generally, all foreign national need their valid passports to visit Bangladesh and citizens of most countries require valid visa to enter Bangladesh (except visa exemption/waiver agreement between two countries).
• Applicants living in the following areas may approach Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, Manchester for consular services:
  North East & North West England: Northumberland, Durham, Tyne and Wear, Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Humberside, Derbyshire
  North Wales: Clwyd, Gwynedd
  Isle of Man and
  Scotland.

• N.B.

  1. Applicants are requested to submit their visa applications in advance of their departure date.
  2. Prior appointment is necessary for in person application submission.
  3. Visa is valid from the date of issue and not from the date of travel.
  4. Bangladesh High Commission, Manchester preserves right to determine type, category of visa and duration of stay. Therefore, Acceptance of visa application does not automatically guarantee grant of a visa.
  5. Visa processing fees is non-refundable, even the visa application is refused.

• A Businessperson who wants to visit Bangladesh for the purpose of trade, commerce and investment. A Business visa may be issued for maximum 6 (Six) months with single, double or multiple entries. 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 is not required.
• Applicants living in the following areas may approach Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, Manchester for consular services:
  North East & North West England: Northumberland, Durham, Tyne and Wear, Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Humberside, Derbyshire
  North Wales: Clwyd, Gwynedd
  Isle of Man and
  Scotland.

Following documents must be submitted along with Visa application-

1. Print-out of duly filled-in and submitted online Visa application form with applicant’s signature on 3rd page;
2. 01 (one) recent passport size (45X35 mm) colour photograph with white background;
3. Passport (with at least for six months validity);
4. A letter of invitation from Bangladeshi organization mentioning the applicant’s name, passport number, the purpose of visit and duration for which visa is required. It should be addressed to Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, Manchester;
5. A letter from concern business organization in the UK introducing the applicant, his/her employment status in the organization, the purpose of visit to Bangladesh, place of residing and 27/7 contact no in Bangladesh;
6. Tax Certificate of concern business organization in Bangladesh;
7. Previous Passport and visa (if any) along with photocopy;
8. UK Proof of address such as Council Tax/ H M Revenue statement/ OR Latest Bank Statement/ OR Gas bill/ Electricity bill/ water bill/( Not more that 3 months old) OR Driving License Copy/ OR University letter mentioning UK address.

Step-1: Fill-in Online Visa Application

• Please fill-in Visa Application by clicking the www.visa.gov.bd While filling in the form, please select required visa from the category.
• Before submission, please carefully check the spelling & accuracy of the information you have provided. Bring a print out of the dully filled-in submitted Visa application (with barcode printed on 4th page).

Step-2: Submission of VISA related Documents

• VISA application(s) may be submitted at the Assistant High Commission in person or can be sent by post along with required documents and fees.
• If anyone submit the visa application in-person, click here to book an appointment. 

Please carefully note the followings-

• Incomplete application or application with incorrect information or insufficient supporting documents will not be accepted. Applicant may be called for an interview, if necessary, by the visa issuing officer.
• The Assistant High commission reserves the authority to accept/ reject VISA application and request for additional document(s) at any stage of the process.

Step-3: VISA processing time

It takes minimum 10 (ten) working days to process Visa application. However, it may sometimes take longer than usual.

The fees can be paid through by of the following methods –

• Debit card;
• Postal Order Payable to “ Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, Manchester”;
• Bank Draft.
• Payment may also be made by phone using debit card (only when the Mission official contacts the applicant/s).

Note that in no circumstances cheque/ credit card/ cash payment will be accepted.

Visa Fees for UK passport:

Service processing Time –
In person: Minimum 10 (ten) working days.
By post: Minimum 15 (fifteen) working days.

Application Submission Time
Monday to Thursday 10:00 hrs – 13:00 hrs (Except Public Holidays and Bank Holidays).
Friday 10:00 hrs – 12:30 hrs (Except Public Holidays and Bank Holidays).

Service Collection Time in-Person
Tuesday and Friday 15:30 hrs – 17:000 hrs (Except Public Holidays and Bank Holidays).

To receive the passport BY POST applicants are requested to bring a Prepaid Next Day Special/ Recorded Delivery Return Envelope during submission of the applications.