- 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.
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N.B.
- Applicants are requested to submit their visa applications in advance of their departure date.
- Prior appointment is necessary for in-person application submission.
- Visa is valid from the date of issue and not from the date of travel.
- 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.
- Visa processing fees is non-refundable, even the visa application is refused.
- An individual who appointed in a NGOs registered in Bangladesh; he /she is eligible to apply for NGO visa. An NGO visa may be issued for maximum three (03) months with single, double or multiple entries. Duration of stay in this category is maximum 90 days in each visit. Extension up to three (03) years could be obtained from Department of Immigration and Passport (DIP)in Bangladesh.
- 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-
- Print-out of duly filled-in and submitted online Visa application form with applicant’s signature on 3rd page;
- 01 (one) recent passport size (45X35 mm) colour photograph with white background;
- Passport (with at least for six months validity);
- A certified letter from concern NGO of Bangladesh which should be dully attested by NGO affairs bureau, Dhaka, Bangladesh;
- Appointment letter with full terms and conditions from the NGO where the applicant is going to join;
- Letter from present employer;
- Previous Passport and visa (if any) along with photocopy;
- 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.
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.
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:
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£695/- (5 Years) |
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£400/- (2 Years) |
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£300/- (1 Year) |
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£105/- |
£105/- |
£105/- (6 Months) |
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Single-Entry |
Double-Entry |
Multiple-Entry |
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Visa Submission and Collection
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Service processing Time –
10 (ten) 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.