BangladeshShort stays and visits
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The consular guidance treats a valid visa as the normal entry permission for most countries.
Citizens of most countries require visa to enter Bangladesh.
This route is the Business (B) visa for business visits supported by an invitation from a business organisation or establishment in Bangladesh and a local business letter stating the purpose of the visit. Employment in Bangladesh is prohibited, non-compliance resulting in cancellation of the visa. The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the full list of permitted business purposes.
Business visa:
Under Visa Policy-2026, the Business (B) visa is issued for up to 1 year with multiple entry facility and a stay of 90 days per entry; it may be extended up to 2 years, again with 90 days' stay per entry. Any extension application must be lodged 15 days before expiry.
B Purpose: (Business) Analyzing potential Purpose and Eligibility Duration/Conditions Required Documents Duration: investment Up to 1(one) year with multiple entry facility, 90(ninety) days stay per Participating in business entry related board meeting, Visa may be extended up General meeting, to 2(two) years, 90(ninety) technical meeting etc. days stay per entry Recruiting manpower Employment in from Bangladesh Bangladesh is prohibited, non- compliance of which Participating in trade fair, shall result cancellation of exhibition and for visa.
All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Application for an extension of visa has to be made 15 days before the expiry of the visa. If application is lodged after the expiry date, penalty and visa regularization fee (country fee) shall be applicable on the ground of overstay.
The business checklist includes the Bangladesh business invitation and the local business organisation letter with the stated purpose. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months. The official source does not state funds, insurance or onward-travel evidence.
Invitation letter from a business organisation/establishment in Bangladesh
B Purpose: (Business) Analyzing potential Purpose and Eligibility Duration/Conditions Required Documents Duration: investment Up to 1(one) year with multiple entry facility, 90(ninety) days stay per Participating in business entry related board meeting, Visa may be extended up General meeting, to 2(two) years, 90(ninety) technical meeting etc. days stay per entry Recruiting manpower Employment in from Bangladesh Bangladesh is prohibited, non- compliance of which Participating in trade fair, shall result cancellation of exhibition and for visa.
All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Application for an extension of visa has to be made 15 days before the expiry of the visa. If application is lodged after the expiry date, penalty and visa regularization fee (country fee) shall be applicable on the ground of overstay.
The Canberra guidance says processing takes at least ten working days, subject to possible clearance delays. The Business (B) visa may be extended up to 2 years, with 90 days' stay per entry, and any extension application must be lodged 15 days before expiry. The official source does not state where the application is lodged.
At least ten (10) working days except for Journalists which may take about one month.
B Purpose: (Business) Analyzing potential Purpose and Eligibility Duration/Conditions Required Documents Duration: investment Up to 1(one) year with multiple entry facility, 90(ninety) days stay per Participating in business entry related board meeting, Visa may be extended up General meeting, to 2(two) years, 90(ninety) technical meeting etc. days stay per entry Recruiting manpower Employment in from Bangladesh Bangladesh is prohibited, non- compliance of which Participating in trade fair, shall result cancellation of exhibition and for visa.
All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Application for an extension of visa has to be made 15 days before the expiry of the visa. If application is lodged after the expiry date, penalty and visa regularization fee (country fee) shall be applicable on the ground of overstay.
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