Most foreign nationals need a Bangladesh business visa issued before travel. Apply through the Bangladesh Online MRV Portal (visa.gov.bd): complete and submit the online form, print it, then take it with supporting documents and visa fee payment to the nearest Bangladesh visa office or mission. Business applicants commonly need an invitation from a Bangladesh business organisation or local sponsor plus a letter from their own company.
Estimated cost: Government visa fees vary by nationality and number of entries and are listed on the Bangladesh Online MRV Portal (visa.gov.bd). Indian passport holders have the government visa fee waived under a bilateral agreement and pay only the visa centre service charge.
Processing: Varies by nationality and by the Bangladesh mission handling the case; apply several weeks before the 26 November 2026 show start to allow for document checks and courier time.
Document rules differ from mission to mission, so apply through the Bangladesh embassy or visa centre covering your country. Business files typically include the invitation from the Bangladesh sponsor or trade association, the company letter, passport, photo and completed MRV form.
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