🇧🇩Bangladesh Visa for Chinese Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Work Permit / Employment Visa

For experts, advisers, and employees working in government, semi-government, autonomous bodies, or industrial/commercial organisations in Bangladesh, or conducting unpaid work with registered NGOs.

Initial visa valid for maximum 3 months / 90 days. Single, double, or multiple entry options available. Extensions up to 3 years obtainable through DIP. Requires employer letter, appointment letter, contract with salary details, and Ministry/BOI/BEPZA recommendation. Work permit (separate from visa) must be applied for within 15 days of arrival through BIDA OSS; cost BDT 5,000 per year. Fees vary by nationality (UK £105 single, USA £146).

Student Visa

For foreign nationals enrolled at a recognised educational institution in Bangladesh.

Issued for maximum 1 year with multiple entries. Max stay per visit depends on educational institution requirements. Extension up to course tenure obtainable from DIP. Requires invitation/declaration letter from Bangladeshi educational institution and bank guarantee documents. Fees vary by nationality (UK £105 single, USA £146).

Investor Visa (P1 Visa)

For foreign investors in private sector industrial or commercial entities seeking to establish or manage businesses in Bangladesh through joint ventures or 100% foreign ownership.

Also referred to as 'P1 Visa' in BIDA documentation. Issued for maximum 1 year; single, double, or multiple entries. Extensions up to 5 years obtainable from DIP. Requires BOI/BEPZA/BIDA recommendation letter. Minimum investment of USD 50,000 required for branch/liaison/representative office registration. BIDA OSS processes visa recommendations within 24 hours with complete documentation. Fees vary by nationality (UK £105 single, USA £146).

E Visa (Employee Visa via BIDA)

For employees of private or public organisations (foreign and local companies) working in Bangladesh, processed through BIDA One Stop Service.

Corresponds to the official Bangladesh Employment visa category code 'E' (3 months validity, multiple entry, 90 days stay per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-category schedule at www.bdembjp.mofa.gov.bd/public/storage/pdf/Visa-Procedure.pdf). Applied for through BIDA OSS (bidaquickserv.org) for BIDA-registered companies. Work permit must be obtained within 15 days of arrival. Fee varies by nationality; contact BIDA for company-specific requirements.

E1 Visa (Machinery/Software Installation Visa via BIDA)

For persons engaged with machinery and software installation, project inspection, or related technical services in Bangladesh.

Corresponds to the official Bangladesh Employment visa category code 'E1' (6 months validity, multiple entry, 30 days stay per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-category schedule at www.bdembjp.mofa.gov.bd/public/storage/pdf/Visa-Procedure.pdf) for project inspection/supervision/maintenance/setup/software supply and equipment. Processed through BIDA One Stop Service (OSS); applicants may contact BIDA at +880-2-44826795-99 or info@bida.gov.bd.

NGO Visa

For individuals appointed to work in NGOs registered in Bangladesh, whether paid or unpaid roles with Bureau of NGO Affairs-registered organisations.

Maximum 3 months per issuance; extensions up to 3 years from DIP. Single, double, or multiple entries available. Requires NGO Affairs Bureau recommendation letter and appointment letter with full terms and salary details. Fees vary by nationality (UK £105 single, USA £146).

Research Visa

For individuals participating in research, training, or internship programs at government-approved agencies or institutions in Bangladesh.

Maximum 3 months validity; extensions up to 3 years from DIP. Requires letters from both host and home institutions, and consent letter from relevant Bangladesh Ministry. Fees vary by nationality (UK £105 single, USA £146).

Journalist Visa

For foreign journalists of newspapers, magazines, TV or radio networks, or news agencies seeking to collect information or fulfill official reporting duties in Bangladesh.

Maximum 1 month per issuance; extensions up to 3 years from DIP. May require additional approval from Bangladesh authority beyond standard 7 working days. Requires press card, FF-I and FF-II forms, equipment list, invitation letter, and employer letter. Fees vary by nationality (UK £105 single, USA £146).

Intern Visa

For foreign nationals undertaking internship programs at organisations in Bangladesh.

Listed as a distinct category by Bangladesh High Commission London. Specific validity, max stay, fees, and entry details not published on the official page. Contact relevant Bangladesh mission for details.

Family / Accompanying Family Members Visa (Visa Types: FA2, FA3, FE, FJ, FN, FP, FPI, FR, FS)

For spouses, children and dependent family members accompanying a foreign national who holds a Bangladesh Official (A2/A3), Employment (E), Journalist (J), NGO (N), Sport (P), Investor (PI), Research (R) or Student (S) visa.

Dependent-family visa whose code mirrors the principal visa holder's category (FA2/FA3 for Official A2/A3, FE for Employment, FJ for Journalist, FN for NGO, FP for Sport, FPI for Investor, FR for Research, FS for Student). Requires copies of all of the spouse's/parents' documents and an original family certificate proving the relationship. Validity and duration generally track the principal visa holder's visa. Distinct from the No Visa Required (NVR) endorsement, which covers spouses/children of persons of Bangladeshi origin. Documented on the official Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs mission visa-category schedule; application filed online via visa.gov.bd and submitted to a Bangladesh mission.

Sport Visa (Visa Type: P)

For sports organisers, players, coaches and similar personnel travelling to Bangladesh for professional sporting duty or service.

Official Bangladesh visa category code 'P'. Issued to sports organisers/players/coaches for professional duty or service, based on a recommendation letter from the concerned sports agency/organisation. Validity and duration are set on the basis of the recommendation letter. Documented on the official Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs mission visa-category schedule; application filed online via visa.gov.bd and submitted to a Bangladesh mission.

Tablig-Jamaat Visa

For foreign nationals travelling to Bangladesh to participate in Tablighi Jamaat religious congregation and activities.

Single entry; maximum stay up to 130 days, with extension up to 150 days obtainable from the Department of Immigration and Passport (DIP) in Bangladesh. Validity begins from date of issue, not travel date. Requires a letter from the Central Tablig Markus in the applicant's country and a letter from the Tablig Markus of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Processing at least 7 working days (21 working days for postal applications). Fees vary by nationality (e.g. UK £105 single entry, USA £146).

Government Delegates / Diplomatic / Official Visa

For government delegates, diplomatic personnel, other embassy officials, and staff of UN or international organisations travelling to Bangladesh on official duties.

Listed as distinct categories by Bangladesh High Commission London: 'Government Delegates Visa', 'Diplomatic/other Embassy officials Visa', and 'UN and other International Organizations visa'. Holders of diplomatic/official passports from approximately 32 countries may be exempt from visa requirements under bilateral agreements. Full list of bilateral visa-exemption countries is not published on a currently accessible official Bangladesh government domain.