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High Commission of India

Dhaka
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VISA DOCUMENTS: CATEGORY- WISE

1. TOURIST VISA
1. Passport, in original, with a minimum validity of six months as on the date of
submission of application for visa. The passport should have at least two (2)
blank pages.
2. Old passports must be submitted with the application form.
3. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face with
white background.
4. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
5. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
6. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency equivalent to
US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than three months
at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank statement showing
sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or Travel card (Example -
SBI Travel card).
7. Proof of Profession:
 Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government employee)
OR
 Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company employee).
OR
 A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
OR
 A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is a
student)
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 A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government

employee).
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2. TRANSIT VISA
1. Passport, in original, with a minimum validity of six months as on the date
of submission of application for visa. The passport should have at least two
(2) blank pages.
2. Old passports must be submitted with the application form.
3. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face with
white background.
4. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
5. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
6. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency equivalent
to US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than three
months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank statement
showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or Travel card
(Example - SBI Travel card).
7. Proof of Profession:
 Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government employee)
OR
 Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company
employee).
OR
 A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
OR
 A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is
a student)
OR
 A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
employee).

8. Valid visa required from the third country

9. Confirmed ticket for onward journey
10. Hotel booking in third country
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3. BUSINESS VISA
1. Passport, in original, with a minimum validity of six months as on the
date of submission of application for visa. The passport should have at least two
(2) blank pages.
2. Old passports must be submitted with the application form
3. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face
with white background.
4. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
5. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
6. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency
equivalent to US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than
three months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank
statement showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or
Travel card (Example - SBI Travel card).
7. Proof of Profession:
 Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government
employee)
OR
 Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company
employee).
OR
 A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
OR
 A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is
a student)
OR
 A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
employee).
8. A letter from the company/ firm in Bangladesh giving details of the
applicant, his/her designation and the purpose of the visit(details of Name,
address and contact numbers of applicant's business establishment in
Bangladesh.
9. A letter from the sponsoring/inviting organization/company from India.

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10. A copy/letter of recommendation/updated membership from a

recognized Chamber of Commerce or Business Association in Bangladesh
11. A copy of valid Trade License with Tax Identification Number (TIN)
12. A copy of statement of the bank account of the company of the applicant
(for last six months)
13. IF the applicant is an importer/exporter then the following are
required:
 Import Registration Certificate (IRC) & Export Registration Certificate
(ERC).
 A copy of the Letter of Credit(LC)/Telegraphic transfer(TT) (in case of
exports) pertaining either to the last three business transactions or the
impending business transaction with an Indian company
14. IF employed in a company/private firm, a copy of the Employment
contract (showing period of contract, designation and monthly salary of the
applicant).
15. IF the applicant is participating in or visiting a trade/business
exhibition/fair in India then details of the nature of participation and a copy
of the invitation letter from the exhibition/fair authorities or
Federation/Chamber concerned has to be submitted.
16. IF the applicant represents a limited company then a Memorandum
of Articles of Association and Certificate of incorporation is to be submitted.
17. IF the applicant representing branch office/Liaison office of a
company in Bangladesh then a relevant copy of approval from the Board of
Investment under Prime Minister’s office is to be submitted.
18. IF the application is from Tourism Agencies then their permit issued
by the Ministry of Tourism, Bangladesh and updated membership of
Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) is to be submitted.
19. Family members of business visa holders applying for entry visa should
enclose copy of the visa of the Principal Visa holder , if applying separately
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4. MEDICAL VISA
1. Passport, in original, with a minimum validity of six months as on the
date of submission of application for visa. The passport should have at least
two (2) blank pages.
2. Old passports must be submitted with the application form.
3. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face
with white background.
4. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
5. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
6. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency
equivalent to US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than
three months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank
statement showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or
Travel card (Example - SBI Travel card).
7. Proof of Profession:
 Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government
employee)
OR
 Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company
employee).
OR
 A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
OR
 A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is
a student)
OR
 A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
employee).

8. Necessary medical documents in support of the ailments/disease from

local doctor along with medical reports
9. Valid appointment letter from Indian hospital mentioning/
highlighting name & passport details of applicant & attendant, date of
appointment, doctor etc.

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10. For Official passports holders also, it is advisable to take medical visa
(MV) as well as medical attendant (MX-visa).
11. Minor applicants have to be compulsorily accompanied by
parent/guardian as medical attendant.
12. Necessary clearance from Law Ministry & Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(MOFA) in case of Organ Transplantation cases (viz., Kidney, Liver, Bone-
marrow etc.)

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5. STUDENT VISA
1. Passport, in original, with a minimum validity of six months as on the
date of submission of application for visa. The passport should have at least
two (2) blank pages.
2. Old passports must be submitted with the application form.
3. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face
with white background.
4. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
5. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
6. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency
equivalent to US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than
three months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank
statement showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or
Travel card (Example - SBI Travel card).
7. Proof of Profession:
 Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government
employee)
OR
 Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company
employee) OR A salary slip from the employing organization)
OR
 A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
OR
 A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is
a student).
OR
 A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
employee).
8. Letter of admission from Government or Government approved private
Universities, colleges and other educational institutions (commonly known as
bonafide letter) in India.
9. Bank solvency papers of the guarantor
10. Copies of old visa/Resident Permit’s copy(if applying for an extension)
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6. MUKTIJODDHA
1. Passport, in original, with a minimum validity of six months as on the
date of submission of application for visa. The passport should have at least
two (2) blank pages.
2. Old passports must be submitted with the application form.
3. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face
with white background.
4. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
5. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
6. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency
equivalent to US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than
three months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank
statement showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or
Travel card (Example - SBI Travel card).
7. Proof of Profession:
 Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government
employee)
OR
 Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company
employee).
OR
 A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
OR
 A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is
a student)
OR
 A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
employee).
8. Muktijoddha Certificate
9. Copy of Gazette (if available)
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7. ENTRY VISA
1. Passport, in original, with a minimum validity of six months as on the
date of submission of application for visa. The passport should have at least
two (2) blank pages.
2. Old passports must be submitted with the application form
3. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face
with white background.
4. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
5. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
6. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency
equivalent to US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than
three months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank
statement showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or
Travel card (Example - SBI Travel card).
7. Proof of Profession:
 Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government
employee)
OR
 Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company
employee).
OR
 A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
OR
 A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is
a student)
OR
 A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
employee).
8. Bangladesh national married to an Indian national or their children.
 Proof of Indian address of the spouse
 Indian Voter Card/Aadhar Card/Marriage Certificate/ Nikahnama
 Copy of passport of the Indian spouse(if available).

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9. Artistes/ cultural personalities/ academicians/ professionals who

visit India to participate in non profitable/ non-commercial performances
sponsored by reputed institutions in India.
 A letter of invitation from the organizers of the event in India.

 A letter of introduction from the organization in which the applicant is

working.

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8. SERVING/RETEIRED -DEFENSE/PARAMILITARY/POLICE PERSONNEL

1. Passport, in original, with a minimum validity of six months as on the

date of submission of application for visa. The passport should have at least
two (2) blank pages.
2. Old passports must be submitted with the application form.
3. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face
with white background.
4. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
5. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
6. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency
equivalent to US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than
three months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank
statement showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or
Travel card (Example - SBI Travel card).
7. Proof of Profession:
 Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government
employee)
OR
 Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company
employee).
OR
 A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
OR
 A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is
a student)
OR
 A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
employee).

8. Defence form ( available on

http://www.ivacbd.com/existing/defence_personnel_form_new.pdf ).

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9. CONFERENCE VISA

1. Passport, in original, with a minimum validity of six months as on the

date of submission of application for visa. The passport should have at least
two (2) blank pages.
2. Old passports must be submitted with the application form.
3. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face
with white background.
4. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
5. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
6. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency
equivalent to US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than
three months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank
statement showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or
Travel card (Example - SBI Travel card).
7. Proof of Profession:
 Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government
employee)
OR
 Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company
employee)
OR
 A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
OR
 A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is
a student)
OR
 A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
employee).

8. A letter of invitation from the organizers of the event in India.

9. A letter of introduction from the organization in which the applicant is

working.

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10. EMPLOYMENT VISA

1. Passport, in original, with a minimum validity of six months as on the

date of submission of application for visa. The passport should have at least
two (2) blank pages.
2. Old passports must be submitted with the application form.
3. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face
with white background.
4. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
5. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
6. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency
equivalent to US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than
three months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank
statement showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or
Travel card (Example - SBI Travel card).
7. Proof of Profession:
 Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government
employee)
OR
 Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company
employee).
OR
 A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
OR
 A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is
a student)
OR
 A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
employee).
8. A letter of invitation from the registered Indian company/ firm/
organization indicating the nature of employment.

9. Proof of his/her employment or contract or engagement by the

company/firm/organization in India.

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