People's Republic of Bangladesh · short term business
Business Visa
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Bangladesh route for businesspeople visiting for trade, commerce and investment-related business activity.
- Processing time
- The London High Commission lists at least 7 working days for standard processing; postal applications should allow 21 working days from receipt. Some cases require additional administrative processing or an interview.
- Government fees
- Visa fees are reciprocal by nationality and non-refundable. Confirm the current fee in the Bangladesh Online MRV Portal or with the Bangladesh mission handling the application.
- Typical duration
- A business visa may be issued for up to 1 year with single, double or multiple entries; each visit should be no more than 60 days. Extension may be available from DIP up to 3 years, generally with up to 6 months stay per visit.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Business Visa is for a businessperson visiting Bangladesh for trade, commerce and investment. The official page requires an invitation letter from a recognised business organisation or local sponsor in Bangladesh, plus a letter from the company sending the applicant to Bangladesh.
Additional sources
Primary source
Bangladesh Online MRV Portal ↗ · Department of Immigration & Passports, Government of Bangladesh
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant is a businessperson visiting Bangladesh for trade, commerce or investment.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ✓The file includes an invitation from a recognised Bangladesh business organisation or local sponsor.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ✓The sending company provides a letter introducing the applicant, employment status and business purpose.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ✓Each visit stays within the official maximum stay for the visa issued.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
Common blockers
- !No invitation letter from a Bangladesh business organisation or local sponsor.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- !No sending-company letter explaining employment status and purpose of visit.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- !Using the business route for ordinary employment in Bangladesh instead of the work/employment visa.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Printed and signed online visa application form.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ·Two recent passport photos, original passport and photo-page copy.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ·Invitation letter from the Bangladesh organisation or local sponsor naming the applicant, passport number, purpose and requested duration.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ·Letter from the sending business organisation introducing the applicant and visit purpose.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm that the visit is a business visit rather than employment in Bangladesh.
Build the evidence pack
Obtain both the Bangladesh invitation/local-sponsor letter and the sending-company introduction letter.
Submit through the official channel
Complete the online visa form and prepare passport, photos, residence evidence and business support documents.
After approval
Submit through the responsible Bangladesh mission and check the issued visa type, entries and validity dates before travel.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse official Business Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Business Visa.
Bangladesh High Commission, London · verified
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Frequently asked questions
What business evidence does Bangladesh ask for?+
The official business-visa page asks for an invitation from a Bangladesh business organisation or local sponsor, plus a letter from the company sending the applicant to Bangladesh.
How long can a Bangladesh Business Visa be valid?+
The official page says a business visa may be issued for up to one year with single, double or multiple entries, with each visit normally capped at 60 days.
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