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No Visa Required (NVR)
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Bangladesh NVR endorsement for qualifying Bangladesh-origin foreign nationals and certain spouses or children.
- Processing time
- In-person applications are appointment-only. Postal applications take longer and local mission rules can vary.
- Government fees
- The London High Commission page lists a GBP 70 NVR fee. Confirm the current fee with the Bangladesh mission handling the application.
- Typical duration
- The London page lists delivery time of 5-7 working days for in-person applications and 21 days for postal applications; NVR is not treated as an urgent service.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
No Visa Required is an endorsement for eligible Bangladesh-origin foreign nationals and certain spouses or children. The London High Commission page says Bangladesh-origin British or EU nationals with valid UK residence evidence and Bangladesh passport, NID or birth-certificate evidence can apply; spouses and children can also qualify subject to sufficient documents.
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 Bangladesh-origin with Bangladesh passport, NID or Bangladesh birth-certificate evidence, or is a qualifying spouse or child with sufficient documents.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ✓The applicant uses the online application form available through the Bangladesh Online MRV Portal.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ✓Spouse cases include the Bangladesh document of the spouse and a registered marriage certificate or Nikah Nama.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ✓Child cases require parent Bangladesh document evidence; the page notes that parent NVR alone does not qualify children.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
Common blockers
- !No Bangladesh passport, NID, Bangladesh birth certificate or qualifying spouse/parent evidence.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- !A spouse relies only on the other spouse NVR instead of that person Bangladesh passport, NID or birth certificate.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- !No required marriage, birth, photo or original-document evidence at submission.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Online NVR application form from the Bangladesh Online MRV Portal.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ·Bangladesh passport, Bangladesh birth certificate or National ID card evidence, plus original document at in-person submission where required.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ·For spouse cases, Bangladesh document of the spouse and registered marriage certificate or Nikah Nama.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ·Passport-size photograph attached to the filled application form.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm whether the applicant qualifies directly by Bangladesh-origin evidence or through a spouse or parent.
Build the evidence pack
Complete the online NVR application and prepare Bangladesh-origin, marriage or parent evidence as applicable.
Submit through the official channel
Book the required appointment or follow the postal route for the responsible Bangladesh mission.
After approval
Treat NVR as a non-urgent service and wait for the mission processing window before travel planning.
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 guidanceApplicantUse official No Visa Required (NVR) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for No Visa Required (NVR).
Bangladesh High Commission, London · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Bangladesh No Visa Required?+
The official London page says Bangladesh-origin British or EU nationals with valid residence evidence and Bangladesh passport, NID or birth-certificate evidence can apply, and spouses and children may also apply with sufficient documents.
Can a spouse qualify for NVR based only on the other spouse NVR?+
No. The official page notes that a husband or wife NVR will not qualify the spouse; the Bangladeshi spouse must have a Bangladesh passport, NID or Bangladesh birth certificate.
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