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The government of Bangladesh refuses admission and transit to nationals of Israel.
Passport valid for 3 months after departure required by all.
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Bhutan, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Jamaica, Guyana, Honduras, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Montserrat, Papua New Guinea, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Uruguay, Vatican City and Zambia for stays of up to 90 days.
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey the same for first connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
(c) tourist and business travellers arriving at Zia international airport, Dhaka and Patenga international airport, provided holding return air tickets, who may be granted 'landing permission' by the Chief Immigration Officer for stays of up to 15 days.
Visas are not required by Bangladesh nationals nor by former Bangladesh nationals holding British passports provided they have the statement' no visa required for travel to Bangladesh' stamped in their passport by the Bangladesh High Commission. Please also note any foreign visitor overstaying the allotted period may be charged a fine for each day of overstay.
Entry, Visit, Tourist and. Entry visas may be issued for short conference or journalistic trips (although not for business trips).
Single- and Double-entry: 6 months from date of issue. Multiple-entry: 6-12 months from date of issue. Stays are for a maximum of 90 days each.
Consular Section at Embassy or High Commission.
(a) Valid passport.
(b) 2 completed application forms.
(c) 2 passport-size photos.
(d) Fee.
(e) Letter from employer or other relevant letters for business and conference trips.
24 hours for a single-entry visa; 48 hours for other types of visa. 7-10 days for postal applications.
Bangladesh has a strict policy on accepting immigrants. Thousands of Bangladeshis immigrate to other countries especially to western industrialized countries.
Visa can be obtained upon arrival in Bangladesh for the maximum of fifteen (15) days.
Foreign investors are exempted from visa fee.
Foreign workers can avail of one-year visa provided they have working permit.
Foreign investors investing a substantial amount of capital will automatically be granted an immigrant visa.
Foreigner who is married to a Bangladeshi but maintain his/her citizenship should apply
for a yearly visa.
Foreign workers can obtain visa through the sponsorship of the employers.
In the garment sector, the factory could sponsor more than 20 workers depending on the size of the factory.
Projects under World Bank, ADB or other international institutions can sponsor foreign consultants or workers.