Guidance for visa application

How to apply: Application must be done with the visa application form (with photocopy) along with 3 copies of recent passport size photographs. Passport is also needed. These forms are available in our web site or can be collected from our consular section.

Requirements of Visa :

Business Visa: A letter from concern business organization in UK endorsing the eligibility of the applicant and letter of invitation from Bangladeshi organization mentioning the applicant's name and passport number should be furnished with the visa application form. Duration of Business Visa is Maximum 6 months.

Tourist visa:  For tourist visa, Hotel Booking Confirmation is required. Duration of tourist Visa is Maximum 2 months. The consular officer may seek required invitation letter if it seems necessary.

NGO visa

1. A certified letter from concern NGO of Bangladesh which should be dully attested by NGO affairs bureau, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2. Appointment letter with full terms and conditions from the NGO where the applicant is going to join.
3. Letter from present employer where the applicant belongs to.

Journalist Visa : It is requested that when a Journalist or media personality will approach the Visa Section for Bangladesh Visa, the applicant may be referred to the Press Section or the Visa Official concerned may ask the applicant for the following :- 1) Support letter from his organization desiring the purpose of his visit. And other documents for which the Press Section will be in a position to guide. Please note that we need to have at least 14 days to clear the Visa case of the journalists (J. Visa)

Employment Visa: (1)A letter from employer (2) Approval letter from relevant Ministry or Board of Investment, or Export processing Zone in Bangladesh (3) Appointment letter or contract papers with full terms and conditions.

Diplomatic Visa / Official Visa : Note Verbal or official letter from concern Embassy/ office/organization.

Student Visa

1. Proof of Letter from Govt. approved educational Institution where the applicant has got admitted or going to be admitted in Bangladesh.
2. Sponsorship letter from concern educational institute of Bangladesh
3. Bank Statement (Last three months)
4. Applicant must bring the Student ID with a photocopy.

Research Visa:

1. A letter of concerned organization / institution from Bangladesh with the approval letter from respective ministry.
2. Letter from concerned organization / institution mentioning in what purpose the applicant is interested to attend Research / training / Internship.
3. Letter from Employer/ organization where the applicant belongs to.

**// Applicant must be produce all the relevant documents for respective categories of visa during visa application.

Tablig or Markaz(T1) Visa: For Tablig jamat visa, applicant must submit one letter from tablig markaz in UK and one letter from tablig markaz, Bangladesh. Tablig or Markaz(T1) visa duration is maximum 130 days.

Visa Processing : At least three (3) Working days

NB: Visa fee may varried about category & Duration of visa, so please contact (attache consular) before sending by post

Note:

Documentary evidence of identification in support of profession is a must.
Incomplete application form or application with incorrect information/insufficient supporting papers will be rejected without citing any reason.

.Type of visa and duration of stay:

· Tourist Visa-Maximum stay 2 Months.

· Business Visa-Maximum stay 6 Months.

Please pay the visa fees by postal order / bank draft (payable to BHC)/ Debit/Credit card at the counter of the consular of Bangladesh High Commission. Those who are applying by mail are advised to send postal order / bank draft payable to BHC, a stamped self addressed recorded delivery envelope and other necessary documents along with the application.

Timing for Bangladesh Visa:

Receiving of application:
    10.00AM to 01.00PM (Monday-Thursday)
    10.00AM to 12.45PM (Friday)

Delivery of passport:
       10:00AM to 12:45PM (Collection for Foreign Visa)

Service by Post

 

1. Send all relevant documents as mentioned for different consular services

2. Postal order/Bank Draft payable to Bangladesh High Commission, London.( No Cheque Acceptable). For postal service payment is not refundable.

3. Self Addressed next day delivery special service envelop for U.K/Postal cost should be enclosed with separate Postal Order/Bank Draft for Ireland.

4. For any query about Postal Services for passport and visa exemption (No Visa) please contact: 02 0758 40081 Ext. 245 (after 2pm)

 

5. For any query about Postal Services for Bangladesh Visa only please contact: 02 07584 0081 Ext.241 and 202(after 2pm)

6. By Post services required extra seven (7) working days from the date of received.

 

7. Postal Service who are from outside of London.

 

Service Consular Surgery

Bangladesh High Commission provide on the spot consular service at different place on specific date and time

1. Brick Lane- Monthly Visit, Last Friday of each month

Place and Time : 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM
Bangladesh Welfare Association, Brick Lane (Near to Brick Lane Mosque and Sonali Bank)
Shaheed Bhavan, 39 Fournier Street, London E1 6QR

Contact Person, Mr. Bidhan Goswami
Mob : 07762553852

2. Luton - Monthly Visit, First Saturday day of each month

Place and Time: 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Bangladesh Youth League (BYL)

CYCD, 94-106 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU4 8HZ

Contact Person: Mr. Fazilat Khan
Mob: 07956094230

Office Telephone: (Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 4.30pm): 01582 519500

3. Bristal- Half Yearly Visit

Place
Bangladesh Association, Brisrtal 539 Stapleton Road, East Ville, Bristal BS5 6TE

Contact Person, Mr. Atiqur Rahman
Mob : 01179511491

4. Portsmouth- Half Yearly Visit

Place
Bangladesh Welfare Association, Porstmouth, 112 Kingston Road, North End, Portsmouth PO2 7PD

Contact Person, Mr. Redwan Ahmed
Mob : 023-9229-5448

5. Dublin, Ireland-Half Yearly
Place
Bangladesh Association of Ireland, Mint Leaf Restaurant, 157 Lower Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9, Dublin, Ireland.

Contact Person: Mr. Shash Nawaz Tutul & Kazi Kabir
Phone : 018573000(office) 0861767528(Tutul), 0862394246 (Kazi Kabir)

Fax: +353 018570681

6. Cork, Ireland-Half Yearly
Place
Bangladesh Association Cork

Birth & Death Registration

1. Bangladeshi High Commission will carry out Birth and Death registration for Bangladeshi citizen residing in UK.This service will be provided from all three offices of the Mission, i.e London,Birmingham and Manchester.

2. Detail Policy on Birth and Death Registration.

3. General Guideline.

4. Birth Registration Application Form.

5. Death Registration Application Form.

All Forms

Note : Please print the page 2 on the opposite side of page 1, while taking the print from the given form

Assistant High Commission Birmingham Consular Services
Bangladeshi Passport	Passport renewal
Addition name change form	Foreign Visa form
Visa exemption ( Orgin Bangladeshi & spouse)

Assistant High Commission Manchester Consular Services
Bangladeshi Passport	Passport renewal
Visa exemption ( Orgin Bangladeshi & Spouse)	Foreign Visa form
Addition name change form	Dual Nationality form
Sponsor Form

Note : Please print the page 2 on the opposite side of page 1, while taking the print of this form