Get a Bangladesh Visa

Tourist Travel Requirements for a Bangladesh Visa for Canadian Citizens

  1. Passport

    You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

    • Be valid for the next six months
    • Have at least one blank visa page. Amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement
    • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

  2. Photographs

    You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

    • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
    • Be taken against an all white background free of shadows
    • Be 51 mm by 51 mm in size
    • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
    • You may wear neither glasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
    • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and they may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

  3. Visa Application Form

    The Consulate of Bangladesh has instituted a web-based visa application form. The application must be completed online and then printed. Details can be found at https://www.visa.gov.bd/home.aspx  We cannot process your visa request if you do not complete the application form online. Your completed application must:

    • Include answers for all fields
    • Include your signature as it appears in your passport

  4. Letter of Employment

    If you are currently employed, you must provide an employment letter. The letter must:

    • State that you are traveling strictly for tourism reasons
    • Provide your vacation dates from work

  5. VisaCentral Order Form

    You must provide one completed VisaCentral Order Form. The form must:

    • Include a valid email address and payment information
    • Include your signature in blue or black ink

  6. Letter of Invitation

    You must provide a letter of invitation from your host. The letter must:

    • Include the dates and length of your stay
    • Include your name as printed your passport
    • Include the full local address and phone number of the organization or person to be visited
    • Request the same validity of visa as in your other documentation
    • Also include a copy of the inviter's local ID

  7. Traveller Registration (Highly Recommended)

    Feel safer and travel with peace of mind by using our Traveller Registration Service. Registration notifies the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development where and when you will be travelling, enabling the Government of Canada to reach you in case of an emergency abroad or inform you of an emergency at home. To enroll in this optional service complete the registration form in this kit and send it to us with the rest of your documents.

  8. Previous visits to areas impacted by COVID-19

    Bangladesh has temporarily suspended entry to travellers who have been to areas impacted by COVID-19.

Business Travel Requirements for a Bangladesh Visa for Canadian Citizens

  1. Passport

    You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

    • Be valid for the next six months
    • Have at least one blank visa page. Amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement
    • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

  2. Photographs

    You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

    • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
    • Be taken against an all white background free of shadows
    • Be 51 mm by 51 mm in size
    • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
    • You may wear neither glasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
    • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and they may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

  3. Business Cover Letter

    You are required to provide a Business Introduction Letter from your Canadian-based company. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays an Canadian mailing address. Use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided at https://visacentral.ca/forms?formname=Canada-Business-Cover-Letter-Sample.pdf using the exact language and format provided in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request.

  4. Letter of Invitation

    You must obtain a letter of invitation. The organization you will be visiting is responsible for obtaining the invitation. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

    • Be written on company letterhead
    • Include the full local address and phone number of the organization or person to be visited
    • Request the same validity of visa as in the Business Introduction Letter.
    • Specify the number of entries you are requesting for your visa

  5. Certificate of Incorporation

    This must be provided as one of the following documents:

    • A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the inviting company in Bangladesh
    Or 
    • A copy of the Company Registration Certificate of the inviting company in Bangladesh

  6. Visa Application Form

    This must be provided as one of the following documents:

    • A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the inviting company in Bangladesh
    Or 
    • A copy of the Company Registration Certificate of the inviting company in Bangladesh

    The Consulate of Bangladesh has instituted a web-based visa application form. The application must be completed online and then printed. Details can be found at https://www.visa.gov.bd/home.aspx  We cannot process your visa request if you do not complete the application form online. Your completed application must:

    • Include answers for all fields
    • Include your signature as it appears in your passport

  7. VisaCentral Order Form

    You must provide one completed VisaCentral Order Form. The form must:

    • Include a valid email address and payment information
    • Include your signature in blue or black ink

  8. Traveller Registration (Highly Recommended)

    Feel safer and travel with peace of mind by using our Traveller Registration Service. Registration notifies the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development where and when you will be travelling, enabling the Government of Canada to reach you in case of an emergency abroad or inform you of an emergency at home. To enroll in this optional service complete the registration form in this kit and send it to us with the rest of your documents.

  9. Previous visits to areas impacted by COVID-19

    Bangladesh has temporarily suspended entry to travellers who have been to areas impacted by COVID-19.

Bangladesh visa FAQ

  1. When is the best time to apply for my Bangladesh visa?

    The best time to apply for your Bangladesh visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
  2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Bangladesh visa? Is it safe to send a passport?

    Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Bangladesh visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx.