Consulate information
Address: |
3510 International Drive NW, Washington, DC 20008 Consular hours: Drop off: Mon to Fri 10 am – 1 pm Pick up: Mon to Fri 3:30 – 5 pm |
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Phone: | (202) 244-2771 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (subject to change). Travelers must have a negative Covid-19 RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point or a Covid-19 vaccination certificate showing that they are fully vaccinated. Travelers entering or transiting through Bangladesh must complete a Health Declaration form at most 3 days before departure. Click here to access the form. For up to date information, click on this link
- Passport must have at least six (6) months validity remaining beyond stay and at least two (2) blank visa pages.
- VISA APPLICATION. If an applicant has dual citizenship of the USA and another country, the applicant MUST apply with a US passport.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for nationals of Barbados, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Jamaica, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, St. Kitts and Nevis, Tanzania, Tonga and Zambia for a maximum stay of 90 days.
- STAY MORE THAN 30 DAYS/MULTIPLE ENTRY. Visitors who intend to stay more than 30 days or need a multiple entry visa should apply through the Bangladesh Embassy prior to the departure.
- The visa processing fee will depend on nationality.
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
Visa Application Requirements | US | NON-US |
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Valid passport | ✔ | ✔ |
Completed and signed application form The application must be typewritten. Not handwritten. | ✔ | ✔ |
Passport size photos - two (2) photos White background and should be free of shadows, photo is clear and in color, glasses not allowed. Applicant is directly facing camera w/ a neutral expression, eyes are clearly visible. | ✔ | ✔ |
Copy of valid passport's vital information page | ✔ | ✔ |
Invitation letter Letter should be addressed to the Consulate General of the Embassy or Immigration officer of the country. Must include: applicant's name as in passport, passport number, detailing the reason for traveling, dates, name, address and telephone number of the host. | ✔ | ✔ |
Copy of passport's vital page or ID of person signing the invitation letter. Include a copy of the legal status of the host if host is not a citizen of the country. | ✔ | ✔ |
Copy of flight itinerary A round trip travel airline ticket with traveler's name. | ✔ | ✔ |
Copy of hotel reservation/Evidence of address while staying in the country. | ✔ | ✔ |
Letter of support (Business visa only) The GC Visa office will provide | ✔ | ✔ |
Proof of valid legal residency in the US (copy only) Be ready to show the original when applying in person. | ✔ | |
Copy of Covid-19 vaccinations (completed double doses) | ✔ | ✔ |
Health certificate (Covid) Certificate issued by a certified physicians/clinic/pharmacy, ensuring that applicant is not affected by Covid. | ✔ | ✔ |
Forms and Links
Processing Time
Processing time | Service type | |
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15 business days | Regular |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Money Order,
Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
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Business/Tourist - (Australia & USA) | 160.00 | Single/Double/Multiple | 30 days |
Visa on arrival | 50.00 | Single | 30 days |
Additional Notes
- Allow (2) two extra days for GC Visa Office to process your application.
- For Long Term/Work Visa and Children under 18, Contact GC Visa Office.
- Please note that Embassies/Country Representative Offices change the requirements on a regular basis without notifying us.
- There is a GC surcharge for our services.
Last updated: November 16, 2022