Business & investor visas
Bangladeshi Business Visa
For businesspersons and company representatives visiting Bangladesh for trade and commerce.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Business visa total validity period (up to one year cited by some sources) is not stated on the official mission page consulted; not verified.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Bangladesh government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Business Visa (B)
- Route type
- Business visitor visa
- Entries
- Single, double or multiple entry
- Validity
- Up to 1 year
- Some missions issue up to 6 months; validity runs from the date of issue, not the date of travel
- Number of entries
- Single, double or multiple
- Maximum stay per visit
- Up to 60 days per visit
- Extension
- Via the Department of Immigration & Passports (DIP), up to 3 years
- Maximum 6 months' stay per visit; needs a local sponsor reference and police clearance certificate
- Where to apply
- Relevant Bangladesh mission (embassy/high commission)
- After completing the online application at the official e-visa portal
Who it is for
- Businesspersons and company representatives visiting for trade and commerce
Requirements
- Invitation from a Bangladeshi business organisation with its trade licence, income tax certificate and TIN
- Letter from the applicant's own company
- Passport valid at least six months and completed MRV application
- Recent passport photographs
How to apply
- Complete the online MRV form at visa.gov.bd
- Submit documents and fee to the Bangladesh mission
Documents you may need
- Passport valid for at least six months
- A signed printed copy of the completed online visa application form
- Two recent passport-size colour photographs with a white background
- An invitation letter from the host organisation in Bangladesh
- A letter from the company sending the applicant
Frequently asked questions
Up to 60 days per visit, even though the visa itself may be valid for up to one year with single, double or multiple entries.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
- Business visa requirements (High Commission Kuala Lumpur) (opens in new tab)
- Official Bangladesh visa portal (opens in new tab)
- Business Visa - High Commission of Bangladesh, Ottawa (MOFA) (opens in new tab)
- Business Visa - Embassy of Bangladesh, Beijing (MOFA) (opens in new tab)
- Bangladesh Immigration Rules - Special Branch, Bangladesh Police (opens in new tab)
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.