Residence & citizenship
Bangladeshi No Visa Required (NVR) Endorsement
An endorsement letting foreign nationals of Bangladeshi origin and their spouse and children enter Bangladesh without a visa for the life of their passport.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
NVR fee (cited around USD 100 by one mission) varies by post and is not centrally verified here.
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.
On this page
- Official name
- No Visa Required (NVR) endorsement
- Route type
- Diaspora / long-stay entry endorsement
- Entries
- Unlimited multiple entries
- Validity
- For the validity of the foreign passport
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals of Bangladeshi origin
- Their foreign spouses and children
Requirements
- Proof of Bangladeshi origin (former Bangladesh passport, birth certificate) or family relationship (marriage/birth certificate + relative's Bangladesh passport/NID)
- Valid foreign passport (6+ months) and completed online application
- Recent passport photographs and the applicable fee
How to apply
- Complete the online application at visa.gov.bd
- Submit proof of origin/relationship and fee to the Bangladesh mission
- Transfer the NVR endorsement when renewing the foreign passport
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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