A. Who are eligible to apply:

A Businessperson who wants to visit Bangladesh for the purpose of trade, commerce and investment. 

Applicant needs to submit an invitation letter from the recognised business organisation or a local sponsor from Bangladesh and another letter from the company that is sending the applicant to Bangladesh

B. Duration of Business visa:

A Business visa may be issued for maximum 1 (one) year with single, double or multiple entries. Please note that duration of stay for each visit should be maximum 30 days.

C. Extension of visa:

With refference to the local sponsor and police clearance certificate, visa could be extended  from Department of Immigration and Passport (DIP), Bangladesh up to 3 (three) years with maximum 6 (Six) months duration of stay in each visit. In case of six months extension of visa from the DIP, police clearance is not required.

Please note that the validity of the visa begins from the date of issue and not from the date of travel on your application form.