"VISA FORMALITIES for BANGLADESHI CITIZEN to VISIT INDIA"

There are six Indian Visa Application Centres (IVAC) managed by State Bank of India in Bangladesh. These are located at Gulshan( Dhaka), Motijheel (Dhaka), Chittagong, Sylhet, Khulna, Rajshahi.

• Holders of Bangladeshi passports who are residing in other divisions of Bangladesh except Chittagong division and Rajshahi division may apply for visa with IVAC, Gulshan (Dhaka) / IVAC, Motijheel (Dhaka) / IVAC, Sylhet / IVAC, Khulna. Holders who are residents of Chittagong divisions may apply for visa with IVAC, Chittagong. Bangladeshi nationals residing in Rajshahi division may apply for visa with IVAC, Rajshahi.
• Other foreign nationals can apply for visa at IVAC,Gulshan, Dhaka and at Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong.
• There is no visa fee for Bangladeshi passport holders applying for Indian visa.
• Other foreign nationals are required to pay visa fee unless they are exempt from payment of visa fee under orders of Government of India.
• All persons applying for visa at any IVAC in Bangladesh is required to pay Visa Processing Fee (VPF).

Your Visa application is liable to be rejected if you:-

• Suffer from any life threatening contagious disease.
• Suffer from mental illness and travelling to India for purposes other than medical treatment.
• are addicted to or have trafficked in narcotics.
• have been convicted for or have criminal charges outstanding in any country.
• have been deported or expelled from any country.
• have submitted insufficient/incomplete/ false documents
• are found to be in possession of unauthorised travel documents
• have suppressed any material information
• or any other grounds as in the opinion of concerned authorities that would render the applicant ineligible for visa, not necessarily to be conveyed to the applicant orally or to be recorded in writing.

Conditions for entry into India:

• Your entry into India even after holding a valid visa may be prohibited if the visa was obtained by false representation or by concealment of relevant facts, whether or not you were aware of those facts.
• A change in circumstances has occurred between the date of your application and the date of your arrival in India.
• An immigration officer can ask anyone to be medically examined on arrival in India, if he considers it necessary.
• You must not undertake employment or formal study/research in India unless employment visa or appropriate visa is granted to you.
• You must leave India on expiry of the authorised period of stay unless the period is extended by the concerned authority in India.
• You must register yourself with the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in case your stay in India exceeds a period of six months for all categories of visas except medical/ medical attendant visas. For medical / medical attendant visas, registration with nearest FRRO within 14 days of arrival in India is mandatory.
• or any other grounds as in the opinion of concerned authorities that would render the applicant ineligible for entry to India, not necessarily to be conveyed to the person orally or recorded in writing.

Diplomatic/ Official Passport Holders / UN Personnel:

Holders of Diplomatic Passports issued by Government of People's Republic of Bangladesh do not require visa to travel to India and stay in India upto 30 days.

The following categories of applicants may apply for visa online and submit their online visa applications in person or through authorised representative at the High Commission of India, Dhaka between 1000 hrs to 1300 hrs on working days. The applicants must select a date of appointment on online and such applications will be admitted even if the date of appointment falls later than the date of submitting the application at the High Commission. 

(i) Officials of Government of People's Republic of Bangladesh travelling to India for official purpose- Their applications must be accompanied by Note Verbal from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of People's Republic of Bangladesh.

(ii) Diplomatic /Official Passport holders of other Countries (who are otherwise required to obtain visa for travel to India) travelling to India for official purpose - Their applications must be accompanied by a Note Verbal from the respective Diplomatic Mission.

(iii) Personnel working in United Nations and other International organisations travelling to India for official purpose- Their applications must be accompanied by a Note Verbal from the respective Office.

Where to apply for Visa?

Indian Visa Application Centre (Gulshan, Dhaka)

" Lake View " 
House # 12, Road # 137, Gulshan-1
Dhaka -1212, Bangladesh.

Tel: 00-88-02-9893006, 8833632

Fax: 00-88-02-9863229

Email:info@ivacbd.com

Cell: 0171 3389499

Website:www.ivacbd.com

Receipt of application: 08.00-13.00 hrs
VPF(Per applicant): BDT 400
Delivery of passport(On specifed date): 16.00 hrs-19.30 hrs

Indian Visa Application Centre (Motijheel, Dhaka)

State Bank of India
Shadharon Bima Bhaban, 24-25, Dilkusha C/A, 

Tel: 00-88-02-9553371, 9554251

Fax: 00-88-02-9563991

Email: info@ivacbd.com

Website: www.ivacbd.com

Receipt of application: 08.00-13.00hrs
VPF(Per applicant): BDT 400
Delivery of passport(On specifed date): 16.00 hrs-19.30 hrs

Indian Visa Application Centre (Chittagong)

2111, Zakir Hossain Road, Habib Lane,
Opposite Holy Crescent Hospital, Chittaghong

Tel :00-88 -031-2551100

Fax: 00-88-031-2524492

E-mail : ivacctg@colbd.com

Website : www.ivacbd.com

Receipt of application:08.00-11.00hrs
VPF(Per applicant): BDT 400
Delivery of passport(On specifed date):16.00-17.00 hrs

Indian Visa Application Centre (Sylhet)

State Bank of India
Roseview Complex, Shahjalal Upashahar, Sylhet-3100

Tel: 00-88-0821 - 719273

Fax: 00-88-0821-719932

E-mail: info@ivacbd.com 

Website : www.ivacbd.com

Receipt of application:10.00hrs-14.00 hrs
VPF(Per applicant):BDT 600
Delivery of passport(On specifed date):15.00-1.600 hrs

Indian Visa Application Receiving Centre (Khulna)

Dr. Motiar Rahman Tower,
64, KDA Avenue, KDA Commercial Area,
Banking Zone, Khulna-9100.

Tel: 00-88-041-2833893

Fax: 00-88-041-2832493

E-mail: info@ivacbd.com

Website : www.ivacbd.com

Receipt of application: 09.00-13.00 hrs 
VPF(Per applicant):BDT 600
Delivery of passport(On specifed date):16.00-18.00 hrs

Indian Visa Application Centre , (Rajshahi)

Morium Ali Tower, 

Holding No-18, Plot No-557, 1ST Floor, 

Old Bilsimla, Greater Road, 

Barnali More, 1ST Floor, Ward No-10,Rajshahi. 

Tel: 88-0721-812534, 88-0721-812535 

Website : www.ivacbd.com

E-mail: info.rajshahi@ivacbd.com

Receipt of application: 08.00-13.00 hrs
VPF(Per applicant): BDT 400
Delivery of passport(On specifed date): 16.00 hrs-17.30 hrs.

GENERAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VISA

Please note that your application should be submitted with the following documents:

• Passport, in original, with a minimum validity of six months as on the date of submission of application for visa. The passport should have at least two blank pages. Copy of the passport (first four pages and endorsement of extension of validity if any) should be attached. All old passports must be submitted with the application form.
• One recent (not less than 3 months old) passport-size colour photograph depicting full face;
• Proof of Residence: A copy of National ID Card and Utility Bill such as electricity, telephone, gas or water bill.
• Proof of Profession: Certificate from the employer. In case of students, copy of Identity card from the educational institution is to be attached.
• Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency equivalent to US$150/- per applicant and/or copy of international credit card and/or updated bank statement, as the case may be, showing sufficient balance to finance travel."
• Online Visa Application form which has both BGDD Registration No. and date of appointment with time.

For Business Visa:

Remarks Issued to applicants desirous to visit India on business (commercial/economic/trade)purposes 

Documents required In addition to general documents, the application should be supported by: (i) Name, address and contact numbers of applicant's business establishment in Bangladesh; (ii) a letter from the sponsoring organisation/company from India; (iii) letter of recommendation from a recognised Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh; (iv) a copy of the Letter of Credit pertaining either to the last business transaction or the impending business transaction with an Indian company; (v) a copy of Trade Licence.

For Student Visa:

Remarks : Prospective students 

Documents required : General documents plus (i) evidence of admission to the Institute/Course in a recognized University / Board in India; (ii) Guarantee from parents/guardian, through the authorized Bank to the effect that the applicant has enough financial resources to support studies in India and that bank will remit the required foreign exchange on behalf of the parent/guardian; (iii) Photocopies of relevant academic certificates on the basis of which admission is sought or has been obtained.

For Medical Visa:

Remarks : Persons visiting India to get medical treatment. 

Documents required : General documents and (i) Medical certificate, in original, from recognized hospitals/ doctors indicating in detail the medical condition of the patient; (ii) Recommendation from the attending doctor for availing treatment abroad in case of first visit; (iii) recommendation from the attending doctor in India in case of continued treatment in India; (iv) In case of hospitalization or long term treatment, proof of financial resources, as indicated below, may be sought: (a) Bank statements for last 6 months. (b) Solvency certificate from Bank.

Visa Fee:

• There is no visa fee for Bangladeshi passport holders applying for Indian visa.
• Other foreign nationals are required to pay visa fee unless they are exempt from payment of visa fee under orders of Government of India.
• All persons applying for visa at any IVAC in Bangladesh is required to pay Visa Processing Fee(VPF) as per rates indicated below.

GRATIS VISA - Nationals of Bangladesh, Afghanistan , Argentina , Jamaica , Maldives, DPR Korea, Mauritius, South Africa and Uruguay are to be issued visa gratis.No fee shall be charged from the nationals of these countries for Protected /Restricted Area permit. (PAP/RAP).

Indian Visa Application Centre	Visa Processing Fee (In Taka) per application
Gulshan, Dhaka	400
Motijheel, Dhaka	400
Chittagong	400
Sylhet	600
Khulna	600
Rajshahi	400

For more information, please visit the following link:

http://www.ivacbd.com/visas_and_document.php