Bangladesh Visa Requirements & Fees from Dubai: Complete Checklist 2026
What are the requirements and fees for a Bangladesh visa from Dubai?
You need a valid passport (6+ months), passport-style photos, return flight booking, hotel reservation, and bank statements. The standard tourist visa fee is USD 51 (~AED 187) for single entry (30 days). The e-visa requires documents uploaded digitally, while VOA requires physical copies at the airport.
Key Takeaway
- You need a valid passport (6+ months), passport-style photos, return flight booking, hotel reservation, and bank stateme...
- Visa Fee: USD 51 (~AED 187)
- Passport Validity: 6+ months
- Photos Required: 2 copies (45x35mm)
- Processing: 3-5 days (e-visa)
Applying for a Bangladesh visa from Dubai is straightforward, but ensuring you have the correct documents and understand the fee structure before you apply will save you time and avoid rejection. This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of all requirements and costs for each visa type.
Whether you are applying for the e-visa online, planning to use the visa on arrival at Dhaka airport, or submitting an application at the Bangladesh Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the document requirements differ slightly for each route. We cover all three options with detailed checklists and cost comparisons.
Bangladesh Visa Document Requirements
The documents required depend on the visa type and your purpose of visit. Tourist visas have the simplest requirements, while business visas require additional corporate documentation. Below is a comprehensive checklist for each visa route.
Document Checklist by Visa Type
| Document | E-Visa | Visa on Arrival | Embassy Visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport (valid 6+ months) | Scan (digital) | Original | Original + copy |
| Passport-style photos (45x35mm) | Digital upload | 2 physical copies | 2 physical copies |
| Completed application form | Online form | At airport counter | Embassy form |
| Return/onward flight ticket | Upload | Physical copy | Physical copy |
| Hotel booking confirmation | Upload | Physical copy | Physical copy |
| Bank statement (3 months) | Upload | Recommended | Required |
| Employment/NOC letter | Recommended | Not required | Required |
| UAE residence visa copy | Upload | Physical copy | Required |
| Invitation letter (if applicable) | Upload | If visiting family | If visiting family |
| Travel insurance | Not required | Not required | Recommended |
Passport (valid 6+ months)
- E-Visa
- Scan (digital)
- Visa on Arrival
- Original
- Embassy Visa
- Original + copy
Passport-style photos (45x35mm)
- E-Visa
- Digital upload
- Visa on Arrival
- 2 physical copies
- Embassy Visa
- 2 physical copies
Completed application form
- E-Visa
- Online form
- Visa on Arrival
- At airport counter
- Embassy Visa
- Embassy form
Return/onward flight ticket
- E-Visa
- Upload
- Visa on Arrival
- Physical copy
- Embassy Visa
- Physical copy
Hotel booking confirmation
- E-Visa
- Upload
- Visa on Arrival
- Physical copy
- Embassy Visa
- Physical copy
Bank statement (3 months)
- E-Visa
- Upload
- Visa on Arrival
- Recommended
- Embassy Visa
- Required
Employment/NOC letter
- E-Visa
- Recommended
- Visa on Arrival
- Not required
- Embassy Visa
- Required
UAE residence visa copy
- E-Visa
- Upload
- Visa on Arrival
- Physical copy
- Embassy Visa
- Required
Invitation letter (if applicable)
- E-Visa
- Upload
- Visa on Arrival
- If visiting family
- Embassy Visa
- If visiting family
Travel insurance
- E-Visa
- Not required
- Visa on Arrival
- Not required
- Embassy Visa
- Recommended
For business visa: add company trade licence, invitation from Bangladeshi company, and business registration documents.
Photo Requirements for Bangladesh Visa
Bangladesh Visa Photo Specifications
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Size | 45mm x 35mm (passport size) |
| Background | White |
| Recency | Taken within last 6 months |
| Face coverage | 70-80% of photo area |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Head covering | Allowed for religious reasons only |
| File format (e-visa) | JPEG, under 300 KB |
| Copies needed (VOA/embassy) | 2 physical prints |
Size
- Requirement
- 45mm x 35mm (passport size)
Background
- Requirement
- White
Recency
- Requirement
- Taken within last 6 months
Face coverage
- Requirement
- 70-80% of photo area
Expression
- Requirement
- Neutral, mouth closed
Glasses
- Requirement
- Not allowed
Head covering
- Requirement
- Allowed for religious reasons only
File format (e-visa)
- Requirement
- JPEG, under 300 KB
Copies needed (VOA/embassy)
- Requirement
- 2 physical prints
Photos that do not meet specifications are a common reason for application delays. Use a professional photo service if unsure.
Bangladesh Visa Fees: Complete Breakdown
Bangladesh visa fees are standardised across most visa types, though multiple-entry and longer-validity visas cost more. All fees are quoted in USD, which is the standard payment currency at the embassy and for VOA.
Bangladesh Visa Fee Schedule (Dubai Applicants)
| Visa Category | Duration | Entries | Fee (USD) | Fee (AED approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Visa | 30 days | Single | USD 51 | ~AED 187 |
| Tourist Visa | 90 days | Multiple | USD 102 | ~AED 375 |
| Business Visa | 30 days | Single | USD 51 | ~AED 187 |
| Business Visa | 90 days | Multiple | USD 102 | ~AED 375 |
| Business Visa | 1 year | Multiple | USD 155 | ~AED 569 |
| Medical Visa | 30 days | Single | USD 51 | ~AED 187 |
| E-Visa (any type) | 30 days | Single | USD 51 | ~AED 187 |
| Visa on Arrival | 30 days | Single | USD 51 | ~AED 187 |
Tourist Visa
- Duration
- 30 days
- Entries
- Single
- Fee (USD)
- USD 51
- Fee (AED approx.)
- ~AED 187
Tourist Visa
- Duration
- 90 days
- Entries
- Multiple
- Fee (USD)
- USD 102
- Fee (AED approx.)
- ~AED 375
Business Visa
- Duration
- 30 days
- Entries
- Single
- Fee (USD)
- USD 51
- Fee (AED approx.)
- ~AED 187
Business Visa
- Duration
- 90 days
- Entries
- Multiple
- Fee (USD)
- USD 102
- Fee (AED approx.)
- ~AED 375
Business Visa
- Duration
- 1 year
- Entries
- Multiple
- Fee (USD)
- USD 155
- Fee (AED approx.)
- ~AED 569
Medical Visa
- Duration
- 30 days
- Entries
- Single
- Fee (USD)
- USD 51
- Fee (AED approx.)
- ~AED 187
E-Visa (any type)
- Duration
- 30 days
- Entries
- Single
- Fee (USD)
- USD 51
- Fee (AED approx.)
- ~AED 187
Visa on Arrival
- Duration
- 30 days
- Entries
- Single
- Fee (USD)
- USD 51
- Fee (AED approx.)
- ~AED 187
Fees are non-refundable even if the visa is refused. USD/AED conversion rate is approximate.
Additional costs to budget for include the OraVisa service fee, any required document translation or attestation, and travel insurance (optional but recommended at AED 50-100 for a 30-day trip).
E-Visa Specific Requirements
The Bangladesh e-visa has specific technical requirements for document uploads that differ from the embassy application. Ensuring your files meet these specifications prevents technical rejections.
E-Visa Upload Specifications
| Document | Format | Max Size | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport photo | JPEG | 300 KB | Minimum 300 DPI |
| Passport data page | JPEG or PDF | 500 KB | All text readable |
| Return ticket | 1 MB | Standard | |
| Hotel booking | 1 MB | Standard | |
| Bank statement | 2 MB | Standard | |
| NOC/employment letter | 1 MB | Standard |
Passport photo
- Format
- JPEG
- Max Size
- 300 KB
- Resolution
- Minimum 300 DPI
Passport data page
- Format
- JPEG or PDF
- Max Size
- 500 KB
- Resolution
- All text readable
Return ticket
- Format
- Max Size
- 1 MB
- Resolution
- Standard
Hotel booking
- Format
- Max Size
- 1 MB
- Resolution
- Standard
Bank statement
- Format
- Max Size
- 2 MB
- Resolution
- Standard
NOC/employment letter
- Format
- Max Size
- 1 MB
- Resolution
- Standard
Files exceeding size limits will be rejected by the system. Compress files before uploading if necessary.
Embassy Visa Application (Abu Dhabi)
The Bangladesh Embassy in the UAE is located in Abu Dhabi. For applicants who prefer a physical application or need a multiple-entry or longer-validity visa, the embassy route is the appropriate choice.
Bangladesh Embassy Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Embassy location | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Visa section hours | Sunday-Thursday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Collection hours | Sunday-Thursday, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Processing time | 5-10 working days (standard) |
| Express processing | 2-3 working days (higher fee may apply) |
| Payment method | Cash (USD or AED) or bank draft |
| Appointment required | Not required — walk-in accepted |
Embassy location
- Information
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
Visa section hours
- Information
- Sunday-Thursday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Collection hours
- Information
- Sunday-Thursday, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Processing time
- Information
- 5-10 working days (standard)
Express processing
- Information
- 2-3 working days (higher fee may apply)
Payment method
- Information
- Cash (USD or AED) or bank draft
Appointment required
- Information
- Not required — walk-in accepted
Check current embassy hours before visiting as they may change during Bangladeshi national holidays.
For Dubai residents, the embassy trip to Abu Dhabi adds travel time and cost. Unless you specifically need a multiple-entry or long-validity visa, the e-visa is a more convenient option that can be completed from Dubai without travelling to Abu Dhabi.
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- Using an expired UAE residence visa on the application — ensure your UAE residency is current at the time of application.
- Submitting bank statements without a bank stamp — for embassy applications, statements must bear the bank's official stamp.
- Photos with non-white backgrounds — Bangladesh strictly requires white background photos for visa applications.
- Applying for the wrong visa type — if visiting family, a tourist visa is sufficient. Business visas require additional corporate documentation.
- Not carrying printed copies for VOA — the Dhaka airport VOA counter requires physical copies of all documents.
- Insufficient passport validity — your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your intended date of entry.
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Get Free QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What documents do I need for a Bangladesh visa from Dubai?
You need a valid passport (6+ months), passport-style photos (45x35mm, white background), return flight ticket, hotel booking, and bank statements showing sufficient funds. For embassy applications, add a NOC/employment letter and UAE residence visa copy.
How much does a Bangladesh visa cost from Dubai?
The standard Bangladesh tourist visa costs USD 51 (~AED 187) for a single-entry, 30-day visa. Multiple-entry 90-day visas cost USD 102. E-visa and VOA are the same fee (USD 51). Fees are non-refundable.
Do I need bank statements for a Bangladesh visa?
Bank statements are required for embassy visa applications and recommended for e-visa applications. They should cover the last 3 months and show sufficient funds for your trip. For VOA, bank statements are not typically checked but carrying them is advisable.
Where is the Bangladesh Embassy in the UAE?
The Bangladesh Embassy is located in Abu Dhabi. The visa section accepts walk-in applications Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Collection is 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Processing takes 5-10 working days for standard applications.
Can I get a multiple-entry Bangladesh visa from Dubai?
Yes. Multiple-entry Bangladesh visas (90-day or 1-year validity) are available through the embassy in Abu Dhabi. They are not available through the e-visa system or visa on arrival, which only issue single-entry visas.
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