India

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VISA
High Commission of India
Dhaka

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VISA DOCUMENTS: CATEGORY- WISE

1. TOURIST VISA
2. 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 (2)
   blank pages.
3. Old passports must be submitted with the application form.
4. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face with
   white background.
5. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
6. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
   telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
7. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency equivalent to
   US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than three months
   at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank statement showing
   sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or Travel card (Example –
   SBI Travel card).
8. Proof of Profession:
    Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government employee)
   OR
    Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company employee).
   OR
    A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
   Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
   OR
    A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is a
   student)
   OR
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    A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
   employee).

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2. TRANSIT VISA
3. 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
   (2) blank pages.
4. Old passports must be submitted with the application form.
5. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face with
   white background.
6. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
7. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
   telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
8. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency equivalent
   to US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than three
   months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank statement
   showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or Travel card
   (Example – SBI Travel card).
9. Proof of Profession:
    Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government employee)
   OR
    Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company
   employee).
   OR
    A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
   Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
   OR
    A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is
   a student)
   OR
    A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
   employee).
10. Valid visa required from the third country
11. Confirmed ticket for onward journey
12. Hotel booking in third country

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3. BUSINESS VISA
4. 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
   (2) blank pages.
5. Old passports must be submitted with the application form
6. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face
   with white background.
7. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
8. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
   telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
9. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency
   equivalent to US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than
   three months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank
   statement showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or
   Travel card (Example – SBI Travel card).
10. Proof of Profession:
     Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government
    employee)
    OR
     Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company
    employee).
    OR
     A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
    Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
    OR
     A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is
    a student)
    OR
     A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
    employee).
11. A letter from the company/ firm in Bangladesh giving details of the
    applicant, his/her designation and the purpose of the visit(details of Name,
    address and contact numbers of applicant’s business establishment in
    Bangladesh.
12. A letter from the sponsoring/inviting organization/company from India.
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13. A copy/letter of recommendation/updated membership from a
    recognized Chamber of Commerce or Business Association in Bangladesh
14. A copy of valid Trade License with Tax Identification Number (TIN)
15. A copy of statement of the bank account of the company of the applicant
    (for last six months)
16. IF the applicant is an importer/exporter then the following are
    required:
     Import Registration Certificate (IRC) & Export Registration Certificate
    (ERC).
     A copy of the Letter of Credit(LC)/Telegraphic transfer(TT) (in case of
    exports) pertaining either to the last three business transactions or the
    impending business transaction with an Indian company
17. IF employed in a company/private firm, a copy of the Employment
    contract (showing period of contract, designation and monthly salary of the
    applicant).
18. IF the applicant is participating in or visiting a trade/business
    exhibition/fair in India then details of the nature of participation and a copy
    of the invitation letter from the exhibition/fair authorities or
    Federation/Chamber concerned has to be submitted.
19. IF the applicant represents a limited company then a Memorandum
    of Articles of Association and Certificate of incorporation is to be submitted.
20. IF the applicant representing branch office/Liaison office of a
    company in Bangladesh then a relevant copy of approval from the Board of
    Investment under Prime Minister’s office is to be submitted.
21. IF the application is from Tourism Agencies then their permit issued
    by the Ministry of Tourism, Bangladesh and updated membership of
    Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) is to be submitted.
22. Family members of business visa holders applying for entry visa should
    enclose copy of the visa of the Principal Visa holder , if applying separately

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4. MEDICAL VISA
5. 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 (2) blank pages.
6. Old passports must be submitted with the application form.
7. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face
   with white background.
8. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
9. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
   telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
10. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency
    equivalent to US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than
    three months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank
    statement showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or
    Travel card (Example – SBI Travel card).
11. Proof of Profession:
     Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government
    employee)
    OR
     Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company
    employee).
    OR
     A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
    Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
    OR
     A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is
    a student)
    OR
     A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
    employee).
12. Necessary medical documents in support of the ailments/disease from
    local doctor along with medical reports
13. Valid appointment letter from Indian hospital mentioning/
    highlighting name & passport details of applicant & attendant, date of
    appointment, doctor etc.
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14. For Official passports holders also, it is advisable to take medical visa
    (MV) as well as medical attendant (MX-visa).
15. Minor applicants have to be compulsorily accompanied by
    parent/guardian as medical attendant.
16. Necessary clearance from Law Ministry & Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    (MOFA) in case of Organ Transplantation cases (viz., Kidney, Liver, Bonemarrow etc.)

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5. STUDENT VISA
6. 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 (2) blank pages.
7. Old passports must be submitted with the application form.
8. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face
   with white background.
9. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
10. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
    telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
11. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency
    equivalent to US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than
    three months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank
    statement showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or
    Travel card (Example – SBI Travel card).
12. Proof of Profession:
     Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government
    employee)
    OR
     Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company
    employee) OR A salary slip from the employing organization)
    OR
     A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
    Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
    OR
     A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is
    a student).
    OR
     A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
    employee).
13. Letter of admission from Government or Government approved private
    Universities, colleges and other educational institutions (commonly known as
    bonafide letter) in India.
14. Bank solvency papers of the guarantor
15. Copies of old visa/Resident Permit’s copy(if applying for an extension)

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6. MUKTIJODDHA
7. 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 (2) blank pages.
8. Old passports must be submitted with the application form.
9. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face
   with white background.
10. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
11. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
    telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
12. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency
    equivalent to US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than
    three months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank
    statement showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or
    Travel card (Example – SBI Travel card).
13. Proof of Profession:
     Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government
    employee)
    OR
     Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company
    employee).
    OR
     A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
    Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
    OR
     A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is
    a student)
    OR
     A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
    employee).
14. Muktijoddha Certificate
15. Copy of Gazette (if available)

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7. ENTRY VISA
8. 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 (2) blank pages.
9. Old passports must be submitted with the application form
10. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face
    with white background.
11. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
12. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
    telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
13. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency
    equivalent to US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than
    three months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank
    statement showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or
    Travel card (Example – SBI Travel card).
14. Proof of Profession:
     Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government
    employee)
    OR
     Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company
    employee).
    OR
     A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
    Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
    OR
     A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is
    a student)
    OR
     A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
    employee).
15. Bangladesh national married to an Indian national or their children.
     Proof of Indian address of the spouse
     Indian Voter Card/Aadhar Card/Marriage Certificate/ Nikahnama
     Copy of passport of the Indian spouse(if available).
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16. Artistes/ cultural personalities/ academicians/ professionals who
    visit India to participate in non profitable/ non-commercial performances
    sponsored by reputed institutions in India.
     A letter of invitation from the organizers of the event in India.
     A letter of introduction from the organization in which the applicant is
    working.

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8. SERVING/RETEIRED -DEFENSE/PARAMILITARY/POLICE PERSONNEL
9. 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 (2) blank pages.
10. Old passports must be submitted with the application form.
11. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face
    with white background.
12. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
13. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
    telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
14. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency
    equivalent to US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than
    three months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank
    statement showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or
    Travel card (Example – SBI Travel card).
15. Proof of Profession:
     Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government
    employee)
    OR
     Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company
    employee).
    OR
     A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
    Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
    OR
     A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is
    a student)
    OR
     A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
    employee).
16. Defence form ( available on
    http://www.ivacbd.com/existing/defence_personnel_form_new.pdf ).

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9. CONFERENCE VISA
10. 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 (2) blank pages.
11. Old passports must be submitted with the application form.
12. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face
    with white background.
13. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
14. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
    telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
15. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency
    equivalent to US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than
    three months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank
    statement showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or
    Travel card (Example – SBI Travel card).
16. Proof of Profession:
     Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government
    employee)
    OR
     Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company
    employee)
    OR
     A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
    Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
    OR
     A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is
    a student)
    OR
     A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
    employee).
17. A letter of invitation from the organizers of the event in India.
18. A letter of introduction from the organization in which the applicant is
    working.

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10. EMPLOYMENT VISA
11. 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 (2) blank pages.
12. Old passports must be submitted with the application form.
13. One recent passport-size colour photograph (2X2) depicting full face
    with white background.
14. A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate( whichever applicable)
15. Proof of Residence: A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline
    telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
16. Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency
    equivalent to US$150/- per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than
    three months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank
    statement showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or
    Travel card (Example – SBI Travel card).
17. Proof of Profession:
     Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government
    employee)
    OR
     Certificate from the employer(If the applicant is a private company
    employee).
    OR
     A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the
    Government of Bangladesh(In case of self employed persons).
    OR
     A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is
    a student)
    OR
     A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government
    employee).
18. A letter of invitation from the registered Indian company/ firm/
    organization indicating the nature of employment.
19. Proof of his/her employment or contract or engagement by the
    company/firm/organization in India.

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