Visa Checklist
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Tourist
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC from the employer (original/master copy)
- Copy of hotel booking
- Copy of invitation from Bangladesh national(s)
- Copy of invitees' ID(s)
- NOC of the parents and copy of the their passports (for minors)
Business
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC/recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy) with a maximum validity of 3 months
- Business card of the applicant (required for a business visa)
- Invitation letter from business organisation incorporated in Bangladesh with latest tax payment certificate
Employment
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC/Recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Appointment letter
- Recommendation letter from BIDA/BEZA/BEPZA/Hi-Tech Park/PPP Authority and other applicable authorities
NVR (No Visa Required)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- Copy of Bangladeshi NID/valid passport/BRC of the applicant
- Copy of Bangladeshi NID/valid passport/BRC of the applicant’s parent(s)/grandparents/spouse
- Introductory letter from Bangladeshi parent(s)/grandparent(s)/spouse
C (Crew)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC/recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Recommendation/appointment letter of appointing authority
D (Diplomatic)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC/Recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Copy of passport of principal visa holder
- Recommendation letter of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh/Note verbale from the respective missions (Original/Master Copy)
- Visa page of principal applicant (for spouse and family members)
ND (Non-Diplomatic Staff)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- Note Verbal or Appointment letter and letter of recommendation from concerned diplomatic mission (Original/Master Copy)
- Proof of relation (registered marriage certificate, birth registration certificate etc.) and visa copy of the principal applicant (for spouse and family members) along with reference letter
DA (Domestic Aide)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC from the employer (original/master copy)
- Note Verbale or Appointment letter and letter of recommendation from concerned diplomatic mission (Original/Master Copy)
FE (Dependent family Member of E visa holder)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC from the employer (original/master copy)
- Copy of passport of principal visa holder with visa page
- Registered marriage certificate for spouse and birth certificate for dependent children
- Recommendation letter from concerned organisation (optional)
E1 (Project related development partners of Bangladesh)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC from the employer (original/master copy)
- Recommendation letter from the concerned Ministry of Bangladesh Government/organisation/autonomous bodies
- Invitation of the Bangladeshi sponsor
J (Journalist)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC from the employer (original/master copy)
- Detailed proposal about the task in Bangladesh
- Recommendation letter from external publicity wing of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh
FJ (Dependent family member of J)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Registered marriage certificate for spouse
- Birth registration certificate for kids
M (Religious)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Invitation from the religious mission /institute in Bangladesh
- Consent letter from the Ministry of religious Affairs (MoRA), Bangladesh
FM (Dependent family members of M visa holders)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Consent letter from the Ministry of religious Affairs (MoRA) issued in favour of the principal applicant
- Photocopy of passport of principal visa holder
- Request letter from the concerned organisation
- Registered marriage certificate for spouse and birth certificate for children
PI (Private Investor) Visa
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Certificates from BIDA/BEZA/BEPZA/HiTech Park/concerned ministry/PPP Authority and other applicable authorities that the investor is the bonafied investor
- Detailed business plan with proposed business activities, amount of investment, generation of local employment & local establishment etc.
N (NGO)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Appointment letter attested by NGO Affairs Bureau
- Appointment letter
FN (Dependent family membersof persons of category N)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Photocopy of passport of principal visa holder
- Request letter from the concerned organisation
- Registered marriage certificate for spouse and birth certificate for children
P (Performer on contract)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Invitation letter from employer/organisation/club
- Undertaking on tax payment by inviting organisation
FP (Dependent family members of persons holding 'P' visa)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Photocopy of passport of principal visa holder
- Registered marriage certificate for spouse and birth certificate for children
FPI (Dependent family members of persons of category PI)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Photocopy of passport of principal visa holder
- Registered marriage certificate for spouse and birth certificate for children
- Recommendation letter from the concerned organisation
R (Research)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Recommendation letter from concerned organisation as and when necessary
- Consent letter from the concerned ministry
- Proof of admission/offer letter
- Bank solvency certificate/proof of financial solvency except for trainees of Government organization
FR (spouse a dependent family members of persons of category R)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Photocopy of passport of principal visa holder
- Request letter from the concerned organisation
- Proof of relationship (registered marriage certificate for spouse and birth certificate for children) and reference letter from the principal vis holder
S (Student)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Proof of admission/offer letter
- Bank solvency certificate/proof of financial solvency except for trainees of Government organisation
FS (Dependent family members S visa holder)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Copy of passport of principal visa holder
- Marriage registration certificate for spouse and birth certificate for children
TI (Tableague ijtema)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Recommendation from the central tableague markus/tableague jamat of the concerned country
TF (Family of Bangladeshi national/Foreign nationals of Bangladeshi origin)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Proof of Bangladeshi nationality of applicant/affidavit declaring relationship with Bangladeshi citizen
- Marriage registration certificate for spouse and birth certificate for children
TR (Transit)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Proof of visa in third country
- Ticket for a third country
- Continues discharge certificate for sea man and mariners
A1 (Government officials, their family members, member of government delegations)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Note verbale
A2 (UN Officials)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Note verbal/recommendation letter of concerned organisation
FA2 (Dependent family members of A2 visa holder)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Copy of passport of principal visa holder
- Recommendation letter of concerned organisation
- Registered marriage certificate for spouse and birth certificate for dependent children
A3 (Professionals)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Recommendation letter from Economic Relations Division/concerned government organisation/Bangladesh Embassy
FA3 (Dependents of Professionals)
- Online Application form duly signed by the applicant in at office premises. For the online form visit visa.gov.bd
- One passport-size colour photograph with white background
- Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and a minimum of 2 blank pages
- A copy of the applicant’s passport (Bio and information pages separately)
- A copy of minimum 3 months valid Emirates ID/UAE Residence Visa (ID card Front & Back both in one page)
- NOC /recommendation letter from the employer (original/master copy)
- Recommendation letter from Economic Relations Division/concerned government organisation/Bangladesh Embassy
