Yes, the Bangladeshi consulate requires our original passport.

It usually takes 5 working days for the visa to be granted.

For Bangladeshi Business visa application you need to provide:

1. Completely filled-in visa application form
2. Your original passport, valid for at least six months.
3. Visa fees
4. Three passport size recent photographs
5. Invitation letter from a business organization in Bangladesh
6. Letter from the employer confirming the applicant's position in the company.
7. Flight itinerary.
8. Self-addressed pre-paid special delivery envelope

It is for leisure and recreational purposes only.

The business visa is purposed mainly for people who want to participate in business meetings, conferences etc. The visa holders are not allowed to work or seek employment in Bangladesh.

The tourist visa grants you the right to reside in Bangladesh for maximum of 60 days.

The tourist visa grants you the right to reside in Bangladesh for maximum of 180 days.

No, the tourist visas are issued only for single and double entry. Only business visas have multiple entry option.

Irish Residents:
-Tourist visa, 2-Month, Single entry: €120
-Tourist visa, 2-Month, Double entry: €140

-Business visa, 2-Month, Single entry: €120
-Business visa, 2-Month, Double entry: €140

NB: The above listed visa fees apply for Irish Passport holders only. If you are a passport holder of another country and you are currently residing in Ireland please contact Visa First Help Desk to confirm the visa fee which will apply in your case.

UK Residents:
-Tourist visa, 2-Month, Single entry: £70
-Tourist visa, 2-Month, Double entry: £80

-Business visa, 6-Month, Single entry: £70
-Business visa, 6-Month, Double entry: £100

NB: The above listed visa fees apply for UK Passport holders only. If you are a passport holder of another country and you are currently residing in the UK please contact Visa First Help Desk to confirm the visa fee which will apply in your case.

Australian Residents:
-Tourist visa, 2-Month, Single entry: AU$90
-Tourist visa, 2-Month, Double entry: AU$105
-Tourist visa, 2-Month, Multiple entry: AU$320

-Business visa, 6-Month, Single entry: AU$90
-Business visa, 6-Month, Double entry: AU$105
-Business visa, 6-Month, Multiple entry: AU$320

NB: The above listed visa fees apply for Australian Passport holders only. If you are a passport holder of another country and you are currently residing in Australia please contact Visa First Help Desk to confirm the visa fee which will apply in your case.

New Zealand Residents:
-Tourist visa, 2-Month, Single entry (Express service 2 weeks): NZ$220
-Tourist visa, 2-Month, Single entry (Standard service 3 weeks): NZ$190
-Tourist visa, 2-Month, Double entry (Express service 2 weeks): NZ$220
-Tourist visa, 2-Month, Double entry (Standard service 3 weeks): NZ$190
-Tourist visa, 2-Month, Multiple entry (Express service 2 weeks): NZ$250
-Tourist visa, 2-Month, Multiple entry  (Standard service 3 weeks): NZ$220

-Business visa, 6-Month, Single entry (Express service 2 weeks): NZ$220
-Business visa, 6-Month, Single entry (Standard service 3 weeks): NZ$190
-Business visa, 6-Month, Double entry (Express service 2 weeks): NZ$220
-Business visa, 6-Month, Double entry (Standard service 3 weeks): NZ$190
-Business visa, 6-Month, Multiple entry (Express service 2 weeks): NZ$250
-Business visa, 6-Month, Multiple entry (Standard service 3 weeks): NZ$220

NB: The fees listed above apply to New Zealand Passport holders only. If you hold a passport from another country, please contact the Visa First Help Desk to confirm the visa fee that will apply for you.