Visa guide · updated October 2026Do Indians need a visa for Bangladesh?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh, but it is issued free of charge (gratis) to Indian nationals. You fill in the online form at visa.gov.bd and submit it with your passport and documents.
Bangladesh visa options for Indians
| Option | Who it is for | Stay and validity | Official fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist or visit visa | Tourism and visits to family or friends | Set by the visa granted | No visa fee for Indian nationals |
| Business and other visas | Business, work, study and other purposes | Set by the visa granted | No visa fee for Indian nationals |
Bangladesh visa fees
| Option | Official fee |
|---|---|
| Tourist or visit visa | No visa fee for Indian nationals |
| Business and other visas | No visa fee for Indian nationals |
The High Commission of Bangladesh in New Delhi states that visas are gratis for Indian nationals.
Documents required
Official sources do not give a full list for every case; these are the documents applicants are normally asked for. Confirm the exact list when you apply.
- Printed online application form
- Passport and a copy of it
- Copy of your Aadhaar card
- Passport photos
- Documents for your purpose of travel, such as an invitation or hotel booking
How to apply
Complete the online visa application at visa.gov.bd and print it.
Attach your passport, photos and the documents on the High Commission’s checklist.
Submit at the Bangladesh High Commission or the Assistant High Commission that covers your state.
Collect your passport on the date you are given.
Processing time
Not published; ask the High Commission or its visa office when you submit.
Visa application centres in India
Bangladesh visa applications from India are handled at 1 office in New Delhi.
Where to apply
- New DelhiBangladesh High Commission
New DelhiBangladesh also has Deputy and Assistant High Commissions in other Indian cities; submit at the office that covers your state.
Centre list from the official sources listed below, checked on 26 October 2026. Centres open and close, so confirm before you travel to one.
Popular places to visit in Bangladesh
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Dhaka by Tanweer drmc, Public domain; Chattogram by Moheen Reeyad, CC BY-SA 4.0; Cox's Bazar by Tanweer Morshed, CC BY-SA 3.0; Sylhet by Adnan Wahid from Dhaka, Bangladesh, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Frequently asked questions
Indian passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh, but it is issued free of charge (gratis) to Indian nationals. You fill in the online form at visa.gov.bd and submit it with your passport and documents.
Tourist or visit visa: No visa fee for Indian nationals. Business and other visas: No visa fee for Indian nationals. The High Commission of Bangladesh in New Delhi states that visas are gratis for Indian nationals.
Not published; ask the High Commission or its visa office when you submit.
Complete the online visa application at visa.gov.bd and print it. Attach your passport, photos and the documents on the High Commission’s checklist. Submit at the Bangladesh High Commission or the Assistant High Commission that covers your state. Collect your passport on the date you are given.
From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 7 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 7 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.