Visa facts checked against official sources on 7 October 2026
Bangladesh visa requirements for Indians: overview
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.
Required documents
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
Bangladesh visa fees
| Option | Who it is for | Official fee |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist or visit visa | Tourism and visits to family or friends | No visa fee for Indian nationals |
| Business and other visas | Business, work, study and other purposes | No visa fee for Indian nationals |
The High Commission of Bangladesh in New Delhi states that visas are gratis for Indian nationals.
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.
Before you apply
- Visa rules and fees change. Confirm them on the official site listed below before you pay or book.
- Incomplete applications and missing documents are the most common cause of delay.
- False information can lead to refusal and affect later applications.
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.
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.
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.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 7 October 2026.
For visa options, validity and a fuller walk-through, see the Bangladesh visa guide.