Indian Visa Application Centre, Dhaka

 

Indian Visa Application Center one of the largest Indian visa processing agency in the world. Visa services of High Commission of India, Dhaka, Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong, Assistant High Commission of India, Rajshahi,  Assistant High Commission of India, Sylhet and  Assistant High Commission of India, khulna are outsourced to State Bank of India. SBI’s Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) at Gulshan, Dhaka was established in December 2005 followed by IVAC, Chittagong in October 2006, IVAC, Sylhet in July 2009, IVAC, Motijheel in July 2009, IVARC, Khulna in May 2011, IVAC, Rajshahi in 11th December 2012, IVAC opened at Dhanmondi on 1st January 2015 and shifted to IVAC Mirpur 13th November 2016, IVAC Jessore on 20th December and Dhaka IVAC was opened at Jamuna Future Park on 14th July 2018. IVAC at Thakurgoan and Bogura was opened on 6th January 2019. The last IVAC were opened respectivly at Satkhira, Brahmanbaria, Noakhali, Comilla on 13th January . IVAC processes around 5 lacs visa applications of Bangladeshi Passport holders in a year, which, by far, could perhaps be the largest number by any visa processing agency worldwide.

 

State Bank of India (SBI), the majority share holding of which lies with the Government of India is the largest commercial bank in India and one of the top 20 banks in Asia.SBI has 15000 branches in India and 186 branches outside India. It employs over 2 lacs personal for business operations worldwide. SBI is the proud recipient of many recognitions/awards this year, the notable among them being “Bank of the Year 2008-India”Bank of the Year by Banker Magazine, Most Admired Infrastructure Financier ” award by KPMG ” “Top Public Sector Bank under SME Financing” by Dun and Brad sheet and “Best Executive award” to the Chairman by Asia Money. SBI has improved its ranking in Fortune 500 list, Forbes list of 2000 largest companies in the world, Banker list of 1000 world banks, Brand Finance- Global 500 Financial Brand recognition, to name a few.

 

SBI proposes to open more visa centers in Bangladesh to provide timely and quality services to Bangladeshi nationals.

Our special services are for applicants:

  • Online passport tracking system to ascertain the status of application www.ivacbd.com & Conformation SMS for collecting the passports
  • Online payment gateway

State Bank of India is the only authorize agency for receiving visa application in Bangladesh.

Types of Indian Visa and Required Documents

Please note that your application should be submitted with the following documents:

  • 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. Copy of the passport ( Page no 2 & 3 ) should be attached. All old passports must be submitted with the application form.
  • One recent (not less than 3 months old) 2×2 (350×350 pixels) colour photograph depicting full face with white background.
  • Proof of Residence: A copy of National ID Card and Utility Bill such as electricity, telephone, gas or water bill (not more than 6 month old)
  • Proof of Profession: Certificate from the employer. In case of students, copy of Identity card from the educational institution is to be attached, for retired person need retirement papers .
  • Proof of Financial soundness: International travel card like SBI Travel card / updated bank statement (last 3 month) / endorsement* of foreign currency equivalent to US$150/- per applicant ( Endorsement* should not be older than 1 (one) month at the time of submission), International credit card with running year endorsement in the passport.

* Fake dollar endorsements will be treated as the reason of visa rejection of the visa application.

  • Online Visa Application form which has BGD Registration No.
    • Applicants would be required to scan and upload their photograph in the designated space provided in the online application form.
    • Applicants must make sure that their date of birth & place of birth in the current passport matches with the one in the old passport, NID card and / or birth certificate.
    • All old passport must be submitted on the date of submission , without all old passport application will be treat as incomplete.
    • Bangladeshi passport holder all categories of Indian visas are accepted on a walk in basis.
    • The application form should be submitted at the IVAC center within 8 days of filling up the form.
    • Where to Apply for Visa
Tourist Visa
  • NID/Birth certificate,
  • Latest Utility Bill copy
  • Bank statement/Dollar endorsement (Endorsement should not be older than 1 (one) month at the time of submission)/Active international credit card / Travel card
  • Profession proof
  • Last passport copy and all old passports

Remarks : Normally issued for a period of stay in India upto 90 days for the purpose of tourism/ meeting relatives/ pilgrimage etc.

N:B: Parents/legal guardians of a minor child below 18 years of age who are coming  on student Visa to India may apply under the category Entry Visa while parents  of child above 18 years age may apply for Tourist visa for  travel to India.

Documents required : General documents

Business Visa
  • NID
  • Latest Utility Bill copy
  • Bank statement /Dollar endorsement /Active international credit card /Travel card
  • Profession proof
  • Tin, Tax certificate
  • Invitation letter
  • IRC/ERC
  • LC / Dual party Agreement
  • Association certificate
  • Last passport copy and all old passports

Remarks Issued to applicants desirous to visit India on business (commercial/economic/trade)purposes.

NB: The visa applications of dependents of business visa holders  they shall be required to select “Business Visa” while filling the application form.

Documents required In addition to general documents, the application should be supported by: (i) Name, address and contact numbers of applicant’s business establishment in Bangladesh; (ii) a letter from the sponsoring organization/company from India; (iii) letter of recommendation from a recognized Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh; (iv) a copy of the Letter of Credit pertaining either to the last business transaction or the impending business transaction with an Indian company; (v) a copy of valid Trade License with Tax Identification Number (TIN). (vi)Covering letter explaining purpose of visit and nature of business dealings. (vii)A copy of statement of the bank account of the company of the applicant (for last six months). (viii)A copy of statement of bank account of the applicant (for last six months). (ix) Genuine Import Registration Certificate (IRC) & Export Registration Certificate (ERC) (x) If employed in a company or a private firm, a copy of the employment contract showing period of contract, designation & monthly salary of the applicant. (xi) In case of participation in or visiting a trade/business exhibition/fair in India, details of the nature of participation and a copy of the invitation letter from the exhibition/fair authorities or Federation/Chamber concerned

Short-term Single, Entry Visa
  • NID/Birth certificate,
  • Latest Utility Bill copy
  • Bank statement/Dollar endorsement (Endorsement should not be older than 1 (one) month at the time of submission)/Active international credit card / Travel card
  • Profession proof
  • Last passport copy and all old passports

Remarks : Normally issued for a period of stay in India upto 90 days for the purpose of tourism/ meeting relatives/ pilgrimage etc. The entry to India under this type of visa will be one month from date of issue of visa

N:B: The visa applications of dependents of business visa holders. Earlier they were supposed to select “Entry Visa”. Now they shall be required to select “Business Visa” while filling the application form. Parents/legal guardians of a minor child below 18 years of age who are coming  on student Visa to India may apply under the category Entry Visa while parents  of child above 18 years age may apply for Tourist visa for  travel to India.
Documents required : General documents

Long-term Multiple, Entry Visa
  • NID/Birth certificate,
  • Latest Utility Bill copy
  • Bank statement/Dollar endorsement (Endorsement should not be older than 1 (one) month at the time of submission) /Active international credit card /Travel card
  • Profession proof
  • Last passport copy and all old passports

Remarks : Issued to persons whose children are studying in India and dependents of persons employed in India or any other categories of persons requiring long term stay in India.

Documents required : General documents along with supporting documents (e.g., letter from school, letter from employer in India, etc)

Transit Single Entry Visa
  • NID/Birth certificate,
  • Latest Utility Bill copy
  • Bank statement/Dollar endorsement (Endorsement should not be older than 1 (one) month at the time of submission) /Active international credit card /Travel card
  • Confirm Bus ticket and Hotel booking
  • Profession proof
  • Last passport copy and all old passports

Remarks : Persons transiting through India by land/river to a third country will be issued transit visa subject to production of ticket and valid visa for the third country.

Documents required : General documents alongwith copy of a confirmed ticket plus visa for the third country.Copy of Hotel booking.

Transit Double Entry Visa
  • NID/Birth certificate,
  • Latest Utility Bill copy
  • Bank statement/Dollar endorsement (Endorsement should not be older than 1 (one) month at the time of submission) /Active international credit card /Travel card
  • Confirm Bus ticket and Hotel booking
  • Profession proof
  • Last passport copy and all old passports

Remarks : Double entry transit visa will be issued to Bangladeshi nationals travelling by air subject to stipulation that period during each stay should not exceed 72 hours and they should possess confirmed return tickets and valid visa for the third country.
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Documents required : General documents alongwith copy of a confirmed ticket plus visa for the third country.Copy of Hotel booking.

Medical /Medical attendant Visas
  • NID/Birth certificate,
  • Latest Utility Bill copy
  • Bank statement/Dollar endorsement (Endorsement should not be older than 1 (one) month at the time of submission) /Active international credit card /Travel card
  • Medical Invitation letter from India with specific date
  • All Medical original documents
  • Profession proof
  • Last passport copy and all old passports

Remarks : Persons visiting India to get medical treatment.

Documents required : General documents and (i) Medical certificate, in original, from recognized hospitals/ doctors indicating in detail the medical condition of the patient; (ii) Recommendation from the attending doctor for availing treatment abroad in case of first visit; (iii) recommendation from the attending doctor in India in case of continued treatment in India; (iv) In case of hospitalization or long term treatment, proof of financial resources, as indicated below, may be sought: (a) Bank statements for last 6 months. (b) Solvency certificate from Bank.

Student Visa
  • NID/Birth certificate,
  • Latest Utility Bill copy
  • Bank Solvency & Bank statement
  • Bonafied Certificate
  • Profession proof
  • Last passport copy and all old passports

Remarks : Prospective students

Documents required : General documents plus (i) evidence of admission to the Institute/Course in a recognized University / Board in India; (ii) Guarantee from parents/guardian, through the authorized Bank to the effect that the applicant has enough financial resources to support studies in India and that bank will remit the required foreign exchange on behalf of the parent/guardian; (iii) Photocopies of relevant academic certificates on the basis of which admission is sought or has been obtained

Research Visa
  • NID/Birth certificate,
  • Latest Utility Bill copy
  • Bank statement/Dollar endorsement (Endorsement should not be older than 1 (one) month at the time of submission) /Active international credit card /Travel card
  • Invitation letter from India
  • Profession proof & forwarding Letter
  • Last passport copy and all old passports

Remarks : The applicant should submit visa application along with full particulars of field of Research at least one week before his travel to India to take up the work.

Documents required : General documents plus invitation, etc from the institute

Conference Visa
  • NID/Birth certificate,
  • Latest Utility Bill copy
  • Bank statement/Dollar endorsement (Endorsement should not be older than 1 (one) month at the time of submission) /Active international credit card /Travel card
  • Invitation letter from India
  • Profession proof
  • Last passport copy and all old passports

Remarks : Individuals invited to attend events/seminars/conferences in India.

Documents required : General documents plus (i) a letter of invitation from the organizer of the conference in India; and (ii) A letter from the employer in Bangladesh

Employment Visa
  • NID/Birth certificate,
  • Latest Utility Bill copy
  • Bank statement/Dollar endorsement (Endorsement should not be older than 1 (one) month at the time of submission) /Active international credit card /Travel card
  • Invitation from India
  • Agreement Letter & Job Offer Letter.
  • All legal documents of Employer.
  • Profession proof
  • Last passport copy and all old passports

Remarks : Professionals who have been offered employment in India.

Documents required : General documents and (i) a copy of the appointment letter from the Indian firm; (ii) a letter addressed to the Visa Section, High Commission of India, Dhaka from the employer in India; (iii) testimonials of interview in India; (iv) copies of press notification in India regarding the post; (v) if the person is employed in Bangladesh, a letter from the present employer is also necessary; (vi) Persons traveling to India on Employment Visa are required to register themselves with nearest FRRO.

Training Visa
  • NID/Birth certificate,
  • Latest Utility Bill copy
  • Bank statement/Dollar endorsement (Endorsement should not be older than 1 (one) month at the time of submission) /Active international credit card /Travel card
  • Invitation letter from India
  • Profession proof
  • Bangladeshi Employer forwarding Letter
  • Last passport copy and all old passports

Remarks : To attend various training program in India.

Documents required : Persons applying for training visa should in addition to the documents under “general conditions”, submit a copy of the letter from the institution in India, a letter addressed to the Visa Section, High Commission of India, Dhaka from the institution in India, If the person is employed in Bangladesh, a letter from the present employer is also necessary

Muktijodhas
  • NID
  • Latest Utility Bill copy
  • Bank statement /Dollar endorsement (Endorsement should not be older than 1 (one) month at the time of submission) /Active international credit card
  • Profession proof
  • Muktijodha certificate – both original & photocopy
  • Muktijodha gadget copy.
  • Last passport copy and all old passports

 

Only dollar endorsement from banks which have reported to IVAC’s request to share endorsement date on daily basis, are being accepted.

Indian Visa Fee for Bangladesh Citizens,

  • There is no visa fee for Bangladeshi passport holders applying for Indian visa.
  • Other foreign nationals are required to pay visa fee unless they are exempt from payment of visa fee under orders of Government of India.
  • All persons applying for visa at any IVAC in Bangladesh is required to pay Visa Processing Fee(VPF) as per rates indicated below.
How to apply

GRATIS VISA – Nationals of Bangladesh, Afghanistan , Argentina , Jamaica , Maldives ,DPR Korea, Mauritius, South Africa and Uruguay are to be issued visa gratis.No fee shall be charged from the nationals of these countries for Protected /Restricted Area permit. (PAP/RAP).Processing Fee for Indian Visas have been revised to BDT 800/- with effect from August 5, 2018. This is the first revision of fee since December 18, 2014 and is being instituted to cover the cost of inflation over the past four years and increasing overheads.

 

Indian Visa Application Center Visa Processing Fee (In Taka) per application
IVAC, Dhaka (JFP) ৳ 800
Chittagong ৳ 800
Sylhet ৳ 800
Khulna ৳ 800
Rajshahi ৳ 800
Barisal ৳ 800
Mymensingh ৳ 800
Rangpur ৳ 800
Jessore ৳ 800
Thakurgoan ৳ 800
Bogura ৳800
Satkhira ৳ 800
Brahmanbaria ৳ 800
Noakhali ৳ 800
Comilla ৳ 800

 

FILLING UP ONLINE VISA APPLICATION

Instruction to fill-up the Online Visa Application Click Here

 

Please go through these instructions carefully before filling in THE ONLINE VISA APPLICATION FORM

Please click on the link https://indianvisa-bangladesh.nic.in/visa to fill up the visa application form.

1. Digital photograph and one coloured photograph (both photos should be same and less than three months old) should be pasted (Not pinned or stapled) at the top right corner of the visa application.

2. Please fill in all mandatory columns carefully. Incorrect information shall lead to outright rejection of visa application.

3. Kindly note web file number for future references.

4. Please sign at the box on the top right corner of the visa application as well as on the last page of visa application.

5. YOUR IP ADDRESS WILL BE LOGGED. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE FICTITIOUS ENTRIES.

6. Special Attention:

(a) Column marked * is mandatory.

(b) Column-A-Personal Particulars: Name, Surname and other details should be same as mentioned in the Passport.

(c) Column-B:-Passport Details: Passport No., Place of Issue, Date of Issue and Date of Expiry should be same as mentioned in your existing valid passport.

(d) Column-C-Applicant’s Contact Details: Present address should be same as mentioned in your utility bills and also provide correct email address and mobile numbers.

(e) Column-D-Family Details: Should not be left blank. Filling in column on previous nationality is mandatory.

(f) Column-E-Details of Visa Sought: Mandatory.

(g) Column-F-Previous Visit: Should not be left blank (details of previous visa number and date of issue should be mentioned).

(h) Column-I-Details of Two Reference: Please provide genuine contact details.

Frequently Asked Questions on Indian Medical Visa from Dhaka

Q.1. Is there any special arrangement for applicants requiring medical visas?

Ans: A dedicated Medical Help Desk at IVAC Gulshan accepts only emergency medical visa applications even before their scheduled appointment date.

Q.2.How many medical attendants are allowed with a patient?

Ans: Upto three medical attendants can be issued visa with a patient.

Q.3. Is medical treatment allowed on Tourist Visa.

Ans: Under normal circumstances, medical treatment on Tourist Visa is not permissible and may result in refusal of visa subsequently. However, in case of any emergency, Tourist Visa should be converted into Medical Visa for medical treatment.

Q.4. I travelled to India on Tourist Visa and had to undergo medical treatment in urgency. Now, I want to apply for medical visa. What should I do?

Ans: While submitting your application for medical visa, please submit all the documents, including of your previous treatment in India.

Q.5. What are the documents required for medical visa in addition to the general documents?

Ans: (i) Medical certificate, in original, from recognised hospitals/ doctors indicating in detail the medical condition of the patient; (ii) Recommendation from the attending doctor for availing treatment abroad in case of first visit; (iii) recommendation from the attending doctor in India in case of continued treatment in India; (iv) In case of hospitalisation or long term treatment, proof of financial resources.

Q.6. My patient is already in India. I want to apply for a medical attendant visa.

Ans: Medical Attendant visas are issued alongwith patient only.

Q.7. Is it necessary that Medical Attendants should be blood relative of the patient?

Ans: No, there is no such requirement.

 

Indian Medical Visa from Dhaka

 

How to Apply Indian Medial Visa Online from Dhaka?

You can apply Indian Medical Visa Online through portal with all required documents. Find more details here.

What are required Documents for Medical Visa Application from Dhaka?

Indian Medical Visa required documents from Dhaka are listed here in detail.

What is Indian Medical Visa Processing time from Dhaka?

Indian Medical Visa processing time usually takes 48 hrs. to 76 hrs. Emergency Medical visa from Dhaka you can directly reach out to IVAC Dhaka.

Medical Visa Invitation letter required for Application in Dhaka?

Medical Visa Invitation letter from reputed Hospital is required to apply Indian Medical Visa from Dhaka

 

Indian Visa Application Centre, Dhaka

Floor – G1, South Court, Jamuna Future Park,

প্রগতি সারণী – দেবগ্রাম রোড,

Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh

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