How to get nvr for bangladesh?
1. No Visa Required to travel Bangladesh (NVR), (which is also a type of Bangladesh Visa), endorsement
Bangladeshi, having the nationality of other countries (except SAARC countries), their foreign national spouse and children born abroad are eligible for obtaining the endorsement of “No Visa Required to Travel to Bangladesh” (NVR) in their foreign passports. Mentionable, No Visa Required (NVR) is a type of Visa.
The validity of NVR:
The ‘‘No Visa Required to Travel to Bangladesh’’ endorsement is valid as long as the passport remains valid on which it is affixed. The person can enter Bangladesh as many times as he/she wishes and can stay there without any time restriction within the validity of the passport.
How to Apply:
Type 1 - In case of Bangladeshi having the nationality of other countries (except SAARC countries):
1) Printed copies of all pages of the duly filled in the online Application form from https://www.visa.gov.bd
2) Two 45mm X 35mm photographs taken within the last six months 3) Original Foreign Passport, valid for at least six months 4) Photocopy of the pages of valid Bangladesh Passport (MRP) containing personal information
5) The applicants who have hand written passport or expired MRP, must submit the original passport along with the application. ( যাদের হাতে লেখা বা মেয়াদোত্তীর্ণ বাংলাদেশী পাসপোর্ট আছে তাদেরকে আবেদনপত্রের সাথে
মূল পাসপোর্ট জমা দিতে হবে )
6) If there is any previous NVR issued in the old passport, copy of the relevant page of the passport must also be submitted
Type 2 - In case of foreign-born children:
1) Follow the same steps for the above application Type 1 from sub-step (1) to (3) and
2) Provide Photocopy of the birth certificate of the children having the names of either the Father or Mother or Both 3) Provide Photocopy of the pages valid Bangladesh Passport (MRP) of father/mother or both containing personal information
4) The applicants who have hand written passport or expired MRP, must submit the original passport along with the application. ( যাদের হাতে লেখা বা মেয়াদোত্তীর্ণ বাংলাদেশী পাসপোর্ট আছে তাদেরকে আবেদনপত্রের সাথে
মূল পাসপোর্ট জমা দিতে হবে )
5) If there is any previous NVR issued in the old passport, copy of the relevant page of the passport must also be submitted
6) Provide request letter of the parents to issue NVR in favour of the child/children. Please click here for sample letter.
7) Applicants who are 15 years old or above and born to Bangladeshi descendants, require compulsory clearance from the concerned authorities in Bangladesh
Type 3 - In case of foreign spouse:
1) Follow the same steps for the application Type 1 from sub-step (1) to (3) and
2) Provide Copy of Marriage Certificate 3) Provide Photocopy of the pages of spouse’s valid Bangladesh Passport (MRP) containing personal information
4) The applicants who have hand written passport or expired MRP, must submit the original passport along with the application. ( যাদের হাতে লেখা বামেয়াদোত্তীর্ণ বাংলাদেশী পাসপোর্ট আছে তাদেরকে আবেদনপত্রের সাথে
মূল পাসপোর্ট জমা দিতে হবে )
5) If there is any previous NVR issued in the old passport, copy of the relevant page of the passport must also be submitted
* Please note that the High Commission of Bangladesh has the right to ask for any additional documents at any stage for scrutiny by the Consular Officer before rendering any services to the applicants.
** Police verification will be done, if required.
Step 2: NVR Fee, payment methods and processing TimesFeesPrescribed Service fee CAN $80 (Eighty Canadian Dollars only),
Mode of Payment1) The NVR fee has to be paid by Bank Draft/Pay Order/ Postal order in favour of Bangladesh High Commission, Ottawa, Canada.2) The applicant can pay by Credit/ Debit Card in favour of Bangladesh High Commission at the High Commission office in Ottawa.3) No personal check or cash accepted.
Processing times
* Within 10 business days after receiving of your application.
* At your convenient, you can pick up your passport on the time schedule suggested by the High Commission otherwise, provide an extra registered return envelope with applicant’s full and correct address well written on it.
* Send your application by the High Commission's Address mentioned in the Contact us page if you choose to use mail service.
The High Commission bears no responsibility for delay or failure of delivery if that mentioned address is wrong, invisible or incomplete.
* For applying in person. Please Book Your Appointment for submission application.
* Pick up time: 15:00 to 17:00.
2. Visa Required (Machine-readable Visa) to travel Bangladesh (MRV) endorsement
Citizens of most countries require a valid visa to enter Bangladesh. The Bangladesh High Commission in Ottawa, Canada determines the type and category of visa and duration of stay upon receiving an application. The types and categories differ according to the purpose of visit, length of stay and bilateral arrangements with the country of the foreign national.
Canadian nationals may get visa on arrival to travel to Bangladesh. Canadian nationals along with foreign nationals residing in Canada can apply for Visa at Bangladesh High Commission in Ottawa, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Nicaraguan citizens are also accredited to this mission.
** The applicants who plan to visit the Chittagong Hill tracts area require compulsory clearance from the Security Service Division, Ministry of Home Affairs. Please fill in the attached form (Click here) and attach it with your application.
How to Apply:
Application procedure for Visa:
To apply for Visa, firstly, the applicant needs to duly fill-in the online form for visa available at the web https://www.visa.gov.bd The photo of the applicant should also be uploaded in the concerned field along with other data.
Step 1: Required Documents
1. Printed copies of all the pages of the duly filled in online Application Form duly for Bangladesh visa.
2. 2 (Two) 45mm X 35mm photographs taken within the last six months.
3. Passport is valid for at least six months.
4. Depending upon the purpose of the visit, the following additional documents may be required:
To work in a non-governmental organization (NGO), the applicant should furnish a copy of the letter of appointment from the NGO with attestation by the Bangladesh NGO Affairs Bureau, Dhaka.
Please note that after scrutiny of documents, the Consular Officer may request for an interview and/or submission of additional documents. The High Commission may accept or reject any application for a visa.
Step 2: MRV Fee, and payment methods
Visa fees
For Canadian nationals, Visa Fee is CAN$100 (single entry) and CAN$200 (multiple entries). Separate visa fees are applicable for nationals of other countries.
Mode of Payment:
The MRV fee has to be paid by Bank Draft/Pay Order/ Postal order in favour of Bangladesh High Commission, Ottawa, Canada.
1) The applicant can pay by Credit/ Debit Card in favour of Bangladesh High Commission at the High Commission office in Ottawa.
2) No personal check or cash accepted.
Visa on Arrival (VOA):
This facility is available for foreign nationals of specific countries including those of Bangladeshi origin and the nationals of countries where there is no Diplomatic Mission of Bangladesh.
The Visa on Arrival is delivered after examining the genuineness of the purpose of visits, such as Official duty, Business/trade, Investment and potential investors and Tourism.
The issuance of visa on arrival is entirely dependent on the satisfaction of the immigration officers at the port of entry (i.e. airports, land ports etc.) after examining all relevant documents.
Bangladeshi origin foreign citizens, their spouses and their offspring may also be issued a visa on arrival, on the proof of their being Bangladeshi origin.
Officers and Staff of foreign Diplomatic Missions, United Nations or its affiliated organizations located in Bangladesh may be issued a visa on arrival upon presenting their official letters of appointment or other related documents. Only U.N. passport holders will get a visa on arrival free of charge.
Procedure and fees for VOA:
1) Visa fees are to be paid in foreign currencies, such as US dollars, GB pound, Euro etc.
2) Visitors must possess a minimum of USD 500 or its equivalent amount of foreign currency in Cash or Credit card.
3) Visitors must have return tickets. As some airlines may not allow passengers to get on board without a visa, visitors are hereby advised to check with their specific airlines to find out the case.
4) Visitors must have the necessary documents to justify his/her visit. These documents are similar to those needed for a visa application at the High Commission.
5) The fee for VOA will be applicable on the basis of reciprocity only.
Duration: Visa on arrival for eligible traveller will be given for a period of maximum 30 days.
Validity:
Requirements:
a) In case of foreign spouse, any one of the above-mentioned documents of the spouse of Bangladeshi origin and photocopy of the marriage certificate with notarized affidavit/declaration on its unbroken status.
b) In case of child, any one of the above-mentioned documents of at least one parent and the photocopy of birth certificate that contains the name of the parent of Bangladeshi origin;
5. A photocopy of any court or official order in case of a name change. However, in case of women adding their husband's name as suffix, please attach a photocopy of marriage certificate.
Previous copy of NVR is not accepted as a proof of origin.
Please do not send original copy of any document except the passport on which NVR will be stamped.
The recent trend shows that a huge number of applicants are sending their applications without attaching the required Bangladeshi official document (photocopy of old passport or DNC or NID or BRC), thus failing to give adequate proof of their Bangladeshi origin. The incomplete applications are being rejected and sent back to the applicants for re-submission with the required documents.
Fees: $50.00 (Fifty US Dollar) payable to the “Embassy of Bangladesh’’ in the form of Money Order/Cashier Check/Official Check (not older than 30 days). Cash/Personal Check/Credit Card/online payment will not be accepted. In case of more than one applications submitted together, separate payment has to be made for each applicant.
NO REFUNDS: Fees, once received by the Embassy, cannot be refunded, even if the application is withdrawn or service cannot be rendered.
Click Here for Service Hours of Walk-in.
Service by Mail: Applicants may send their application by mail. If so, the applicant must provide a self-addressed return envelope (prepaid/with appropriate postage stamps) and tracking number of Priority/Express Mail of USPS only. Each applicant should, preferably, send the application in one envelope. In case of the applicants having same address, not more than two applicants should send their applications in one envelope.
Mailing Address:
Embassy of Bangladesh Attention: NVR3510 International Drive NWWashington, DC 20008
Processing time for NVR
10 working days. However, it may vary in some cases due to unavoidable reasons. For example, the issuance may be delayed in cases which require clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs in Dhaka.
PLEASE NOTE: After scrutiny of documents, the Embassy may request, if necessary, for an in-person interview and/or submission of additional documents.
The Embassy may accept or reject any application for NVR.
Tracking of the Application: https://bdembassyusatracking.org/
Please browse the following web-link of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh before departure for Bangladesh from abroad:
http://caab.gov.bd/covid19f.html
If you like, you may check whether you are eligible to receive Visa on Arrival at the port of entry in Bangladesh by following this link: http://www.bdembassyusa.org/index.php?page=visa-on-arrival
Further Enquiry:
Email: pvwing.washdc@gmail.com
To apply for a ''No Visa Required to Travel to Bangladesh (NVR)'' endorsement, the applicant needs to first fill-in the online form for visa/No Visa Required (NVR) available at the web https://www.visa.gov.bd Photo of the applicant should also be uploaded in the concerned field along with other data.
Requirements for NVR (No Visa Required) Endorsement:
FEE: Please tender the US $50 (Fifty US dollars) in the form of Money order/Bank Draft/Certified Check/Cashier Check payable to the ‘Embassy of Bangladesh’. Personal checks or Cash are not accepted.
NO REFUNDS: Fees, once received, cannot be refunded, even if the application is withdrawn or service cannot be rendered.
For Bangladeshi American:
1. Duly filled in online Visa Application Form please; 2. One color photograph with white background taken recently within the last six maonths; 3. US Passport (valid at least for six months); 4. Copy of Bangladesh Passport (Copy of Dual Nationality Certificate in case of valid Bangladesh Passport); 5. Copy of court order in case of name change.
For foreign wife / Husband of Bangladeshi or Bangladeshi American:
1. Duly filled in online Visa Application Form please; 2. Recent Passport size Color Photo – 1 (one); 3. US Passport (valid at least for six months); 4. Copy of husband’s/wife’s valid or expired Bangladesh Passport (Pages 1–7), or his Dual Citizenship Certificate; 5. Copy of court order in case of name change; 6. Notarized copy of marriage certificate; 7. Notarized affidavit/declaration by wife/husband stating that their marriage is not broken.
For children of Bangladeshi / Bangladeshi American (not born in Bangladesh):
1. Duly filled in online Visa Application Form please; 2. Recent Passport size Color Photo – 1 (one); 3. US Passport (valid for at least six months); 4. Copy of Birth certificates showing parents name; 5. Copy of Bangladesh passport of father or mother (first seven pages).
For transfer of NVR (From Old Passport to New Passport):
1. Duly filled in online Visa Application Form please; 2. Recent Passport size Color Photo – 1 (one); 3. New US Passport; 4. Original old US Passport along with photocopy of its first page and the page containing expired NVR seal; 5. Copy of court order in case of name change.
Service by Mail:
Self-addressed prepaid envelope for return mail service preferably USPS Certified /Express Mail Flat Rate (from US Post Office) / UPS or FedEx Prepaid label. The return envelope is not required if the applicant wishes to collect the Passport from the Embassy physically.
Processing time for NVR:
Application and requirements are received at the counter between 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except holidays. Delivery time is from 3:30–5:00 p.m.
