Indian Visa Information for Bangladeshi Nationals

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I. Types of Visa: Following are the visas which can be applied for visit to India –

    · Short-term Single/Double entry Journey Visa: This type of visa is to be used within one month of its issue for tourism, medical treatment, to meet relatives in India, etc. Tourist visas are non-extendable and non-convertible and normally not granted within a period of one month from the last visit. Frequent visitors are advised to apply for double entry visas for a period of upto ninety days with proper documented justification.

   · Long-term Multiple Visa: Visas valid for six months to one year, with multiple entry, are available for applicants such as professionals, work-permit holders, investors, businessmen, research scholars, fellows working in educational and research institutions and applicants undergoing long term medical treatment in India on fulfillment of relevant requirements.

   · Transit Single Entry Visa: Bangladesh nationals, transiting through India by land, river or air routes to a third country, are required to have a transit visa subject to production of one way confirmed air/bus ticket and valid visa for the third country.

   · Transit Double Entry Visa: Bangladesh nationals intending to visit a third country through India by air / road will be issued a double entry visa for a stay upto a maximum of seven days on each occasion subject to production of two way confirmed air / bus ticket and valid visa for the third country.

II. Documents required: Please submit along with the application form:-
   a. Passport, in original, with minimum validity of six months and with at least two blank pages.
   b. Two identical passport-size photographs depicting full face.

III. Supporting Documents: In addition, supporting documents, in original along with one set of photocopies attested by the applicant, are required for the       following purposes of visits: -
   i . Medical treatment in India:
      § Original medical papers indicating appointment and treatment
        § foreign exchange endorsement of US$150/-.
        In case of hospitalization or long term treatment, proof of financial resources to pay may be sought.
        § Bank statement for 6 months
        § Solvency certificate from Bank.
   ii. Business:
      § Name, address and contact numbers of applicant’s business establishments in Bangladesh
      § A letter from the sponsoring organization/company from India, and
      § A letter of recommendation from a recognized business chamber
      § A copy of the Letter of Credit pertaining either to the last business transaction or the impending business transaction with an Indian company
   iii. Tourist:
      § Foreign Exchange endorsement for US$ 150/- per person from a recognized authorised dealer(Scheduled Bank) or Bank Statement (3 months)
      § proof of confirmed hotel bookings in India
      § proof of residence in Bangladesh such as electricity or water or telephone bills in original
      § photocopy of the passport.
   iv. Journalists / Artists:
      § Invitation letter from host organization in India as well as details of places to be visited in India must be clearly indicated along with schedule of visit.
   v. Students:
     § Evidence of admission to the Institute/Course from recognized University / Board.
      § Bonafide certificate as a student if already pursuing studies in India.
      § A guarantee from parents/guardian, through the authorized Bank to the effect that he/she has enough financial resources to support your studies in India  and the Bank will remit on behalf of parents/guardian, the required foreign exchange.
      § Photocopies of relevant academic certificates on the basis of which admission is sought or has been obtained.
   vi. Research:
      § Approval of Ministry of Human Resources Development (Department of Education), Government of India (The validity of the visa will coincide with the research period.)
   vii. Conference:
      § A letter of invitation from the organizer of the conference.
      § Application forms should be submitted with at least two weeks notice.

IV. There are certain restricted / protected areas in India for which in addition to visa a special permit is required in order to visit those places. Please contact the India Visa Application Centre for further advice.

V. Land Route Endorsement: Bangladeshi Nationals travelling to India by Land Route are normally required to use the same check-post for entry and exit. In case different check posts are required for entry and exit, reason must be mentioned in the application.

VI. Diplomatic and Official Passports: Visa free regime is agreed on reciprocal basis for holders of Diplomatic Passports for a maximum of 30 days stay. Holders of official Passports will be granted visas in accordance with the International Convention and Practices.

VII. The requisite form with required documents may be submitted at the India Visa Application Centre at the following address:

VIII. A non-refundable service charge will be realized from applicant by the India Visa Application Centre run by the State Bank of India. The timings are 0800 hrs to 1400 hrs for depositing and 1600 hrs to 1800 hrs for collection of passports. The centre is open on all working days from Sunday to Thursday except holidays.

a) Your visa application is liable to be rejected if you
i). Suffer from dangerous disease, such as, tuberculosis and AIDS.
ii). Suffer from mental illness.
iii). Are addicted to or have trafficked in narcotics.
iv) Have been convicted for or have criminal charges outstanding in any country.
v) Have been deported or expelled from any county.

b) i) Even if you hold a valid entry clearance you can still be refused entry into India by the Immigration officer, if he is satisfied that:
      a ) Your entry clearance was obtained by false representation or by concealment of relevant facts, whether or not you were aware of that fact.
      b ) A change in circumstances between' the date of your application and your arrival in India it validates your entry clearance; or refusal is justified on the ground of' restricted returnability, medical. grounds, criminal record, because you are subject to a deportation order; your exclusion would be conductive to the public good.
ii) An immigration officer can ask anyone to be medically examined on arrival in India, if he considers necessary. If you intend to stay in India longer than' six months you could be required to have a medical examination before your entry clearance is issued.
iii) You must not undertake employment or formal study/research in India unless granted employment or student visa.
iv) You must leave India by the end of the authorized period of stay unless extended by appropriate authority.
v) There may be other conditions, depending on the purpose of your visit. These conditi6ns will be shown on your visa.