Welcome to the Embassy of Bangladesh, Tokyo



Visa at a Glance/General information

Visa  Information:

Foreign nationals require a valid visa to enter Bangladesh. Embassy of Bangladesh, Tokyo 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 arrangement with the country of the foreign national. The only exceptions are Bangladesh origin foreign nationals (except SAARC countries), their children and spouse who are eligible to obtain No Visa Required (NVR) in their foreign passports to enter Bangladesh.

VISA APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Step-1: Online Application Submission

Step-2: Document Preparation and Fee for Application

Step-3: Application Submission and Visa Collection


STEP 1: ON LINE APPLICATION SUBMISSION

  1. Japanese nationals and other foreign nationals holding residence permit in Japan may apply for Bangladesh visa. Please visit https://www.visa.gov.bd for online application for Machine Readable Visa (MRV/English Version only). You may face problem in logging-on the website if you are using an earlier version than 9.0 of Internet Explorer (Windows) or an earlier version than 3.5 of Mozilla Firefox or due to server maintenance. Please read the instructions carefully and check the FAQ before you start your application.
  2. After completing all the steps of the online visa application form, please check all your information carefully before submit the application online. After submitting the application you will get a pdf form with barcode will be generated. The applicant needs to the print-out of the filled-in application form with barcode (4 pages).
    [IMPORTANT]: Please note that Bangladesh Embassy does not accept any visa application form by hand writing.

STEP 2: SUBMIT THE PRINTED COPY OF THE COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AT THE VISA COUNTER

  1. Application Hours: 09:15 AM to 01:00 PM  Monday to Friday (Except holidays: Please check the holiday list here)
  2. Embassy of Bangladesh: 3-29 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (for google map, please click here)
  3. Fees: For Japanese Nationals, No Visa Fee required.
    For applicants other than Japanese Nationals: Applicable visa fee is available at https://www.visa.gov.bd

Please check HERE for money transfer.

Visa Fees:

For Japanese Nationals, No Visa Fee is required.

For applicants other than Japanese Nationals: Applicable visa fee is available here. The applicant must deposit the required amount to the account of Bangladesh Embassy in terms of equivalent JPY. Please visit your nearest JP Bank to know the exchange rate (USD-JPY) of the same day you intend to transfer. Applicants are requested NOT to transfer fee online/over internet. After depositing the required amount, the applicant must bring the original money transfer receipt to Embassy and submit along with other documents. The fee must be deposited in the following account of the Embassy:


Account Name

Embassy of Bangladesh Tokyo Consular

Bank Name

Mitsubishi UFJ Bank (MUFJ)

Branch Name

Kojimachi(Code: 616)

Type of account

Ordinary Bank Account (Futsuu)

Account No.

0393471


Note: All service recipients are requested to take utmost care while transferring money to the designated account of the Embassy of Bangladesh, Tokyo. In case of any discrepancy, service recipients are requested to submit request for refund to the Embassy of Bangladesh, Tokyo within 7 (seven) days of the associated transaction, failing which the Embassy will not be liable or bound to refund any claim. Please note that the refund claims usually take several days to process.

[IMPORTANT]:

  1. Please note that Bangladesh Embassy does not receive any visa application by post. Applicants must submit their applications either by themselves or by any authorized persons / organizations being physically present at the embassy. Power of Attorney is not required for proxy application.
  2. Applicants under-18 years old must submit written permission from his/her parents along with the copies of Passport/ID card and birth certificate/municipality declaration.

STEP 3: COLLECTION

  1. Delivery Hours: 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM Monday to Friday (Except holidays)

[NOTE: Visa Processing Time: Visa processing takes at least 4 (seven) workdays, subject to receipt of all required documents/information.]


VISA CATEGORY AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The applicants are required to submit the following documents depending on the purpose of the visit. However, it may also be noted that additional documents may be asked for by the Embassy as applicable.

Visa Category

Purpose of visit

Visa Period

Duration

Required Documents

Tourist
(VISA Type: T)

Travel Attend to academic seminar, workshop etc.

6 months
(Single Entry)

30 days

  • Duly filled-out online application
  • Original passport with a validity of at least six months and two empty pages
  • Copy of the information page of the passport
  • One recent passport size photograph
  • Copy of hotel reservation/booking in Bangladesh
  • Flight Particulars
  • Additional documents for non-Japanese nationals
  • Copy of alien registration card

Original Employment Certificate/Student Certificate.

Business
(VISA Type: B)

Business

6 months
(Single Entry)

1 year
(Multiple Entry)

30/60/90 days

  • Duly filled-out online application
  • Original passport with a validity of at least six months and two empty pages
  • Copy of the information page of the passport
  • One recent passport size photograph
  • Copy of hotel reservation/booking in Bangladesh
  • Flight Particulars
  • Original Recommendation letter from concerned business organization in Japan with the endorsement from the concerned Chamber of Commerce; incase if the company is not the member of the Chamber of Commerce, then complete profile of the company
  • Invitation letter from Bangladesh (for Multiple Entry)
  • Business card
  • Additional documents for non-Japanese nationals
  • Copy of alien registration card

Original Employment Certificate/Student Certificate.

Investors
(VISA Type: PI)

Investment Management of established business/commercial organization

1 year
(Multiple Entry)

As Required

  • Duly filled-out online application
  • Original passport with a validity of at least six months and two empty pages
  • Copy of the information page of the passport
  • One recent passport size photograph
  • Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
  • Flight Particulars
  • Original letter from concerned business organization in Japan and the invitation letter from Bangladesh.
  • Letter of approval from BIDA/BEZA or concerned Ministry in Bangladesh
  • Additional documents for non-Japanese nationals
  • Copy of alien registration card

Original Employments Certificate/ Students Certificate.

Student
(VISA Type: S)

Study Purpose

1 year
(Multiple Entry)

As Required

  • Duly filled-out online application
  • Original passport with a validity of at least six months and two empty pages
  • Copy of the information page of the passport
  • One recent passport size photograph
  • Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
  • Flight Particulars
  • Original Invitation/ offer letter from the approved university/ college/ school in Bangladesh (educational institutions in Bangladesh approved by UGC/ Ministry of Education
  • Declaration/ recommendation letter from university/ college/ school in Japan
  • Bank guarantee document

Additional documents for non-Japanese nationals

  • Copy of alien registration card

Original Employments Certificate/ Students Certificate.

Employment
(VISA Type: E)

Employment

3 months
(Multiple Entry)

90 days

  • Duly filled-out online application
  • Original passport with a validity of at least six months and two empty pages
  • Copy of the information page of the passport
  • One recent passport size photograph
  • Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
  • Flight Particulars
  • Letter of appointment from concerned organizations in Japan (Original)and Bangladesh
  • Letter of approval from BIDA/BEZA or concerned Ministry in Bangladesh

Additional documents for non-Japanese nationals

  • Copy of alien registration card

Original Employments Certificate/Students Certificate.

Employment
(VISA Type: E1)

To inspect Project/

Supervision/

Maintenance/

Set-up/

Soft Ware Supply and Equipment and similar other business

6 months
(Multiple Entry)

30 days

  • Duly filled-out online application
  • Original passport with a validity of at least six months and two empty pages
  • Copy of the information page of the passport
  • One recent passport size photograph
  • Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
  • Flight Particulars
  • Original Recommendation Letter from concerned organizations in Japan
  • Invitation from local sponsor, copy of agreement
  • Letter of approval from BIDA/BEZA or concerned Ministry in Bangladesh

Additional documents for non-Japanese nationals

  • Copy of alien registration card

Original Employments Certificate/Students Certificate.

Official
(VISA Type: A/A1)

Japanese Government representatives / Officials for Official duty

Based on Note Verbale

Based on Note Verbale

  • Duly filled-out online application
  • Original passport with a validity of at least six months and two empty pages
  • Copy of the information page of the passport
  • One recent passport size photograph
  • Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
  • Flight Particulars

Original Note Verbale from concerned Ministry/Organization

Official
(VISA Type:A2)

Officials of the UN and other UN Bodies, International/

Regional organizations for Official duty/

Service

Based on Recommen-dation letter

Based on Recommen-ation letter

  • Copy of the information page of the passport
  • One recent passport size photograph
  • Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
  • Flight Particulars
  • Original Letter of request/recommendation of the relevant international organization

Official
(VISA Type: A3)

Officials appointed in any office/

organization under bilateral/multilateral agreement between Bangladesh government and development assistance organization

Based on Recommendation letter

Based on Recommendation letter

  • Duly filled-out online application
  • Original passport with a validity of at least six months and two empty pages
  • Copy of the information page of the passport
  • One recent passport size photograph
  • Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
  • Flight Particulars
  • Recommendation of the concerned Ministry/ ERD of the of Ministry of Finance/ relevant government agency of Bangladesh international organization
  • Original Recommendation Letter from concerned organizations in Japan

NGO
(VISA Type: N)

Non-Government Organization (NGO) related visit

3 months
(Multiple)

90 days

  • Duly filled-out online application
  • Original passport with a validity of at least six months and two empty pages
  • Copy of the information page of the passport
  • One recent passport size photograph
  • Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
  • Flight Particulars
  • Original approval letter from the NGO Affairs Bureau in Bangladesh
  • Contract letter between the employing organization in Bangladesh and the applicant
  • Letter from the sending organizations in Japan

Research
(VISA Type: R)

Participating for Research

Training Internship

3 months
(Multiple)

90 days

  • Duly filled-out online application
  • Original passport with a validity of at least six months and two empty pages
  • Copy of the information page of the passport
  • One recent passport size photograph
  • Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
  • Flight Particulars
  • Recommendation of the concerned institution/organization and approval from the concerned Ministry in Bangladesh
  • Letter from the sending organizations in Japan

Sport
(VISA Type: P)

Sports Organizer/ Player/

Coach etc. for Professional duty/service

Based on Recommendation letter

Based on Recommendation letter

  • Duly filled-out online application
  • Original passport with a validity of at least six months and two empty pages
  • Copy of the information page of the passport
  • One recent passport size photograph
  • Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
  • Flight Particulars
  • Recommendation letter from concerned Institute/Organization in Bangladesh
  • Consent from Ministry/ ERD of the of Ministry in Bangladesh
  • Original Recommendation Letter from concerned organizations in Japan

Journalist
(VISA Type: J)

Journalist/Media Personnel

Based on Recomm

endation letter

Based on Recomm

endation letter

  • Duly filled-out online application
  • Original passport with a validity of at least six months and two empty pages
  • Copy of the information page of the passport
  • One recent passport size photograph
  • Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
  • Flight Particulars
  • Filled out FF-I, FF-II forms
  • List of equipment to be carried
  • Synopsis of the story to be covered
  • CV of all members in the team
  • Letter of introduction from the concerned organization containing purpose of the shooting, shooting spot and draft shooting schedule
  • Invitation letter from the concern organization in Bangladesh
  • Complete date-wise shooting schedule
  • Special application form to obtain permission to bring drone into Bangladesh (please check with Embassy beforehand to collect the permission form)
  • [Note]:
  • 1, Non-Japanese nationals are requested to apply for J visa through their respective country of origin.
    2, All documents have to be stamped by official seal of the company

Visa for accompanying family members:

(VISA Type: FA2, FA3, FE, FJ, FN, FP, FPI, FR, FS)

Same as principal applicant

  • Duly filled-out online application
  • Original passport with a validity of at least six months and two empty pages
  • Copy of the information page of the passport
  • One recent passport size photograph
  • Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
  • Flight Particulars
  • Copies of all documents of the spouse/parents
  • Original family certificate showing relationship with spouse/parents
  • Note verbale from the concerned Ministry/Organization (if applicable)
  • Letter of approval from BIDA/BEZA or concerned Ministry in Bangladesh (if applicable)


[NOTE: The Embassy preserves the right to receive or reject any application on visa rule without any prejudice]