🇧🇩 Bangladesh passport 🇮🇳 India
Visa required
Arrange it before you travel — usually through an embassy or consulate
Yes — Bangladesh passport holders need a visa to enter India. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay, fee or processing time for this route — check the official page before you apply.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Getting a visa for India
What this usually involves for a visa — not a checklist researched for Bangladesh passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 9 items
- Completed visa application form
- Passport meeting the destination's validity and blank-page rules (commonly six months beyond arrival and two blank pages)
- 2 recent passport-sized photos
- Round-trip flight tickets
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking)
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Travel insurance covering medical emergencies
- Proof of employment or business registration
- Cover letter stating purpose of visit
Steps 8 steps
- Contact the destination country's embassy or consulate in your country
- Download and fill out the visa application form
- Gather all required documents and make copies
- Book an appointment at the embassy/consulate
- Attend the appointment and submit your application
- Pay the visa fee
- Wait for processing — timelines vary widely by country and season
- Collect your passport with visa or receive by mail
Before you board for India
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages
- Onward or return ticket Required
- Proof of funds RequiredBank statements or traveler's cheques may be requested
- Travel insurance Recommended
- Yellow fever RequiredCertificate required if arriving from endemic countries
- Hepatitis A Recommended
- Typhoid Recommended
- Malaria prophylaxis RecommendedRural areas and northeast India
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- Apply for e-Visa at least 4 days before travel
- Tourist e-Visa valid for 30, 90, or 365 days depending on nationality
- Keep a few passport photos handy — hotels may require them
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
Official sources
Always confirm with India's own government before you travel:
- India official visa information ↗ indianvisaonline.gov.in
- India embassies & consulates ↗ mea.gov.in
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About India
A spiritual kaleidoscope of ancient wonders, diverse cultures, and spice-scented air
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (₹)
- Language
- Hindi, English (and 21 official languages)
- Time zone
- IST (UTC+5:30)
- Best time to visit
- October – March
Common questions
Do Bangladesh citizens need a visa to visit India?
Yes — Bangladesh passport holders need a visa to enter India. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
How long can Bangladesh passport holders stay in India?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check India's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a India visa cost for Bangladesh citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check India's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter India?
Valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages
Does India give visas to Bangladesh citizens?
Yes — India issues visas to Bangladesh citizens, usually through its embassies and consulates. Apply in advance before travelling.
Where can Bangladesh citizens find official India visa information?
On India's official site: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in