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Bangladesh visit visa for Pakistan passport holders
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Summary
- Visa type
- Visit visa (online MRV form, lodged at a Bangladesh mission)
- Stay limit
- As granted by the Bangladesh mission
- Entries
- Single, re-entry or multiple (per fee table)
Bangladesh issues machine-readable visas (MRV) to visitors through its missions abroad. Applicants fill in the form on the official Online MRV Portal, print it and lodge it with the supporting documents and fee at the nearest Bangladesh visa office or mission. The portal fee table includes Pakistan by name, with a single-entry fee of USD 2 and a multiple-entry fee of USD 4, which shows Pakistani passport holders are processed under the standard visa route.
Bangladesh packs river deltas, tea gardens and a long coastline into a small country, from the Sundarbans mangrove forest and its tigers to the tea estates of Sylhet, the old quarter of Dhaka and the beach at Cox’s Bazar. Pakistani visitors need a visa before travelling.
The government’s Online MRV Portal is the starting point for every application. You complete the electronic form, print it and take it, with your passport, documents and fee, to the nearest Bangladesh visa office or mission.
Fees are listed nationality by nationality in a table on the portal. The line for Pakistan shows USD 2 for a single-entry visa, USD 2 for re-entry and USD 4 for a multiple-entry visa, well below the rate charged to many other countries.
Before starting, keep your passport details, an address in Bangladesh, an email address and an optional digital photo of 45 by 35 mm ready. The form can be saved part-way and finished later, and the status of a submitted form can be checked online.
Accuracy matters. The portal warns that false documents or withheld facts can lead to refusal and a ban of several years, and using a fake passport is an offence carrying up to two years in prison. Processing times are set by each mission, so apply early.
Checklist
Document requirements
- Online MRV application form completed on visa.gov.bd, printed and signed
- Passport valid for the planned trip, with blank pages
- Digital photo 45 mm x 35 mm (JPEG, up to 300 KB) for the online form
- Address in Bangladesh (hotel or host)
- Working email address
- Visa fee as listed for Pakistan in the portal fee table
- Any supporting documents the Bangladesh mission asks for, such as an invitation, hotel booking or return ticket
The Bangladesh Online MRV Portal fee table lists Pakistan at USD 2 (single), USD 2 (re-entry) and USD 4 (multiple). Pakistani travellers apply through a Bangladesh mission after filling in the online form.
Checklist source: visa.gov.bd
Money and time
Fees and timeline
Fees
Official fee
US$2
Official fee table on the Bangladesh Online MRV Portal lists Pakistan at USD 2 for a single-entry visa, USD 2 for re-entry and USD 4 for multiple entry. Missions may collect the fee in local currency; confirm the amount with the Bangladesh mission where you apply.
Fee source
Timeline
Processing and appointments
Processing times are set by the Bangladesh mission that receives the application and are not published on the portal.
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How to apply
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Official statistics
Visa ratio
Not officially published
Bangladesh does not publish visa approval or refusal figures by nationality.
A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.
Quick answers
FAQ
Do Pakistanis need a visa for Bangladesh?
Yes. Pakistani passport holders apply for a Bangladesh visa through a Bangladesh mission after completing the online MRV form on visa.gov.bd.
What is the visa fee for Pakistani citizens?
The official fee table lists Pakistan at USD 2 for a single entry, USD 2 for re-entry and USD 4 for multiple entries.
Why is the fee so low for Pakistan?
Bangladesh sets visa fees nationality by nationality in its official table, and the Pakistan line is one of the lowest listed.
Is the application fully online?
Only the form is online. You print it and take it with your documents and the fee to the nearest Bangladesh visa office or mission.
Do I need to upload a photo?
The portal treats the 45 x 35 mm JPEG photo as optional online, up to 300 KB, but the mission may still ask for printed photos.
What details should I have ready before starting?
Your passport, an address in Bangladesh such as a hotel, an email address and, if you choose, a digital photo.
Can I save the form and finish later?
Yes. The portal lets you save the application on its pages and return to an incomplete form using the menu options.
Can I check my application status online?
Yes. The portal has a View Status option and a Reprint option for submitted forms.
What services does the portal cover?
New visas, visa extensions, No Visa Required (NVR) applications and On Arrival Visa (OAV) forms.
Does the On Arrival Visa option apply to me?
The portal offers an OAV form, but eligibility is decided by Bangladeshi immigration. Plan to get your visa from a mission before you fly unless the mission confirms otherwise.
What happens if I give false information?
The portal warns that applications may be refused and applicants banned from Bangladesh for several years for false documents or withheld information.
Is presenting a false passport a crime?
Yes. The portal states it is an offence that can bring up to two years in prison, a fine or both.
Which browsers work with the portal?
Internet Explorer 9 or later and Firefox 3.5 or later are listed, and Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 or later is needed to print the form.
How long does processing take?
The portal does not publish a processing time. Ask the Bangladesh mission where you submit, and apply well before your travel date.
Is there an official refusal rate for Pakistanis?
No. Bangladesh does not publish visa refusal figures by nationality.
Checked against
Official sources
- Bangladesh Online MRV Portal: application instructions and visa fee table by countryBangladesh source: visa.gov.bd/
Last checked for Bangladesh visas on 25 October 2026. Rules change without notice, so confirm on the official pages before you apply or travel.
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