Required Documents:

• Passport, in original, with a minimum validity of six months as on the date of submission of application for visa. The passport should have at least two (2) blank pages.
• Old passports must be submitted with the application form.
• One recent passport size color photograph (2X2) depicting a full face with white background.
• A copy of National ID Card OR Birth Certificate (whichever applicable)
• Proof of Residence A copy of the electricity bill OR gas bill OR landline telephone bill (not less than 6 months old)
• Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency equivalent to US$ per applicant (Endorsement should not be older than three months at the time of submission) OR Updated summary Bank statement showing sufficient funds OR copy of international credit card or Travel card (Example SBI Travel card).

        Proof of Profession:

• Government Order Copy (If the applicant is a serving government employee)
• Certificate from the employer (If the applicant is a private company employee)
• A copy of the Registration granted to the Business establishment by the Government of Bangladesh (In case of self-employed persons)
• A copy of Identity card from the educational institution (If the applicant is a student)
• A copy of the retirement papers (If the applicant is a retired government employee)
• A letter from the company/ firm in Bangladesh giving details of the applicant, his/her designation, and the purpose of the visit (details of Name, address, and contact numbers of applicant’s business establishment in Bangladesh.
• A letter from the sponsoring/inviting organization/company from India.
• A copy/letter of recommendation/updated membership from a recognized Chamber of Commerce or Business Association in Bangladesh
• A copy of valid Trade License with Tax Identification Number (TIN)
• A copy of statement of the bank account of the company of the applicant (for last six months)

        If the applicant is an importer/exporter, then the following are required:

• Import Registration Certificate (IRC) & Export Registration Certificate (ERC).
• A copy of the Letter of Credit (LC)/Telegraphic transfer (TT) (in case of exports) pertaining either to the last three business transactions or the impending business transaction with an Indian company
• If employed in a company/private firm, a copy of the Employment contract (showing period of contract, designation, and monthly salary of the applicant).
• If the applicant is participating in or visiting a trade/business exhibition/fair in India, then details of the nature of participation and a copy of the invitation letter from the exhibition/fair authorities or Federation/Chamber concerned must be submitted.
• If the applicant represents a limited company, then a Memorandum of Articles of Association and Certificate of incorporation is to be submitted.
• If the applicant representing branch office/Liaison office of a company in Bangladesh, then a relevant copy of approval from the Board of Investment under Prime Minister’s office is to be submitted.
• If the application is from Tourism Agencies, then their permit issued by the Ministry of Tourism, Bangladesh, and updated membership of Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) is to be submitted.
• Family members of business visa holders applying for entry visa should enclose a copy of the visa of the Principal Visa holder, if applying separately.

Visa Fee & Service Charge:

• Visa fee with service charge is – 1,600 BDT.

Processing Time:

• Aro Tours and Travels file processing time is 1-2 working days.
• Embassy processing time: After Interviewed / Submission 07-10 working days to depends on embassy.

Remarks:

• Aro Tours and Travels exclusively offer consultancy services and do not furnish any assurances or guarantees regarding visa outcomes.
• The initiation of visa-related file processing will commence once we have received all required documents.
• The Embassy reserves the right to alter processing time, requirements, and fees without advance notice.
• The embassy may require additional documents not included in the checklist mentioned above at its discretion.
• All documents in Bengali must undergo translation into English and subsequent notarization.
• At the time of the interview, applicants should have all original documents with them when visiting the embassy or application center.

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