Bangladesh visa requirements for Kenyans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Kenyans visiting Bangladesh

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Bangladeshi Visa.

  • Passport with a validity of six months from the intended date of travel. The passport should have at least two blank space and must not be torn or altered in any way.

  • A correctly completed visa application form which is signed by the applicant.

  • Three passport-size photographs (4.5 x 3.5 cm) taken on a white background.

  • Travel document should be completely provided.

  • Bank statement from the previous three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof that you are able to take care of yourself during your time in the country.

  • Travel insurance which has sufficient coverage and is valid for the length of your stay in Egypt.

  • Proof of hotel reservation/accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.

  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.

  • Copy of return flight ticket.

  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Bangladesh Visa for Kenyans

Facts about Bangladesh

Bangladesh offers tourists a lot of tourist attraction with a wide range of activities. Tourist attractions include historical monuments, resorts, beaches, picnic spots and various species of wildlife. Fun activities include angling, water skiing, river cruising, rowing, hiking, and sea bathing. The Cox Bazar beach resort is a particular tourist destination in Bangladesh. The beach is a contender for the title of longest unbroken beach in the world.
 
The number of tourist visits in Bangladesh last year was estimated to be a total of 620,000. This was a massive increase from the number posted the previous year. For the next year, the government has set a target of welcoming one million tourists to the country.
 
If you are in possession of more than $5,000 or its equivalent on entry to Bangladesh, you are required to declare. You cannot leave the country with more than the amount of USD you took in with you and you cannot leave the country with 5,000 Bangladeshi takas. Avoid taking photographs of military and government buildings.

A copy of the biodata page of your passport should be with you at all time. This will be used as a means of identification whenever random checks are carried out by the authorities.

Types of Bangladesh Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 5 working days 60 days
Business visa 5 working days 60 days
Work visa 5-7 working days 6 months
Transit visa 5 working days 24 hours

General Requirements for Bangladesh Visa

  • Passport with a validity of six months from the intended date of travel. The passport should have at least two blank space and must not be torn or altered in any way.

  • A correctly completed visa application form which is signed by the applicant.

  • Three passport-size photographs (4.5 x 3.5 cm) taken on a white background.

  • Travel document should be completely provided.

  • Bank statement from the previous three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof that you are able to take care of yourself during your time in the country.

  • Travel insurance which has sufficient coverage and is valid for the length of your stay in Egypt.

  • Proof of hotel reservation/accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.

  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.

  • Copy of return flight ticket.

  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Bangladesh Tourist visa Bangladesh Business visa Bangladesh Work visa Bangladesh Transit visa

Bangladesh Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to Kenyans who have the intention of visiting Bangladesh for leisure and tourism purposes.
  • The Bangladeshi tourist visa can be single or multiple entry, usually valid for 30 days in a one-year period.
  • This visa allows Kenyans to visit their friends and relatives who are living in the country.
  • Kenyans who have been invited to Bangladesh by their friends and relatives are required to provide a letter of invitation from their host.
  • The letter of invitation should introduce the applicant and should be accompanied by a valid means of identification of the host.
  • Type and category of visa varies according to the purpose of visit, the length of stay and bilateral arrangement with Kenya.
  • Any change in rules and regulations made by the Government of Bangladesh will apply to issued visas.
  • Bangladesh does not allow the exchange of local currency (Bangladeshi taka) for U.S. dollars (cash and traveler’s checks) unless the customer has a ticket for travel outside Bangladesh.
  • Kenyans visiting the country are not prohibited from attending events and festivals.
  • If the applicant is employed, a letter confirming the awareness of the applicants leave by the employer/company should be submitted. The letter should specify the applicants job position and should be written on the company's letter head.
  • Applicants that are self-employed should attach a copy of their business license, income tax return, and the company's bank statement for the last six months to their application.
  • Applicants travelling with minors are expected to provide the original copy of the minors' birth certificate. If the child is traveling with one or none of his/her parents, a notarized consent signed by both parents is required.
  • Proof of hotel reservation/accommodation should be submitted by the applicant.
  • Proof of medical fitness showing that the applicant is free from any communicable disease is required.
  • Applicants should provide of proof that they have the incentive of returning to their home country at the expiration of their visa.
  • applicants should provide proof of visa application fee payment.
  • Foreigners on this visa are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment in Bangladesh.
  • Kenyans are advised to obey the rules of this visa.

Bangladesh Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Business Visa is issued to Kenyans who are visiting Bangladesh to engage in business activities.
  • A Bangladesh business visa is usually issued with a six months validity and can be extended for up to 3-5 years.
  • Kenyans with this visa can negotiate and sign business contracts with their business partners in Bangladesh.
  • Holders of this visa are allowed to attend conferences, business summits, and trade fairs while they are in Bangladesh.
  • Free visas are granted only to holders of diplomatic, special and service passport or to Bangladeshi citizens holding a passport of another nation.
  • Payments must be made directly at the Consular Office by draft ,cheque or cash.
  • If you submitted your visa request via an ordinary mail or courier, you should contact the consular section for instructions on how to proceed with the payment.
  • When traveling by air, all foreigners except children under the age of two must pay a departure tax.
  • An invitation letter from the applicant’s host company is to be addressed and submitted to the embassy.
  • The letter, introducing the applicant, stating the nature of business to be conducted and the duration of the trip should be written on the company's letterhead.
  • The  letter should also state whether the host company or the sponsoring company will be responsible for the applicant’s finances in Bangladesh.
  • Proof of previous business transactions between the host company and sponsoring company should be provided.
  • The receipt that shows that visa application fee has been paid in full is required.
  • Documents which show that the applicant has the incentive of returning to Kenya is to be provided.
  • Applicants travelling with minors are required to submit the original copy of their birth certificate. A letter of consent signed by both parents of the minor should be provided.
  • Kenyans cannot receive payment for the services they render while they are in Bangladesh.
  • Proof of medical fitness should be submitted by the applicant.

Bangladesh Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

    • This visa is issued to Kenyans who have been offered employment in one of the companies in Bangladesh.

    • Applicants should ensure that they have been offered a job by an employer in the country before they start the application.

    • An employment letter signed by your employer in Bangladesh stating the terms of the employment is required.

    • Proof that your employer will not pay you below the national minimum wage being paid to the citizens of Bangladesh should be submitted.

    • Your employer should provide proof that there was no citizen of Bangladesh willing and available to take up the job.

    • applicants are to provide a copy of the work permit from Bangladesh.

    • Kenyans who do not have the right qualification for the job they have been offered will not be issued this visa.

    •  A certificate from the BID(Bangladesh Institute of Development) is to be submitted to the embassy employer.

    • Kenyans traveling with a minor are to submit the original copy of the minor’s birth certificate. A notarized consent signed by both parent of the minor should also be submitted.


Bangladesh Transit Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to Kenyans intending to transit through Bangladesh to their destination country.
  • Applicants of this visa are those who have the intention of boarding a connecting flight from an airport in Bangladesh to their destination country.
  • Applicants who will be joining a crew ship in Bangladesh are also eligible for this visa.
  • Visa and other entry permits of the destination country is required.
  • Flight ticket to the destination country should be provided.
  • If you are under the age of 18, the original copy of your birth certificate should be submitted along with a notarized consent from both parents.
  • A copy of medical certificate that proves that the applicant is medically fit should be submitted.
  • This visa cannot be extended.
  • Foreigners cannot be paid for the services they render while they are in the country.

Bangladesh Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

100.00 (USD)

Business visa

100.00 (USD)

Work visa

100.00 (USD)

Transit visa

20.00 (USD)

Bangladesh Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Kenya

Location

Address

Nairobi

Ole Odume Road, off Argwings Khodek Road, Nairobi, Kenya.

http://www.bdootnairobi.com

bdhc@bdootnairobi.com

+254 20 387 0467

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most beautiful place in Bangladesh?

The Cox’s Bazar is the most beautiful place to visit in Bangladesh.

What does the Bangladeshi flag represent?

The Bangladeshi flag is a rendition of a red disk on a green field. The bottle-green color is the emblem of the widespread greenery of the country and the reddish circle in the middle is the rising over the country also symbolizing bloodshed of the martyr’s in ’71 liberation war.

Can I travel to Bangladesh without a passport?

No, having a valid passport is one of the requirements of obtaining a visa to Bangladesh.

Can I get a refund of my visa application fees?

No, you cannot get a refund for your visa application fees.

What currency is used in Bangladesh?

The Bangladesh taka is the official currency used in Bangladesh.