Bangladesh visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritians visiting Bangladesh

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

  • An original Mauritian passport with 6 months validity and at least two blank pages
  • Visa application form duly filled electronically with photo affixed
  • Two Passport-size photographs (45 x 35 mm) not larger than 300kb taken in white background.
  • A valid email address
  • There should be no blank space in the application form, all boxes must be filled
  • The signature on the form must appear as it does in the passport 
  • Application submission time: 9am-11am
     Application delivery time: 3pm-4:30pm (from the counter)
  • The mode of payment should be cash paid to SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd. (A/C no. 50300000128045)
  • Each Visa type has single entry, double entry and multiple entry and the prices are constant across each visa type.      
  • You can extend your visa and your stay in Bangladesh by applying to the Department of Immigration and Authority. Mention the existing visa you have and state the reason why you want to extend it.

Bangladesh Visa for Mauritians

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.

Types of Bangladesh Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 2-5 working days 90 days
Business visa 2-5 working days 180 days
Official visa 2-5 working days 90 days

General Requirements for Bangladesh Visa

  • An original Mauritian passport with 6 months validity and at least two blank pages
  • Visa application form duly filled electronically with photo affixed
  • Two Passport-size photographs (45 x 35 mm) not larger than 300kb taken in white background.
  • A valid email address
  • There should be no blank space in the application form, all boxes must be filled
  • The signature on the form must appear as it does in the passport 
  • Application submission time: 9am-11am
     Application delivery time: 3pm-4:30pm (from the counter)
  • The mode of payment should be cash paid to SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd. (A/C no. 50300000128045)
  • Each Visa type has single entry, double entry and multiple entry and the prices are constant across each visa type.      
  • You can extend your visa and your stay in Bangladesh by applying to the Department of Immigration and Authority. Mention the existing visa you have and state the reason why you want to extend it.
Bangladesh Tourist visa Bangladesh Business visa Bangladesh Official visa

Bangladesh Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Bangladesh tourist visa is issued to those who intend to visit Bangladesh for tourism or leisure.
  • A copy of the confirmed air ticket and hotel booking is usually required.
  • Bangladesh tourist visa is categorized into three (3), based on the number of entries allowed:
    • Single Entry — allows one entry 
    • Double Entry — allows two entries 
    • Multiple Entry — allows multiple entries 
  • In summary, the single-entry visa allows you to enter Bangladesh once, the double-entry twice, while the multiple-entry visa allows you to leave and re-enter Bangladesh multiple times during its validity.
  • The duration of stay (each visit) normally is 90 days .
  • Overstaying your visa is an offense.

Bangladesh Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Business visa is issued to those who intend to go to Bangladesh for commercial and trade purposes.
  • This visa type is usually valid for 6 months and is extendable.
  • In the case that a longer time is needed, make it clear during your application, stating the exact reason you will be needing more time. If your reason is valid enough, your request will be granted and you will get more time.
  • Just like the tourist visa, the Business visa can be issued for single-entry, double-entry or multiple-entry.
  •  Original and photocopy of business registration certificate and tax clearance are required during the visa application.
  • One letter from the company concerned in Bangladesh and another from the company concerned in Mauritius are required.
  • Fees for the Bangladesh business visa varies depending on the number of entry.

Bangladesh Official Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A diplomatic visa is also known as an official visa
  •  It is issued to foreign officials and their dependent family members.
  • A note verbale (an unsigned diplomatic communication in a 3rd person format) is required.
  • The note verbale can be from the concerned Government Office /Consulate/ Related Organization
  • It is valid for 3 months and is a multiple entry visa type.
  • The fees are the same with the Business and Tourist visa.

Bangladesh Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

single entry

double entry

multiple entry

15.00 (USD)

15.00 (USD)

30.00 (USD)

Business visa

single entry

double entry

multiple entry

15.00 (USD)

15.00 (USD)

30.00 (USD)

Official visa

single entry

double entry

multiple entry

15.00 (USD)

15.00 (USD)

30.00 (USD)

Bangladesh Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Mauritius

Location

Address

Port Louis

1, Military Road, Port Louis

missions.portlouis@gmail.com

+230 242 6333, +230 242 5545

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main occupation of Bangladesh citizens?

Bangladeshis are known to be involved mainly in Agriculture (Krishi). About 80% of the people depend directly or indirectly on Agriculture. It contributes significantly to the GDP of the country with Rice as its single most important product.

How many kinds of religions are in Bangladesh?

It is predominately a Muslim country but it has about four other religions in the following percentages: Islam (90%), Hinduism (9%), Buddhism (0.6%) mostly Therarada, Christians (0.3%) mostly Roman Catholics and Animists (0.1%)

Where is Bangladesh located?

Bangladesh is a country in South-Central Asia located in the delta of the Padma(Canges) and Jamura (Brahmaputra) rivers in the North Indian part of the Indian subcontinent.

What is Bangladesh famous for?

Among other things such as lush green landscapes and numerous waterways, Bangladesh boasts of having the longest sea beach in the world called Ganges-Brahmaputra (Bengal delta) and it covers more than 41,000 square meters. It also has the world’s largest Man-groove forest (sundarbans) which covers about 10,000km square.

What are the seasons in Bangladesh?

Contrary to the regular four seasons in most countries, Bangladesh has six different kinds of seasons which are: Summer (Grismo), Rain (Barsh), Autumn (Sharat), Cool (Hemanto), Winter (Sheet) and Spring (Banshoto). All seasons come one after another in a regular cycle with their own beauty and feature, earning Bangladesh the nickname playground of seasons.