Bangladesh visa requirements for Filipinos

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Filipinos visiting Bangladesh

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

  • One copy duly filled in the visa application form.
  • Two copies of recent photographs (Size: 37mmX37mm).
  • Original valid passport (valid at least for 6 months).
  • Proof of payments of required visa fee.
  • Travel documents.
  • A cover letter that entails the purpose of your travel.
  • Sufficient means to finance stay in Bangladesh.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Payment of visa fees. Do not pay for the visa until you have been granted a visa.
  • You must ensure to leave Bangladesh at the expiration of your visa.

Bangladesh Visa for Filipinos

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
Business visa 15 days 6 months
Tourist visa 1-2 weeks 2 months (It can be extendable)

General Requirements for Bangladesh Visa

  • One copy duly filled in the visa application form.
  • Two copies of recent photographs (Size: 37mmX37mm).
  • Original valid passport (valid at least for 6 months).
  • Proof of payments of required visa fee.
  • Travel documents.
  • A cover letter that entails the purpose of your travel.
  • Sufficient means to finance stay in Bangladesh.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Payment of visa fees. Do not pay for the visa until you have been granted a visa.
  • You must ensure to leave Bangladesh at the expiration of your visa.
Bangladesh Business visa Bangladesh Tourist visa

Bangladesh Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Bangladesh for some business reasons.
  • Completed and signed visa application form.
  • Your original passport, valid for at least six months.
  • The visa processing fee.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Sufficient financial means to support travel.
  • Three passport-sized recent photographs.
  • Invitation letter from a business organization in Bangladesh
  • Letter from your employer confirming your position in the company.
  • Your flight/travel itinerary.

Bangladesh Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Bangladesh for sightseeing/tourism.
  • One copy duly filled in the visa application form.
  • Two copies of recent photographs.
  • Original valid passport (valid at least for 6 months).
  • Proof of payments of required visa fee.
  • Flight Reservation. This document should show when you intend to enter and exit Bangladesh.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • A letter of invitation from the host is required.
  • Proof of returning back to your destination country.
  • Proof of financial eligibility.
  • A recent bank statement.
  • Hotel reservation voucher.

Bangladesh Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

2500.00 (BDT)

Tourist visa

2500.00 (BDT)

Bangladesh Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Philippines

Location

Address

Manila

2nd Floor, HERCO Center 114 Benavidez Street Legaspi Village, Makati City Metro Manila Philippines.

bangladeshembassymanila.org

bdemb.manila@gmail.com

(+63) 2 8817-5001 (+63) 2 8817-5010

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drink tap water in Bangladesh?

No, access to safe drinking water in Bangladesh is still low at 34.6 percent. Also, more than 41 percent of people drink water from sources with fecal contamination.

Is Bangladesh safe to travel?

Yes, Bangladesh is mainly a safe country to visit. However, it does have an extremely high rate of both petty and violent crime, though it's mainly ridden with petty street crime. You should be vigilant and take all possible precaution measures in order to minimize the risk of getting hurt.

What is Bangladesh famous for?
Bangladesh is known for its natural beauty. Hills, rivers and mangrove forests like Sundarbans. Three. Jute mills, and own made fabrics, Bangladesh is famous for its jute and garment products like dresses, shocks, etc.

When is the best time to Visit Bangladesh?

March to April is generally considered the ideal time to visit Bangladesh. October is yet another month of seasonal transition. November to February is marked the winter season in the country and is ideal for planning holidays in Bangladesh.