‘Visa Application Form’ (D.I.P. Form-4) is available at the following link:

https://cgbdsydney.gov.bd/consular-services/download-forms/

The following documents are required to apply for a visa:

1. Duly filled-in ‘Visa Application Form’;
2. Original passport with a minimum validity of six months;
3. Photocopies of the passport’s information page and visa pages;
4. Visa transaction receipt [if paid in adavnce] (fees are payable via EFTPOS at the Consular Service Counter);
5. Two recent passport-size photographs (not older than six months);
6. Relevant supporting documents, as described in the following sections, depending upon the purpose of the visit;
7. For postal service, a self-addressed, pre-paid express return envelope;

In addition to the above, the following documents shall be required depending on the visa category or the purpose of the visit:

Tourist visa: 

1. Invitation letter from any Bangladeshi citizen( addressed to the Consul General of Bangladesh in Sydney) along with the copy of his/her valid Bangladesh Passport or National ID Card / invitation letter from any Bangladesh organization / hotel booking confirmation.
2. Reservation of air ticket.
3. Visa will be issued at the earliest possible after receiving and verifying all the documents.

Business visa: 

A businessman/business representative planning to visit Bangladesh for the purpose of trade or commerce is eligible to apply for Business visa. The requirement in this regard is as follows:

1. A letter of invitation from a business organisation or establishment in Bangladesh;
2. A letter from the business organization he or she represents with ABN identification, clearly stating the purpose of the visit.

Employment/Work visa: 

1. A letter of employment from the employer in Bangladesh;
2. A letter of concurrence from the concerned Ministry/Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)/Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority (BEPZA) of the Government of Bangladesh;

NGO Visa: 

1. A letter of appointment from the concerned NGO in Bangladesh;
2. “No Objection” certificate from NGO Affairs Bureau of Bangladesh;

Student visa: 

1. A letter from the concerned educational institution certifying the admission;
2. Bank statement, or Certificate of financial guarantee.

Investor visa: 

A recommendation letter from one of the following authorities:

1. Ministry of Industries, Bangladesh;
2. Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA);
3. Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA), Dhaka;

Missionary visa: 

1. A letter of appointment/recommendation from the Church;
2. “No Objection Letter” from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Bangladesh;

Diplomatic and official visa: 

A diplomatic note/letter from the concerned government office/Mission.

Media Personnel/Journalist visa:

If a visa applicant would like to visit Bangladesh as a Journalist to produce video/TV/film/documentary or to make any report/interview for print or electronic media or other purposes, the following documents shall be required:

1. Duly filled-in ‘Application form for Foreign Journalist FF-1 & FF-2’, in addition to the visa  application form
2. A letter of recommendation from the local institution/authority;
3. A letter of invitation from Bangladesh;

The minimum processing time for this category of visa is 2/3 weeks.

Research/Internship/Training:

1. A letter from the concerned institution/organization in Bangladesh;
2. A letter of concurrence from the concerned Ministry of the Government of Bangladesh;

Tabligh (Ijtema): 

1. A recommendation letter from local Tabligh Jamaat Markaz;
2. A recommendation letter from Central Tabligh Markaz in Dhaka;
3. Travel itinerary/air ticket reservation;

For any other category of visa, relevant supporting papers shall be submitted along with the visa application form. Any misrepresentation of facts may lead to the cancellation of the visa at any time. 

Please read carefully prior to proceeding further:

1. Consular fees are received for processing applications. Hence, consular fees are non-refundable even if an application is rejected or withdrawn.
2. Bangladesh High Commission in Canberra and Bangladesh Consulate General in Sydney are two separate entities. Service can’t be provided by the Consulate General of Bangladesh in Sydney against a payment made to the High Commission of Bangladesh in Canberra.
3. Fees are subject to change without prior notice.
4. The payment of the fee shall be made at least 03 working days prior to submitting the application form [In case of EFT].
5. A copy of the payment transaction receipt shall be attached to the application form.
6. Cash/personal cheque/Direct Deposit is NOT accepted.
7. Credit card/EFTPOS payment is possible at the consular counter. Transaction fee of the card company will be applied in addition to the consular fees.

Fees

A list of the visa fees for different countries may be accessed by clicking the following weblink:
View list [PDF, 1.9 MB]

Mode of payment 

Visa fees may be paid in one of the following ways:

1. Postal money order/bank cheque payable to Consulate General of Bangladesh;
2. Credit card/EFTPOS payment at the Consulate. A transaction charge of the card company will apply in addition to the consular fees;
3. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) [shall be paid at least 3 (three) working days prior to submission of application];

Details for EFT are as follows: 

Account Name: Consulate General of Bangladesh
BSB: 062000
Account No: 1927 4083
Bank Name: Commonwealth Bank of Australia

If paid in adavance, please attach a copy of the payment transaction receipt with the visa application.