Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Beijing, China

Investor Visa (PI-Visa)

Overview

1. Generally, all foreign national need their valid passports to visit Bangladesh and citizens of most countries require valid visa to enter Bangladesh (except visa exemption/waiver agreement between two countries).

• N.B.

  1. Applicants are requested to submit their visa applications in advance of their departure date.

  2. Visa is valid from the date of issue and not from the date of travel.

  3. The Embassy of Bangladesh in Beijing preserves right to determine type, category of visa and duration of stay. Therefore, Acceptance of visa application does not automatically guarantee grant of a visa.

  4. Visa processing fees is non-refundable, even the visa application is refused.

Who Can Apply?

An investor in existing/ new/ under construction/ upcoming industrial/ commercial entity in the private sector under joint venture or 100% foreign owned company wants to go to Bangladesh for the purpose of investment/management of established business/commercial organization, they are eligible to apply for "PI" visa. "FPI" visa for family member(s) of "PI" visa holder. Provide a document such as copies of marriage certificate for proofing of spouse or birth certificate for children. Employment in Bangladesh paid or unpaid is prohibited for "FPI" visa holder.

Documents Required

Following documents must be submitted along with Visa application-

• Print-out of duly filled-in and submitted online Visa application form (www.visa.gov.bd) with applicant’s signature;
• Letter of Recommendation from Bangladesh Investment Development authority (BIDA) or Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority (BEPZA) or Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) mentioning the applicant’s details including passport number and necessary documents on investment.
• Visa fee/payment slip;
• Passport size recent photographs with white background- two copies;
• Passport with minimum six months validity;
• Photocopy of Passport.

How To Apply

Step-1: Fill-in Online Visa Application

• Please fill-in Visa Application by clicking the https://visa.gov.bd/ While filling in the form, please select required visa from the category.
• Before submission, please carefully check the spelling and accuracy of the information you have provided. Bring a print out of the dully filled-in submitted Visa application (with barcode printed on 4th page).

Step-2: Submission of VISA related Documents

• VISA application(s) may be submitted at the Embassy of Bangladesh in Beijing in person or can be sent by post along with required documents and fees.

Address of the Embassy/ Receiver: 42 Guang Hua Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing-Post code: 100600. Telephone: +86-10-65322521 [ 收件方：孟加拉人民共和国驻华大使馆，地址：北京市朝阳区光华路42号, 邮编：100600，收件联系电话：+86-10-65322521]

• No appointment is required for submission of the visa applications to the Embassy.
• A letter of authorization is required to be issued to one applicant who will submit the visa applications on behalf of the group of applicants.

Please carefully note the followings-

• Incomplete application or application with incorrect information or insufficient supporting documents will not be accepted. Applicant may be called for an interview, if necessary, by the visa issuing officer.

• The Embassy of Bangladesh in Beijing reserves the authority to accept/ reject VISA application and request for additional document(s) at any stage of the process.

Step-3: VISA processing time

Urgent delivery: 03 working days;

Regular delivery: 05 working days;

However, it may sometimes take longer than usual.

How To Pay Fee

The fees can be paid through the following methods –

-Bank transfer

-Online bank transfer

If anyone wants to submit consular fees by post, the fee needs to be deposit/transfer to the following Bank Account.

Bank name: Bank of China

Account name: 孟加拉人民共和国驻华大使馆 (Embassy of Bangladesh in China)

A/C Number: 778350234222,

Bank of China, Head Office.

Visa Fee

Visa Fee for the Chinese Citizens:

Visa Fee for Mongolian Citizens:

Visa Fee for DPRK Citizens:

Application Submission Time

Document Submission: 9:00 - 12:00 hrs

Document Delivery: 15:00 - 17:00 hrs

Working day: Monday- Friday, Public Holidays Closed.

Visa Collection

To receive the passport by couriers (SF Express or China Post EMS), applicant is also required to send current address, name, mobile number in Chinese version while submitting the application.