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Most UAE residents need a Bangladesh visa before they fly. The Consulate General of Bangladesh in Dubai says nationals of most countries require a valid visa, and your UAE residence permit does not change that. We prepare the file and book your slot at the consulate's service centre, so you only attend. The consulate asks for at least seven working days.
Which office
Residents of Dubai and the Northern Emirates (Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah) use the Dubai consulate. Abu Dhabi applicants use the Embassy of Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. Dubai files go only through the service centre Foshwa Global in Karama, and the consulate requires an appointment.
Documents
- Original passport valid at least six months, plus a photocopy
- Two recent photos on a white background
- Copy of your Emirates ID or residence visa
- The online form completed at visa.gov.bd
Tourist visas are for up to three months, single entry. The consulate decides the type and stay, and may call you for an interview. Acceptance of an application does not guarantee a visa.
Time and fees
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Processing | At least 7 working days |
| Apply | At least 5 working days before travel |
| Validity | Starts on the issue date |
| Visa fee | Set by reciprocity with your home country |
| NVR stamp | AED 350, cash only |
Source: Consulate General of Bangladesh, Dubai, checked . Fees can change without notice and are not refunded, even after a refusal. No extensions are given in Dubai. They come from the Department of Immigration and Passports in Dhaka.
Visa on arrival and NVR
The consulate page names visa on arrival for UAE nationals. A separate page covers US citizens on specific purposes and some foreign family members of Bangladeshi origin citizens, at the officer's discretion, for up to 30 days. If you hold a foreign passport but are of Bangladeshi origin, ask about the NVR stamp.
How it works with us
Send your passport page, Emirates ID and dates on WhatsApp, or use the form. An adviser tells you the visa type and the date to apply, then gives one total before you pay. The team completes the visa.gov.bd form, books the appointment and checks the pack. You go to Karama once. We are a private visa service. The consulate decides the visa.
The consulate does not refund its fee after a refusal. Your adviser confirms in writing, before you pay, what part of our total would come back, if any.
Official sources
- Consulate General of Bangladesh, Dubai visa page: types, documents, seven working days
- NVR page: AED 350
- Visa on arrival page: who qualifies
Related: visas from Dubai, Dubai visa for Bangladeshis.
