Visa Information's

IMPORTANT: Please note that Bangladesh Embassy does not receive any visa application by post. Applicants must submit their applications either by themselves or by any authorized persons / organizations being physically present at the embassy]

(1) Mexico, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras and Panama nationals and other foreign nationals holding residence permit in Mexico may apply for Bangladesh visa. Please visit visa.gov.bd for online application for Visa. Please read the instructions carefully before you start your application.

(2) After completing the online application,a pdf form with barcode will be generated. The applicant will need to get a print-out of the filled-in application form with barcodeand submit it to the consular section of the Embassy.

[Note: Applicants under-18 years old must submit written permission from his/her parents along with the copies of Passport/ID card and birth certificate/municipality declaration.

(3) The applicants are required to submit the following documents depending on the purpose of the visit. However, it may also be noted that additional documents may be asked for by the Embassy as applicable.

A) Tourist Visa (Category: T. Also applicable for academic seminar, workshop etc.):

• Duly filled-out online application
• Original passport and copy of the information page of the passport
• Two recent passport size photograph
• Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
• Flight Particulars.

B) Visa for Businessmen (Category: B):

• Duly filled-out online application
• Original passport and copy of the information page of the passport
• Two recent passport size photograph
• Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
• Flight Particulars
• Letter from concerned business organization in Mexico and other concurrent accredited countries and the invitation letter from Bangladesh.
• Recommendation letter from Chamber of Commerce/ local employment company with the endorsement from the concerned Chamber of Commerce; incase if the company is not the member of the Chamber of Commerce, then complete profile of the company.

C) Visa for Investors (Category: PI):

• Duly filled-out online application
• Original passport and copy of the information page of the passport
• Two recent passport size photograph
• Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
• Flight Particulars
• Letter from concerned business organization in Mexico and the invitation letter from Bangladesh.
• Recommendation letter from Chamber of Commerce/ local employment company with the endorsement from the concerned Chamber of Commerce; incase if the company is not the member of the Chamber of Commerce, then complete profile of the company.
• Letter of approval from BIDA/BEZA or concerned Ministry in Bangladesh.

D) Visa for Study Purpose (Category: S):

• Duly filled-out online application
• Original passport and copy of the information page of the passport
• Two recent passport size photograph
• Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
• Flight Particulars
• Invitation/ offer letter from the approved university/ college/ school in Bangladesh (educational institutions in Bangladesh approved by UGC/ Ministry of Education)
• Declaration/ recommendation letter from university/ college/ school in Mexico
• Bank guarantee documents

[Note: Non-Mexican nationals are requested to apply for N visa through their respective country of origin]

E) Visa for Mexican Government representatives and Officials (Category: A, A-1 and A-2)

• Duly filled-out online application
• Original passport and copy of the information page of the passport
• Two recent passport size photograph
• Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
• Flight Particulars
• Original Note Verbale from the concerned Ministry/Organization
• Letter of invitation/appointment from Bangladesh (if applicable)

F) Visa for Non-Government Organization (NGO) related visit (Category: N):

• Duly filled-out online application
• Original passport and copy of the information page of the passport
• Two recent passport size photograph
• Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
• Flight Particulars
• Original approval letter from the NGO Affairs Bureau in Bangladesh
• Contract letter between the employing organization in Bangladesh and the applicant
• Letter from the sending organization in Mexico (if applicable)

[Note: Non-Mexican nationals are requested to apply for N visa through their respective country of origin]

G) Visa for accompanying family members:

• Duly filled-out online application
• Original passport and copy of the information page of the passport
• Two recent passport size photograph
• Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
• Flight Particulars
• Copies of all documents of the spouse/parents
• Original family certificate showing relationship with spouse/parents
• Note verbale from the concerned Ministry/Organization (if applicable)
• Letter of approval from BIDA/BEZA or concerned Ministry in Bangladesh (if applicable)

H) For Journalist/ Media personnel (Category: J):

• Duly filled-out online application
• Original passport and copy of the information page of the passport
• Two recent passport size photograph
• Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
• Flight Particulars
• List of equipment to be carried
• Synopsis of the story to be covered
• CV of all members in the team
• Letter of introduction from the concerned organization containing purpose of the shooting, shooting spot and draft shooting schedule
• Invitation letter from the concern organization in Bangladesh
• Complete date-wise shooting schedule
• Special application form to obtain permission to bring drone into Bangladesh (please check with Embassy beforehand to collect the permission form)

[Note: Non-Mexican nationals are requested to apply for J visa through their respective country of origin]

I) For persons who intend to work in Bangladesh (Category E and E1):

• Duly filled-out online application
• Original passport and copy of the information page of the passport
• Two recent passport size photograph
• Hotel reservation in Bangladesh
• Flight Particulars
• Letter of appointment from concerned organizations in Mexico and Bangladesh
• Letter of approval from BIDA/BEZA or concerned Ministry in Bangladesh

If applicants want to visit for any other purpose not mentioned above, please contact Embassy by email at: mexicocity.mission@mofa.gov.bd.

(4) Visa Processing Time:

Applications are received from 09:30 am-12:30 pm on every work day. Visas are delivered from 1:00-3:30pm. Visa processing takes at least 3 (three) workdays, subject to receipt of all required documents/information. Some Visa categories that are required to be referred to the concerned authorities in Bangladesh may need more time.

Visa Fee Payment Instructions

Please deposit all visa fees to the following Embassy account number. A money receipt of the payment should be submitted with the visa application. Visa fees must be deposited in the following account of the Embassy:

Embajada de la Republica Popular de Bangladesh

Account Number: 95600019057

Swift Code: MBCOMXMM

Scotiabank Inverlat, S.A

Street: Ejercito National No. 843

Colonia: Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo,

C.P. 11520, Mexico .Citv, Mexico

Fees and Processing Time (NVR)

Fees: $55.00 (Fifty five US Dollar) payable to the “ Bangladesh Embassy in Mexico City ’’ to the abovementioned account number and requested to place the receipt with the application form.

NO REFUNDS: Any Fees , once received by the Embassy, cannot be refunded, even if the application is withdrawn or service cannot be rendered.

Mail-in Service (visa and attestation)

Mail in Service: Most of the attestation cases, it is a mandatory provision to appear the applicant himself/herself. Inspite of these, if anybody wants to avail mail-in service, it is possible by providing a returned certified mail with tracking number. 

Mailing Address:

Embassy of Bangladesh

Sierra Nevada, 601, Lomas de Chapultepec

11000, Mexico City  

Visa Processing Time

Application and requirements are received at the counter between 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except holidays. Delivery time is from 3:30–5:00 p.m. Usual visa application processing time would be one weeks. Therefore, applicants are requested to send their application well in advance so that the Embassy can process his or her visa request in a timely manner. For a Business Visa, we will try to process it as quickly as possible

1. Please duly fill-in the application form and fulfill all requirements to avoid any delay in processing; 

2. Any misrepresentation of facts may lead to cancellation of visa at any time.

Visa Fees Structure