Bangladesh
India
India visa for Bangladeshi citizens
Entry requirement
Bangladeshi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to India.
- Where to apply
- 7 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hcidhaka.gov.in
Which India visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.
Indian missions in Bangladesh
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- High Commission of India in Dhaka
Plot No. 1-3, Park Road, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
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- Consulate General of India in Sylhet
House No. 40, Road No. 2, Block No. E Shahjalal Uposhohor, Sylhet
- Consulate General of India in Rajshahi
House No.316, Road No. 01, Padma Housing Estate, Rajshahi
- Consulate General of India in Chittagong
2111, Zakir Hossain Road, Kulshi, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Chattogram
- Consulate General of India in Khulna
65, Shamsur Rahman Road, Khulna
All missions of India in Bangladesh
India has 7 missions in Bangladesh, with its embassy in Rajshahi. Consulates: Sylhet, Rajshahi, Chittagong and Khulna.
Indian citizens travelling to Bangladesh
IndiaBangladesh Visa required Bangladesh visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Bangladesh to India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bangladeshi citizens can stay in India
How long Bangladeshi citizens may stay in India is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bangladeshi citizens apply
In Bangladesh, applications go to the Indian embassy in Rajshahi and the consulates in Sylhet, Rajshahi, Chittagong and Khulna, or to a visa centre acting for India; fees, documents and processing times are published by India.
India’s neighbours for Bangladeshi citizens
Bhutan admits Bangladeshi citizens visa-free. China requires Bangladeshi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Bangladesh
Indian citizens need a visa for Bangladesh, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Bangladesh and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for India?
Bangladeshi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to India.
Where is the Indian embassy in Bangladesh?
The Indian embassy in Bangladesh is in Rajshahi; there are also consulates in Sylhet, Rajshahi, Chittagong and Khulna.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Indian citizens need a visa for Bangladesh, obtained before travel.
Can Bangladeshi citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for India obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.