Closest Metro Stop:
Van Ness-UDC 
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Phone: +1 (202) 244-0183 (PABX)
Fax: +1 (202) 244-2771
Website: www.bdembassyusa.org
Email: consularwing[at]bdembassyusa.org
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Address: 3510 International Drive NW, Washington, DC 20008
Van Ness-UDC Metro Station on the Red line of the Metro System is the closest station to the Embassy of Bangladesh. Use the map and directions shown below to find suggested routes.
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Quick Facts
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Visa On Arrival
The immigration authority at the International Airports and Land ports can issue a visa on arrival for a period of maximum 30 days for the purpose of the official duty, business, investment and tourism citizens arriving from: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Russian Federation, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, UAE, Saudi Arabia (KSA), Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and countries of the Europe.
If you require an extension of your visa after arriving Bangladesh under visa on arrival, the department of Immigration and Passports Authority may extend your visa in light of the existing visa policy.
1. Visa fees are to be paid in Foreign Currencies (US Dollar / GB Pound/ Euro etc).
2. Travelers must have return ticket.
3. Must have necessary documents to justify his/ her visit.
4. Travelers must possess minimum USD $500 dollars or equivalent of Foreign Currency in Cash or Credit Card.
No Visa (NVR) Seal
The Bangladesh Embassy in Washington, DC also issues No Visa Required for Travel to Bangladesh (NVR) seal to Bangladesh-origin citizens of some foreign countries and their family members (wife and children). This endorsement allows them multiple entries into Bangladesh with no restriction on duration of stay within the validity of the passport.
For any questions regarding Visa or No Visa and Attestation, call the Consular Office at (202) 244-0183 extension 119, Monday-Friday between 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Also, you can send an email to consularwing[at]bdembassyusa.org
The Embassy
The Embassy of Bangladesh is located in the International Center area, near the Office of the Foreign Mission (OFM) of the Department of State, the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), and the INTELSAT Headquarter.
Walk In:
Applications for visa, passport, and consular services are accepted between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. No applications will be received after 1:00 p.m. Delivery of documents is between 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mail Service:
Any mail received after 10:00 a.m. on a working day will be treated as received on the following working day.
U.S. Citizens
U.S. Citizens must have a visa to travel to Bangladesh. However, U.S. Citizens are eligible to get visas on arrival; this means that you can travel to Bangladesh without a visa, and apply for one at the land border or at any international airport in Bangladesh. Visas on arrival are given for a period of not more than 30 days, single entry.
The immigration officer at the port of entry will approve the visa after examining all relevant documents and after his/her full satisfaction. You must have a valid U.S. Passport, a minimum of $500 dollars in cash or in credit card, and a return ticket if you are traveling to Bangladesh for a short time.
Travelers who intend to stay more than 30 days or need a multiple entry visa should apply at the Embassy prior to their departure for Bangladesh.
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