India Tourist Visa from Bangladesh 2026: Step-by-Step Guide

After nearly two years, India has resumed accepting Tourist Visa applications from Bangladeshi citizens from 28 June 2026. The application process now includes a mandatory online appointment system and document upload before visiting the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC).

Who Can Apply

Bangladeshi citizens holding a valid passport can apply for an India Tourist Visa through the designated IVAC centres in:

• Dhaka
• Rajshahi
• Chattogram
• Sylhet
• Khulna

How to Apply

Step 1: Complete the Online Visa Application

Visit the official Indian Visa portal:

https://indianvisa-bangladesh.nic.in/visa/index.html

• Complete the online application form.
• Download the original PDF after submission.
• The uploaded PDF must be the original application generated from the official website.

Step 2: Register on the IVAC Portal

Visit:

https://appointment.ivacbd.com/

• Registration and web file upload are available from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM on the previous working day.
• Register using the same email address used in your visa application.
• Verify both your email and mobile number using OTPs.

Step 3: Upload Documents & Book Appointment

• Upload the required documents.
• Appointment slots become available in the evening according to the IVAC schedule.
• After logging in, the system assigns the next available appointment slot.
• You can change the assigned slot once if necessary.

Step 4: Pay the Processing Fee

After your appointment is confirmed, pay the IVAC processing fee of BDT 1,500 online.

Required Documents

Prepare the following documents:

• Original passport (minimum 6 months validity with at least 2 blank pages)
• Copies of the passport's first four pages
• All previous passports
• Recent 2×2 inch colour photograph
• National ID Card or Birth Certificate
• Recent utility bill
• Employment letter, Student ID, or Trade License
• Bank statement or proof of sufficient financial resources (or foreign currency endorsement)
• Printed online visa application form with registration number

Important Notes

• The uploaded visa application PDF must not be older than 30 days.
• Edited or modified PDF files will be rejected.
• Registration must be completed before the daily cut-off time to be eligible for appointment booking.

Processing Fee

India does not charge a Tourist Visa fee for Bangladeshi applicants. However, IVAC charges a processing fee of BDT 1,500, payable online during appointment booking.