Several Bangladeshi diplomatic missions are warning of ongoing disruptions affecting the processing and issuance of visas and “No Visa Required” (NVR) endorsements. The delays are linked to a technical issue affecting the central system operated by the Department of Immigration and Passports. The online visa application portal, however, remains accessible.
Foreign travelers arriving in or departing from Bangladesh by air can now complete their arrival and departure cards online. Known as the E-Arrival Card and E-Departure Card, these new digital formalities allow passengers to submit in advance information that was previously provided during immigration procedures.
Bangladesh is moving toward a new visa policy designed to replace the framework in place since 2006. A ministerial committee has been tasked with refining the draft “Visa Policy 2026,” which includes a reorganization of visa categories and a possible shift toward an e-Visa system.
