India resumes tourist visa processing for Bangladeshi nationals. The service has resumed from June 28. The Indian Visa Application Centres (IVAC) throughout Bangladesh are prepared to start accepting new tourist visa applications after a long suspension, bringing much-needed relief for travellers, families visiting relatives and those seeking medical tourism options.
India Tourist Visa Documents Required
Before you book your appointment, make sure you have the following documents ready:
- Valid passport with a minimum of six months’ validity and at least two blank pages
- Online visa application form from indianvisaonline.gov.in done
- Recent passport-sized photographs (white background, 2 x 2 inch)
- Photocopy of National ID card (NID).
- Bank statement with sufficient funds (minimum three months)
- Accommodation proof in India (hotel reservation or address of host)
- Return ticket or travel plan
- Old Indian visa copy (if any)
Which IVAC Centres are open for applications?
IVAC centres across Bangladesh that handle tourist visa appointments include:
- Dhaka – Jamuna Future Park, Bashundhara
- Chittagong, Agrabad Commercial Zone
- Sylhet – Zindhabazar
- Rajshahi – Shaheb Bazar Road
- Khulna – KDA Road
- Applicants should apply at the nearest IVAC centre to the address registered on their NID.
How to get your IVAC appointment
To secure your slot, please follow these steps:
- Visit ivacbd.com to sign in or create your account
- Choose “Tourist Visa” under the category of visa
- Select your preferred IVAC centre and available date
- Please upload scanned copies of all required documents
- Pay visa fee online by bKash, Nagad or debit/credit card
- Print and download your appointment confirmation slip
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On the day of the appointment
Bring all original documents (and printed copies) and confirmation of your appointment. The Centre will collect biometric data in the form of fingerprints and a photograph. Processing usually takes 7-15 workdays.
Book your slot early – appointments expected to fill fast once we get back.
Summary
India restarts tourist visa services for Bangladeshi applicants from June 28, 2025. This guide covers required documents, IVAC centre locations, and the full appointment booking process.
