Visa PrepUnofficial guideবাংলা

From the High Commission's 2024 list

Document checklists by visa type

The High Commission of India's official list covers 10 visa types, each with its own paperwork. Pick yours. The common requirements are the same for everyone, and your visa type adds its own documents on top.

The 7 documents every type needs

  1. Original passport
  2. Old passports
  3. Colour photograph
  4. National ID or birth certificate
  5. Proof of residence
  6. Proof of financial soundness
  7. Proof of profession

Everything else depends on the visa type. The count is next to each one below.

  • 10visa types, each with its own checklist
  • 7papers the same for every type
  • 7–19papers, depending on the type
  • 2024the High Commission document's yearhcidhaka.gov.inchecked 3 August 2026

Visa types

Find your visa type.

Each row says who applies and how many papers it takes: for everyone, its own, and only if they apply.

  • Tourist visa

    For travelling to India on holiday, to visit relatives or on pilgrimage. No extra documents apply; the common requirements are enough.

    7 documentsOnly what everyone needs

  • Transit visa

    For passing through India on the way to a third country. Three extra documents apply: the third country's visa, an onward ticket and a hotel booking.

    11 documents7 for everyone + 3 of its own1 more if they apply to you

  • Business visa

    For travelling to India on business. This category asks for more paperwork than any other, including letters from both the Bangladeshi firm and the inviting Indian organisation.

    19 documents7 for everyone + 5 of its own7 more if they apply to you

  • Medical visa

    For medical treatment in India (MV). Both your local doctor's documents and an appointment letter from the Indian hospital are required. Anyone accompanying you needs a separate medical attendant visa (MX).

    12 documents7 for everyone + 2 of its own3 more if they apply to you

  • Student visa

    For studying in India. Two extra documents apply: the admission (bonafide) letter and bank solvency papers for your guarantor.

    11 documents7 for everyone + 2 of its own2 more if they apply to you

  • Muktijoddha visa

    A separate category for freedom fighters. Beyond the common requirements it asks only for the Muktijoddha certificate, plus a gazette copy if you have one.

    9 documents7 for everyone + 1 of its own1 more if they apply to you

  • Entry visa

    For spouses and children of Indian nationals, and for artists and academics taking part in non-commercial events in India.

    12 documents7 for everyone5 more if they apply to you

  • Defence and police personnel visa

    For serving and retired defence, paramilitary and police personnel. Beyond the common requirements, a prescribed defence form must be filled in.

    8 documents7 for everyone + 1 of its own

  • Conference visa

    For attending a conference or seminar in India. Two letters are needed: an invitation from the organisers and an introduction from your own organisation.

    9 documents7 for everyone + 2 of its own

  • Employment visa

    For taking up employment in India. The invitation letter from the registered Indian organisation must state the nature of the employment.

    9 documents7 for everyone + 2 of its own