Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC), Bangladesh

                                           High Commission of India

                                                         Dhaka

PRESS RELEASE

As announced during the visit of Hon'ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh to India (7-10 April, 2017), Muktijodhas will henceforth be eligible for five year multiple entry Tourist visas. At present, Bangladesh nationals above the age of 65 years are eligible for long-term multiple entry Tourist visas of 5 years. In recognition of the special connection between Bangladesh Muktijodhas and India, this provision has been extended to Muktijodhas as a special gesture.

1. Muktijodhas willing to avail of the 5-year Tourist visa can walk-in without prior appointment and submit their Tourist visa applications at IVAC Gulshan in Dhaka and all of the 8 IVACs outside Dhaka. (Chittagong, Rajshahi, Sylhet, Barisal, Khulna, Jessore, Mymensingh, Rangpur). They should apply for a Tourist visa along with the following additional documents-:

i) Proof of being a Muktijodha: Original Muktijodha certificate issued by the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs or Muktijodha Sansad (to be shown at IVAC at the time of submission) and photocopy to be attached with the application.

ii) Photo Identity: A copy of photo ID/NID card is mandatory along with the application.

1. All other conditions for Tourist visa shall remain unchanged. For more details please visit www.ivacbd.com.

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                                                                                         25 April, 2017