Quick answer
Do Bangladeshis need a visa for United States?
Yes. Bangladeshi passport holders apply for the visa through the United States embassy. Processing time: Interview wait not confirmed; check ustraveldocs.com/bd. The visa fee is USD 185. Stay duration: Set by CBP at entry, not by the visa. The visa is valid for 90 days.
What changed recently?
- The US Embassy in Dhaka began requiring a visa bond of up to US$15,000 from Bangladeshi nationals found otherwise eligible for a B1/B2 visa. The consular officer sets the amount at the interview, and the visa is not issued until the bond has been paid.
What documents do I need for a United States visa?
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How much does a United States visa cost?
Per person. Official fees are paid to the embassy, visa centre or portal; our service fee is separate.
| Fee | Per person |
|---|---|
| MRV nonimmigrant visa application fee, B1/B2Paid to the embassy | USD 185 |
| Visa issuance / reciprocity fee, B1/B2 (Bangladesh) | Free |
| FlyNext service feePaid to FlyNext | Ask us |
How do I apply for a United States visa?
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Complete Form DS-160
Fill it in online and print the confirmation page.
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Pay the MRV fee
Pay US$185 through an approved channel — EBL bank, EFT/BEFTN, card, or Elavon online.
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Book the interview appointment
Schedule it through the official site, ustraveldocs.com/bd.
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Attend the interview
Go to the US Embassy in Dhaka with your passport, DS-160 confirmation, fee receipt, photo and supporting documents.
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Pay the bond only if instructed
If found otherwise eligible, the consular officer will state whether a bond is required and give instructions for paying it — pay only after being instructed, and only through that official channel, never in advance or via a third party.
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Collect your passport
Collect it with the visa once issued, or as instructed by the embassy.
What else do people ask about the United States visa?
Yes. There is no visa-free, on-arrival, or e-visa option for Bangladeshi passport holders — a B1/B2 visa obtained through an embassy interview in Dhaka is required.
The MRV application fee is US$185, non-refundable, with no separate reciprocity fee for Bangladesh. Since 21 January 2026, some otherwise-eligible applicants are also told to post a refundable bond of US$5,000–15,000, set by the consular officer at interview.
Yes, for first-time applicants. A no-interview 'drop box' renewal exists only for qualifying past B1/B2 holders who meet the embassy's Interview Waiver Program criteria, where processing is quoted at up to 21 working days.
The visa's validity only grants permission to seek entry within that window — it is not the length of stay. A CBP officer decides how long you may actually stay at the port of entry, usually noted on Form I-94, separately from the visa's own validity.
Per the current official reciprocity schedule, it is issued for one entry, valid 3 months — not the multi-year, multiple-entry visa many travellers expect from older reports. Confirm the specifics stamped in your own passport, since terms can vary by case.
The US Embassy in Dhaka says that from 21 January 2026, Bangladeshi nationals found otherwise eligible for a B1/B2 visa must post a bond of up to US$15,000, and that the visa cannot be issued until it is paid. The consular officer sets the amount at the interview and tells you how to pay it. This applies regardless of where you apply, so applying from another country does not avoid it, and you must never pay through a third-party website or before an officer instructs you.
No. Only the embassy, high commission or immigration authority decides whether a visa is granted, so no agency can honestly guarantee it. What we do is make sure your application is complete, consistent and matches the official checklist, which removes the most common reasons for refusal. Be wary of anyone who promises a guaranteed visa for an extra payment.
Yes. Send us the refusal letter and the documents you submitted. We look at the reason the embassy gave, such as weak financial proof, an unclear travel purpose or missing papers, and fix that before you apply again. Reapplying with the same file usually brings the same result. Tell the embassy about the earlier refusal whenever the form asks: hiding it can lead to a longer ban.
Embassy requirements can change at any time. Contact us to confirm the latest checklist before you apply.
