Missionary Visa (Category M)
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Missionary Visa (Category M)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-28 days

Application Fee

190 USD

Stay Duration

Variable

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Visa for foreign religious workers, priests, monks, and missionaries engaged in religious/charitable work. Requires appointment letter from religious organization and Ministry of Religious Affairs approval.

The Missionary Visa (Category M) is for foreign religious workers including priests, monks, pastors, nuns, and missionaries engaged in religious work, ministry, or charitable activities in Bangladesh. It requires approval from both the sponsoring religious organization and the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months months

Excluded Nationalities

Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: IL

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Valid for at least 6 months

Passport photos

2 recent color photos, 45x35mm

Religious appointment letter

Official appointment from church/religious organization

Ministry of Religious Affairs letter

'No Objection' letter from Ministry of Religious Affairs

Religious credentials

Evidence of religious status or ordination

Organization registration

Registration of sponsoring religious organization

Optional

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Advantages

  • Access for religious workers
  • Dependent visas available
  • Work authorization for religious purposes
  • Renewable and extendable

Considerations

  • Requires Ministry of Religious Affairs approval
  • Religious organization must be registered
  • Variable processing time
  • Limited to religious/charitable work only

Application Process

1

Obtain religious appointment

Secure appointment letter from religious organization/church/institution

2

Ministry approval

Obtain 'No Objection' letter from Ministry of Religious Affairs

3

Complete visa application

Fill in missionary visa application form

4

Prepare documents

Gather passport, photos, appointment letter, ministry approval, religious credentials

5

Submit application

Submit to Bangladesh embassy/consulate

6

Pay visa fee

Pay $190 USD application fee

7

Await decision

Allow 2-4 weeks for processing

8

Collect visa

Collect passport with missionary visa

Application Forms

Missionary Visa Application Form

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