Bangladesh•AsiaMissionary Visa (Category M)
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
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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
Obtain religious appointment
Secure appointment letter from religious organization/church/institution
Ministry approval
Obtain 'No Objection' letter from Ministry of Religious Affairs
Complete visa application
Fill in missionary visa application form
Prepare documents
Gather passport, photos, appointment letter, ministry approval, religious credentials
Submit application
Submit to Bangladesh embassy/consulate
Pay visa fee
Pay $190 USD application fee
Await decision
Allow 2-4 weeks for processing
Collect visa
Collect passport with missionary visa
Application Forms
Missionary Visa Application Form
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