B1/B2 visitor, F-1 student and J-1 exchange pathways. DS-160 filing plus embassy interview in Dhaka.
Pathways & visa routes
- DS-160 confirmation
- Passport
- Photo (2×2 in)
- Financial documents
- Interview
10-year validity multiple-entry for approved applicants.
- I-20 form
- SEVIS receipt
- DS-160
- Financial proof
SEVIS fee USD 350 in addition to MRV fee.
- Employer petition (I-129)
- Degree evaluation
Employer-sponsored — the petitioner (employer) pays the USD 780 base I-129 filing fee; fraud prevention and training fees are additional.
Visa fees
Bangladeshi applicants pay the standard US application fee and no separate issuance fee. The Department of State publishes a reciprocity schedule per nationality, and for Bangladesh the visitor categories read "Fee: None".
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Non-petition-based nonimmigrant visa application fee, includes B-1/B-2 | USD $185.00 |
| Petition-based categories (H, L, O, P, Q, R) | USD $205.00 |
| Bangladesh reciprocity issuance fee, B-1 / B-2 / B-1-B-2 | None |
| Bangladesh reciprocity issuance fee, F-1 | None |
The schedule lists B-1, B-2 and B-1/B-2 as one entry, three months validity, and F-1 as multiple entries with 60 months validity. The application fee is the same figure for every nationality; the reciprocity line is where Bangladesh differs, and here it adds nothing.
You complete the DS-160 online, pay through the payment channel designated by the US Embassy in Dhaka, then attend the interview at the embassy.
Source: US Department of State, fees for visa services and the reciprocity schedule for Bangladesh. Retrieved 26 September 2026; neither page displays a last-updated date. The I-901 SEVIS fee is published separately by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Required documents
Original passport signed, with at least two blank visa pages.
Recent colour photo, white background — meets the /tools/visa-photo-checker/ spec.
Return or onward ticket matching the visa duration.
Hotel booking or host invitation covering the full stay.
Required when staying with family, friends, or attending a business host.
No-objection certificate with leave approval — salaried travellers.
For itineraries transiting yellow-fever endemic countries.
Embassy & application centre
U.S. Embassy Dhaka
- Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212
- Phone: +880 2 5566 2000
- Email/contact: support-bangladesh@usvisascheduling.com
- Hours: Sun–Thu 8 a.m.–5 p.m. BST
U.S. Visa Appointment Service
- ustraveldocs.com/bd — document delivery via courier
- No VFS counter; all scheduling online.
Frequently asked questions
Is a visa bond required for Bangladeshi applicants?
Starting January 21, 2026, nationals of Bangladesh who are found otherwise eligible for a B1/B2 visa must post a bond of up to $15,000, set by the consular officer at interview. The bond applies to B1/B2 visas only.
How long is the US visa interview wait in Dhaka?
Visitor-visa interview wait times fluctuate weekly; check the official queue tracker before booking travel.
What is the US visa fee?
USD 185 MRV fee for B1/B2 and F-1, plus USD 350 SEVIS fee for F-1 students.
Can I work on a B1/B2 visa?
No — employment is prohibited on visitor visas.
Need it done right the first time?
Free assessment, no obligation. Fees and documents are checked against current official rules before we file anything.
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