🇺🇸 USA

StickerStay: Up to 6 monthsFee: USD 185Processing: Interview wait varies

Verified 2026-08-29

B1/B2 visitor, F-1 student and J-1 exchange pathways. DS-160 filing plus embassy interview in Dhaka.

Pathways & visa routes

B1/B2 Visitor Visa

Max stay: Up to 6 months per entry Fee: USD 185 Processing: Interview appointment dependent

DS-160 confirmation
Passport
Photo (2×2 in)
Financial documents
Interview

10-year validity multiple-entry for approved applicants.

F-1 Student Visa

Max stay: Course duration + 60 days Fee: USD 185 Processing: Interview appointment dependent

I-20 form
SEVIS receipt
DS-160
Financial proof

SEVIS fee USD 350 in addition to MRV fee.

H-1B Work Route

Max stay: 3 years + extensions Fee: USD 780 Processing: Petition dependent

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.

Required documents

Passport (6+ months validity) required

Original passport signed, with at least two blank visa pages.

Passport photo (35×45 mm) required

Recent colour photo, white background — meets the /tools/visa-photo-checker/ spec.

Confirmed return ticket required

Return or onward ticket matching the visa duration.

Accommodation proof required

Hotel booking or host invitation covering the full stay.

Bank statement (last 3 months) required

Minimum balance typically USD 500–1,500 depending on destination.

Invitation letter conditional

Required when staying with family, friends, or attending a business host.

NOC from employer conditional

No-objection certificate with leave approval — salaried travellers.

Yellow fever certificate conditional

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@ustraveldocs.com
Hours: Sun–Thu 8:00–16:30

U.S. Visa Appointment Service

ustraveldocs.com/bd — document delivery via courier
No VFS counter; all scheduling online.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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