🇧🇩 Bangladesh · Media / journalist
Journalist Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Press accreditation | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 3 months.
Documents
- Printed copy of duly filled in online VISA application form and signed accordingly.
- Recent passport size colour photo- 2 (Two) copies with white background.
- Original Passport (valid at least for six months) with photocopy of photo page.
- If you are applying for a visa with a passport other than British passport, provide valid Residence permit or valid visa evidence. If not, the online version of BRP(with photo) should be submitted.
- Filled in FF-I, FF-II and Equipment list form with signature.
- Invitation letter from the concern organization in Bangladesh.
- A letter from the Organization/Media House where the applicant is currently working.
- Declaration letter with the description of the purpose of shooting (story line), shooting spot and draft shooting schedule.
- Press card provided by concerned media organization.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://bhclondon.org.uk/journalist-visa.
- Typical processing: ~21 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“g) A letter from the Organization/Media House where the applicant is currently working.”
“i) Press card provided by concerned media organization.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-20.