Bangladesh visa photo requirements for Indians
Indian passport holders applying for Tourist visa (T): online form at visa.gov.bd, printed and submitted at the Bangladesh High Commission / missions in India need a photo that meets Bangladesh's rules. Below are the exact size, background and file rules from the official source, with a worked example and a checklist.
VERIFIED · OFFICIAL SOURCE · 17 OCT 2026Bangladesh photo rules at a glance
What the photo should look like
Drawn to the official measurements where they are published.
Full Bangladesh visa photo requirements
| Route for Indians | Tourist visa (T): online form at visa.gov.bd, printed and submitted at the Bangladesh High Commission / missions in India |
|---|---|
| Printed photo size (mm) | 45 x 35 (as stated: 'Size 45x35mm') |
| Digital size (pixels) | Not stated by the official source |
| File format | Not stated by the official source |
| File size | Not stated by the official source |
| Background | White |
| Head / face size | Not stated by the official source |
| How recent | Recent (no time period stated) |
| Glasses | Not stated by the official source |
| Head covering | Not stated by the official source |
| Expression and pose | Not stated by the official source |
| Copies | 2 photos |
Other official rules
- Filled-in online application form from visa.gov.bd, 2 copies
- Original passport with at least 6 months' validity
Do and avoid
Built from the official rules and the rejection reasons the source lists.
Do
- Use a white background
- Use a photo recent (no time period stated)
- Filled-in online application form from visa.gov.bd, 2 copies
- Original passport with at least 6 months' validity
Worked example: getting the photo right first time
A 35 × 45 mm print at 300 DPI is 413 × 531 pixels. At 600 DPI it is 826 × 1062 pixels. Ask the studio for exactly 35 × 45 mm, not "passport size".
Order at least 2 copies, plus one spare in case the centre asks for a retake.
How to make your photo in 5 steps
- Stand against a plain wall with even light, or visit a photo studio
- Crop to 35 × 45 mm
- Check the background is white
- Print on photo paper
- Run the Krosz photo checker before you submit
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Bangladesh visa photo size for Indians?
The official source gives 45 x 35 (as stated: 'Size 45x35mm') mm for a printed photo.
What background colour is needed for a Bangladesh visa photo?
White.
Can I use my Indian passport photo (35 × 45 mm) for Bangladesh?
The size matches. Check the other rules too: background, recency (Recent (no time period stated)) and any glasses rule, because a photo that fits the size can still be rejected.
How old can the photo be?
Recent (no time period stated).
How many photos do I need?
2 photos.
Where do these rules come from?
From Bangladesh High Commission, New Delhi: Bangladesh Visa Checklist (Tourist Visa), checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026. Requirements can change, so the official page always has the final word.
Source and verification
Official source: Bangladesh High Commission, New Delhi: Bangladesh Visa Checklist (Tourist Visa)
Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: medium.
Krosz is a private visa service and is not affiliated with any government. Rules change; the authority's own page always has the final word.
2026 guide · last checked 17 Oct 2026