Muktijoddhas (Freedom Fighters) will be eligible for five-year multiple entry Tourist visas of India from now.
Indian High Commission informed it as per the announcement of Indian government during the visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in India from April 7 to 10.
At present, Bangladesh nationals above the age of 65 years are eligible for long-term multiple entry tourist visas of five-year, said a press release of Indian High Commission here.
In recognition of the special connection between Bangladesh Muktijoddhas and India, this provision has been extended to Muktijodhas as a special gesture.
They (Muktijoddhas) willing to avail of the five-year tourist visa can walk-in without prior appointment and submit their tourist visa applications at IVAC Gulshan in city and all of the 8 IVACs outside Dhaka (Chittagong, Rajshahi, Sylhet, Barisal, Khulna, Jessore, Mymensingh, Rangpur).
They should apply for a tourist visa along with the following additional documents-- proof of being a Muktijoddha, original Muktijoddha certificate issued by the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs or Muktijodha Sansad (to be shown at IVAC at the time of submission) and photocopy to be attached with the application, photo identity, a copy of photo ID/NID card is mandatory along with the application, the release added.
Besides, the all other conditions for tourist visa will remain unchanged. For more details aspirants can visit www.ivacbd.com.
Source: BSS