High Commission of Canada to Bangladesh

If you are a Canadian in Bangladesh then you will find the High Commission of Canada to Bangladesh or what people typically talk about the Canadian Embassy is located in Dhaka. The High Commission is located in an area used extensively by other countries. We have listed the telephone numbers, map and also the email and street address of the High Commission below.

If you are in Dhaka you can ask the taxi driver for either the British High Commission or the Thai Embassy in Bangladesh as they are all located together in the same area. The telephone numbers are below and you can see the High Commission close to the river. Always call the embassy before you visit them.

High Commission of Canada to Bangladesh

If you have lost your passport you will need to report this to the local police. They will give you a case number and you will need to take this police card to the High Commission for assistance. They will then get to complete a form to apply for a new passport or travel document. Once this is processed they will then issue you with a travel document to leave the country or wait for a passport. See more on consular assistance on this website.

Now if you are getting married in Dhaka you will need to prove that you are single. You will need a letter of no impediment. This letter will need to be certified and translated. Then you can use this in Bangladesh to register your marriage. Once you got married you will need to have the marriage certificate translated and certified. You can now use this for a spousal visa for Canada to take you spouse back to Canada.

Consular Assistance 

If you gave birth in Bangladesh you will need to take all the original documents to the High Commission. These documents will need to be translated and certified as well before you take it to the High Commission. Normally the child needs to be taken with. The forms need yo be completed and the child will then be registered as a Canadian born abroad.

You will need to apply for a travel document for the child after the registration. Should you want a public notary you will also need to see what can be notarize as well as note that you will need to make an appointment.

If you are wanting to visit Canada there is a tourist visa as well as a study visa. If you wish to study in Canada then its must be with a registered institution. Also if you are going to stay in Canada for longer than 6 months you will need to pass a medical exam.

Street Address:	United Nations Road, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
Postal Address:	P.O. Box 569, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Telephone:	+880 2 5566 8444
Email:	dhaka.consular@international.gc.ca
Fax:	+880 2 5566 8423
Hours of Operation:	Sunday to Wednesday: 08h00 to 16h45 Thursday: 08h00 to 12h30
Consular Services:	Madani Avenue Entrance, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
Hours of Operation:	Sunday to Wednesday: 08h00 - 12h30 Thursday: 08h00 - 11h00