U.S. Embassy Annex Building — Local services in Dhaka Metropolitan

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It is the place from where maximum applicants are applying to get the visa of the Unites States of America.

Yes, I have visited this Embassy also & got my Visa. There are some rules to give interview to the Visa Officer after getting the appointment schedule.

No electronic/battery operated devices are allowed such as mobile phones, smart watches, digital diaries, pagers, audio/video devices, cameras, MP3, laptops or any portable devices/players.

Only plastic bags that containing application related papers are allowed. Food & liquid items, cigarettes, cigars, match boxes, lighters and sharp objects like scissors and weapons are strictly prohibited.

Only the visa applicants with their scheduled appointment for interview with visa officer will be permitted to enter in the Embassy & there is no any information booth to have any information regards the application.

One bad thing I have seen there is the Que in the outside of the Embassy. There is no any shade for bad weather for the waiting people. Umbrella is permitted to bring with applicants.

Anyway, thanks for...

Pros: In the interior, overall system is systematic and well managed. If all necessary documents of applicant are okay, then visa process will be smooth and quick. People are helpful both Bangladeshi and US. Nice architectural design.

Cons: Long waiting line on the pavement blocking the general people. No parking or people's waiting stand. Even no shed for the visa candidate. No electrical device(e.g. phone, pendrive, watch etc) and bag are allowed inside, also no storage policy at the main entrance is available. Poor management at the main entrance. Only a single line for all the applicants regardless of their appointment time. Security guards call for the applicants but due to long line, difficult to hear them.

However, if you are a USA citizen or USA visa applicant of Bangladesh, you have to go there...