Bangladesh Visa Requirements by Passport (2026)
176 of 207 passports can enter Bangladesh without arranging a visa in advance: 23 visa-free and 153 with a visa on arrival. 29 need a visa before travel.
- Visa-free 23
- On arrival 153
- Visa 29
- Special 2
No visa in advance
176 of 207
Visa-free, ETA or on arrival
Visa-free
23
E-visa online
0
Visa required
29
How to enter Bangladesh
What to apply for, what it costs and where to apply.
Bangladesh suspended visa on arrival for all nationalities from 15 Jan to 15 Feb 2026, and it is unclear whether it has fully resumed, so apply for a visa in advance. A new Visa Policy 2026 was under review in July 2026.
Previously nationals of many countries; status after Feb 2026 unclear
- Fee
- About USD 51 (reported)
- Stay
- 30 days
- Processing
- On arrival
Passport validity
At least 6 months
Official entry rules
dip.gov.bd
Recent and upcoming changes
Visa on arrival suspended
Visa on arrival was suspended for all eligible countries from 15 Jan to 15 Feb 2026 (Bhutanese excepted). Source
Checked against 2 sources (some details from reputable travel press) on Oct 31, 2026. Rules for Bangladesh can change quickly: confirm on the official site before you book.
Passports that can visit Bangladesh visa-free
23 passports. No visa or online approval needed. Show your passport at immigration.
Barbados90 days
Bhutan90 days
Botswana90 days
Burkina Faso90 days
Fiji90 days
Gabon90 days
Gambia90 days
Ghana90 days
Grenada90 days
Guinea90 days
Guinea-Bissau90 days
Jamaica90 days
Lesotho90 days
Malawi90 days
Maldives90 days
Papua New Guinea90 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Samoa90 days
Seychelles90 days
Sierra Leone90 days
Tanzania90 days
Tonga90 days
Zambia90 daysPassports that get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh
153 passports. Get the visa at the airport or border, usually for a fee.
Afghanistan30 days
Albania30 days
Andorra30 days
Angola30 days
Anguilla30 days
Antigua and Barbuda30 days
Argentina30 days
Armenia30 days
Australia30 days
Austria30 days
Azerbaijan30 days
Bahamas30 days
Bahrain30 days
Belarus30 days
Belgium30 days
Benin30 days
Bermuda30 days
Bolivia30 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina30 days
British Virgin Islands30 days
Brunei30 days
Bulgaria30 days
Burundi30 days
Cambodia30 days
Cameroon30 days
Canada30 days
Cape Verde30 days
Cayman Islands30 days
Central African Republic30 days
Chad30 days
Chile30 days
China30 days
Colombia30 days
Comoros30 days
Costa Rica30 days
Croatia30 days
Cuba30 days
Cyprus30 days
Czechia30 days
Denmark30 days
Djibouti30 days
Dominica30 days
Dominican Republic30 days
DR Congo30 days
Ecuador30 days
Egypt30 days
El Salvador30 days
Equatorial Guinea30 days
Eritrea30 days
Estonia30 days
Eswatini30 days
Ethiopia30 days
Finland30 days
France30 days
Georgia30 days
Germany30 days
Greece30 days
Guatemala30 days
Guyana30 days
Haiti30 days
Honduras30 days
Hungary30 days
Iceland30 days
Indonesia30 days
Ireland30 days
Italy30 days
Ivory Coast30 days
Japan30 days
Kazakhstan30 days
Kiribati30 days
Kosovo30 days
Kuwait30 days
Kyrgyzstan30 days
Laos30 days
Latvia30 days
Liberia30 days
Liechtenstein30 days
Lithuania30 days
Luxembourg30 days
Madagascar30 days
Malaysia30 days
Mali30 days
Malta30 days
Marshall Islands30 days
Mauritania30 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova30 days
Monaco30 days
Mongolia30 days
Montenegro30 days
Montserrat30 days
Mozambique30 days
Namibia30 days
Nauru30 days
Nepal30 days
Netherlands30 days
New Zealand30 days
Nicaragua30 days
Niger30 days
North Korea30 days
North Macedonia30 days
Norway30 days
Oman30 days
Palau30 days
Palestine30 days
Panama30 days
Peru30 days
Poland30 days
Portugal30 days
Qatar30 days
Republic of the Congo30 days
Romania30 days
Russia30 days
Rwanda30 days
Saint Helena30 days
Saint Lucia30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines30 days
San Marino30 days
Sao Tome and Principe30 days
Saudi Arabia30 days
Senegal30 days
Serbia30 days
Singapore30 days
Slovakia30 days
Slovenia30 days
Solomon Islands30 days
Somalia30 days
South Korea30 days
South Sudan30 days
Spain30 days
Sudan30 days
Suriname30 days
Sweden30 days
Switzerland30 days
Taiwan30 days
Tajikistan30 days
Timor-Leste30 days
Togo30 days
Trinidad and Tobago30 days
Turkey30 days
Turkmenistan30 days
Turks and Caicos Islands30 days
Tuvalu30 days
Uganda30 days
Ukraine30 days
United Arab Emirates30 days
United Kingdom30 days
United States30 days
Uruguay30 days
Vanuatu30 days
Vatican City30 days
Venezuela30 days
Zimbabwe30 daysPassports that need a visa for Bangladesh
29 passports. Apply for a visa at an embassy, consulate or official visa center before you go.
Special permits and unconfirmed entry
2 passports. A special permit is needed, or entry on this passport isn't confirmed. Contact the destination's embassy.
Bangladesh visa: common questions
Do US passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh?
US passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh for up to 30 days.
Do UK passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh?
UK passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh for up to 30 days.
Do Canada passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh?
Canada passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh for up to 30 days.
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh?
Australia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh for up to 30 days.
Do India passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh?
Yes. India passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.
How long can you stay in Bangladesh without a visa?
Most visa-free visitors can stay up to 90 days. The limit depends on your passport, so check yours above.
How many passports need a visa for Bangladesh?
29 passports need a visa arranged before travel, and 0 can apply for an e-visa online. Look up your passport above for the exact rule.
Tourist visits only. Requirements come from a dataset compiled in October 2025, with changes since then checked against official government sources on 2026-10-31. Rules change, so confirm with Bangladesh's official site before you book and again before you fly.