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Bangladesh visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Bangladesh? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Southern Asia | Continent: Asia

Bangladesh flag
23Visa-free
0eVisa
144Visa on arrival
30Visa required

Bangladesh entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 23 can enter Bangladesh visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 144 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 30 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

167 of 198 passports can travel to Bangladesh without arranging anything before departure.

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Bangladesh entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Bangladesh
United States of AmericaVisa on arrival
United KingdomVisa on arrival
CanadaVisa on arrival
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa on arrival
FranceVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa on arrival
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Bangladesh visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Bangladesh.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa133209
Asia230017
Europe04500
North America41702
Oceania41000
South America01002

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 23
Visa on arrival 144
Visa required 30
No admission 1

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Bangladesh?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 23 can enter visa-free, 144 can get a visa on arrival and 30 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Bangladesh without a visa?

23 passports have visa-free access to Bangladesh, including Maldives, Tanzania, Ghana, Seychelles, Fiji, Barbados, Jamaica, Bhutan and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Bangladesh offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 144 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 32 can enter Bangladesh visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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