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Bangladesh passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Bangladesh passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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17Visa-free
49eVisa
17Visa on arrival
113Visa required

Bangladesh passport at a glance

With a Bangladesh passport you can enter 17 destinations visa-free and 17 with a visa on arrival, so 34 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 49 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 113 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Bangladesh

Do Bangladesh passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Bangladesh passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Bangladesh passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa392219
Asia151825
Europe00243
North America90212
Oceania4226
South America0138

Longest visa-free stays

Where Bangladesh passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 17
eVisa 49
Visa on arrival 17
Visa required 113
No admission 2

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Bangladesh passport holders visit without a visa?

Bangladesh passport holders can visit 17 destinations visa-free, including Rwanda, Seychelles, Fiji, Barbados, Jamaica, Bahamas and others. Adding the 17 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 34 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Bangladesh passport holders?

17 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Bangladesh passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Bangladesh passport holders travel with an eVisa?

49 destinations let Bangladesh passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam and others.

Do Bangladesh passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Bangladesh passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Bangladesh passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Bangladesh passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Bangladesh passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Bangladesh passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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