Bangladesh Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your passport and purpose of visit. Most foreign nationals need a visa obtained from a Bangladesh diplomatic mission before travel. Visa on arrival is available only for a limited list of nationalities and specific business or official purposes — it is not a general tourist visa-on-arrival policy. All visitors should hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival, per official Bangladesh entry guidance. A visa does not guarantee entry — Bangladesh border authorities make the final determination at port of entry.
Bangladesh visa at a glance
- Government fee
- Varies by nationality and issuing post — passed through at cost, no markup
- Official processing
- Varies — confirm with embassy/consulate
- Validity / stay
- Confirm with consulate
- Visa types
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Do you need a visa for Bangladesh?
If your nationality is not visa-exempt under a bilateral agreement, arrange your visa before travel. Confirm whether you qualify for visa on arrival with the Bangladesh authorities.
Bangladesh visa types
- Tourist visa
- Tourism, leisure, family visits — Confirm with consulate
- Business visa
- Business meetings, conferences — Confirm with consulate
- Transit visa
- Passing through Bangladesh to a third country — Per the transit rules
- Visa on arrival (limited)
- Eligible nationalities, specific purposes — Limited — confirm with authorities
Who is eligible
Whether you need a visa for Bangladesh depends on your nationality:
Your legal residence matters. Apply through the embassy or consulate responsible for your country of residence.
Confirm your nationality's exact requirements with the Embassy of Bangladesh before applying.
Most nationalities need a visa issued by the Embassy of Bangladesh or an authorized consulate before travel.
Visa-exempt nationalities can enter Bangladesh visa-free for short stays under bilateral agreements.
Eligible for visa on arrival (limited) — a limited list of nationalities may obtain a visa on arrival for business or official purposes only; this is not a general tourist visa-on-arrival policy.
Documents required for a Bangladesh visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passportTourist visa · usually 6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages.
- Completed visa application formTourist visa · available from the embassy or consulate.
- Recent passport photosTourist visa · Recent passport photos.
- Travel itinerary and proof of accommodationTourist visa · Travel itinerary and proof of accommodation.
- Supporting documents for the purpose of visitTourist visa · Supporting documents for the purpose of visit.
- Valid passportBusiness visa · 6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages.
- Completed visa application formBusiness visa · Completed visa application form.
- Recent passport photosBusiness visa · Recent passport photos.
- Business invitation letter from the Bangladeshi hostBusiness visa · Business invitation letter from the Bangladeshi host.
- Company registration documentsBusiness visa · Company registration documents.
- Valid passportTransit visa · 6+ months validity.
- Confirmed onward ticket to a third countryTransit visa · Confirmed onward ticket to a third country.
- Visa for the next destination if requiredTransit visa · Visa for the next destination if required.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the transit periodTransit visa · Proof of sufficient funds for the transit period.
Bangladesh visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- Varies by nationality and issuing post — passed through at cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- Confirm with consulate
- Official processing
- Varies — confirm with embassy/consulate
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Bangladesh visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check the Bangladesh visa requirements for your nationality. If you're visa-exempt, you don't need this process.
Get the current form and checklist from the Embassy of Bangladesh or an authorized consulate for your country of residence
Get the current form and checklist from the Embassy of Bangladesh or an authorized consulate for your country of residence.
Gather your documents
see the checklists in Required documents for a Bangladesh visa above (passport, form, photos, accommodation, supporting documents).
Submit your application
in person or as instructed by the embassy or consulate. Pay the government visa fee.
Track your application and collect your passport when a decision is made
Track your application and collect your passport when a decision is made.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Bangladesh's requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Appointments
- Apply yourself
- You book and attend yourself
- With Expedify
- We prepare your application and guide you
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the embassy portal
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Bangladesh is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your visa or exemption stamp.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Bangladesh visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
documents that don't match your application form.
Insufficient travel insurance
missing medical coverage.
Unclear travel purpose
an itinerary that doesn't explain where you're going and why.
Weak ties to your home country
limited evidence you'll return after your stay.
Frequently asked questions
Bangladesh visa questions, answered.
More for your Bangladesh trip
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.