Embassy
Embassy of the United States, Dhaka
Dhaka
12 Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka -1212 1212
Bangladesh visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, for up to 30 days.
Passport
USA
United States
Going to
BGD
Bangladesh
Visa on arrival
Eligible visitors can request a single-entry visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- US$50
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for American citizens in Bangladesh
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Bangladesh.
Ways into Bangladesh
Get a tourist visa or check visa on arrival rules.
Visa on arrival For your passportArrival visa by nationalityEligible visitors can request a single-entry visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- US$50
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Confirm your nationality and entry point qualify.
- Register online and verify your email.
- Fill in the form and upload your papers.
- Submit at least 3 days ahead; print the receipt.
- Pay in cash on arrival and show your papers.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Printed arrival application receipt
- Recent face photo upload
- Passport photo page upload
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Invitation or duty papers, if needed
- 500 USD or international credit card
- Border staff decide whether to let you enter; approval time is not promised.
- Government-duty travellers do not need the usual proof of funds.
Visa on arrivalOther arrival visa routesOther arrival visa routes cover eligible travellers through family roots, investment or official work.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- US$50
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check which route fits you and your entry point.
- Gather proof for that route.
- Submit the online form at least 3 days ahead.
- Print the receipt and carry your original papers.
- Pay in cash and complete border checks.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Printed arrival application receipt
- Recent face photo upload
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Financial proof, unless on government duty
- Family roots proof, if needed
- Family link proof, if needed
- Border approval is required; no approval time is promised.
- Use the same border point to enter and leave.
Visa requiredTourist visaA visa for holidays, short visits, conferences and study tours.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- Fees vary by nationality and visa office
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Fill in and print the online form.
- Gather your passport and other papers.
- Submit them and any fee to your Bangladesh visa office.
Documents required
- Signed application form
- Passport and photo page copy
- Passport valid 180 days
- 2 blank passport pages
- Hotel booking or host invitation
- Host ID for private visits
- Return ticket
- Older guidance gives stays of 30–90 days.
- Get your visa before buying flights; check accepted ticket proof.
- Paid and unpaid work are banned.
- Check your visa's dates and entry limits before travel.
Sources (24)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Bangladesh Online Visa Application Portal
- Bangladesh Police Special Branch — Arrival and Transit Application Portal
- Special Branch — Visa on Arrival Instructions
- Special Branch — Visa on Arrival Eligibility
- Hanoi Embassy — Visa Policy 2026
- Paris Embassy — Visa Information
- Paris Embassy — Visa on Arrival and Transit
- Washington Embassy — Tourist Visa
- Washington Embassy — Business Visa
- Washington Embassy — Student Visa
- Washington Embassy — Visa Categories
- New Delhi High Commission — Visa Checklists
- Birmingham Assistant High Commission — Visa Guidance
- Manchester Assistant High Commission — Arrival and Transit Visas
- Manchester Assistant High Commission — Visa Applications
- Geneva Mission — Transit Visa
- New York Consulate — Visa Fees and Exemptions
- Doha Embassy — Student Visa
- Stockholm Embassy — Mandatory Visa Documents
- Beijing Embassy — FBN Family Visa
- Copenhagen Embassy — NVR Guidelines
- Bangkok Embassy — NVR
- Sydney Consulate — NVR Questions
- Sydney Consulate — Other Visa Categories
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United States
- Plugs A C D GAdapter for some
- MoneyBDT ৳
- Time+18h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageBengali
- Emergency999 police
Planning your Bangladesh trip
Best time to go: October to April.
- Old Dhaka and Lalbagh QillaExplore a historic fort and narrow lanes lined with old buildings, specialist shops and craft workers.
- SundarbansThis World Heritage Site is the world's largest mangrove forest.
- Cox's BazarSee one of the world's longest unbroken sea beaches.
- Saint Martins IslandThis is Bangladesh's only coral island.
Scams to watch for in Bangladesh
- Inflated fares and avoiding the meterA driver quotes an inflated fare before the journey. In Chittagong, some drivers quote tourists ten times the going price. In Dhaka, CNG drivers may avoid using the meter and ask you to negotiate instead. Cycle rickshaws do not have meters, so agreeing a fare is normal.
- Small tourist markups in shopsA seller charges a foreign visitor slightly more than a local customer. The difference is usually small. Many market prices are negotiable, and even some shops displaying fixed-price signs may bargain.
- Extra money demanded on arrivalAfter reaching your destination, the driver asks for more than the agreed or metered fare.
About Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a South Asian republic on the Bay of Bengal, on the Ganges and Brahmaputra delta.
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Money
- Bangladeshi taka (৳)
- Languages
- Bengali
- Time zone
- UTC+06:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +880
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Questions
Are there special rules for American citizens visiting Bangladesh?
Where can American citizens enter Bangladesh?
Only through: Visa on arrival is available at Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet international airports, pre arrival visa required if arriving by sea or by land border crossing..
Do American citizens need to register with the police in Bangladesh?
No visa required for Bangladeshi Americans and their spouse and children with a copy of a former Bangladeshi passport, a Dual Nationality Certificate, NVR, a Bangladeshi NID, or a digital birth registration certificate.
Do american citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
American citizens get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, for up to 30 days.
How long can american citizens stay in Bangladesh?
Up to 30 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Bangladesh visa at the airport?
Yes. American citizens get the visa when they land in Bangladesh. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do bangladeshi citizens need a visa for the United States?
Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for the United States, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Bangladesh?
Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis Antigua and Barbuda, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Bangladesh are easier for american citizens?
Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Armenia Brunei, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Bangladesh?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in Bangladesh?
Bangladeshi taka (৳). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Bangladesh?
Bengali.
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