High commission
High Commission of Bangladesh, Colombo
Colombo
Bangladesh visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Bangladesh, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
LKA
Sri Lanka
Going to
BGD
Bangladesh
Visa needed
A visa for holidays, short visits, conferences and study tours.
- Visa
- Required
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- Fees vary by nationality and visa office
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find Bangladesh's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
Get your Bangladesh visa sorted
A visa expert checks the rules and helps you apply. No payment now.
Ways into Bangladesh
Get a tourist visa or check visa on arrival rules.
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
- 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
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from Sri Lanka
- Plugs A C D GAdapter for some
- MoneyBDT ৳
- Time+30m
- DrivingOn the leftSame as home
- 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
Other Asia passports
Going to Bangladesh
Easier trips nearby
Places close to Bangladesh with simpler entry for you.
Questions
Do sri lankan citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Bangladesh, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Bangladesh visa?
At Bangladesh's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help sri lankan citizens enter Bangladesh?
We have no record of Bangladesh relaxing its rules for sri lankan citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Bangladeshi citizens get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, for up to 30 days.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Bangladesh?
Bhutan, Maldives, Qatar, Armenia Azerbaijan, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Bangladesh are easier for sri lankan citizens?
Maldives, Nepal, Singapore, Tajikistan Thailand, and 3 more let sri lankan citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Bangladesh?
Find Bangladesh's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
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.
How strong is the Sri Lanka passport?
It ranks #94 and reaches 36 destinations without applying ahead.
Reviewed by @snuck