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Bangladesh visas

Bangladesh tourist visa

Some travellers can visit without a visa or get one on arrival. Others need a visa before travelling.

Ways to get a Bangladesh tourist visa

  2. Visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Tourists who are citizens of any European Union member state or one of the other listed countries may get a visa on arrival.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days, with a possible extension of another 30 days.
    Valid for
    Up to 30 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    Fee
    US$51 or €51 per person, including taxes. Pay only in cash in US dollars or euros.
    1. Prepare your passport and printed travel and accommodation documents.
    2. Arrive by air, sea or road. You cannot get this visa when entering by train.
    3. Apply at the entry point and pay the fee in cash.

  3. Regular visa from a Bangladesh mission

    Visa needed

    Tourists who need a visa before arrival can apply at a Bangladesh embassy, consulate or high commission.

    Valid for
    Usually up to 60 months.
    Entries
    Usually multiple entries.
    1. Apply at a Bangladesh embassy, consulate or high commission.
    2. Obtain the visa before entering Bangladesh.

Who needs it

Tourists who do not qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival must get a visa before travelling.

Who doesn't

Ordinary passport holders from the 23 countries listed in the visa-free option can visit for up to 90 days.

How to apply

  1. Apply for a regular visa at a Bangladesh embassy, consulate or high commission.
  2. Get the visa before travelling to Bangladesh.

Good to know

  • A visa's validity is not the same as the length of each permitted stay.
  • Regular visas can be extended or renewed at the Department of Immigration and Passports in Dhaka.
  • Israeli nationals are refused entry and transit.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Bangladesh?

Tourists who do not qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival must get a visa before travelling. Ordinary passport holders from the 23 countries listed in the visa-free option can visit for up to 90 days.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Bangladesh?

There are 3 options: Visa-free entry (no visa at all); Visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Regular visa from a Bangladesh mission (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Bangladesh without a tourist visa?

Travellers with ordinary passports from the listed countries can enter without a visa.

How long is a Bangladesh tourist visa valid?

A regular visa is usually valid for up to 60 months. Entries: Usually multiple entries..

How do I apply for a Bangladesh tourist visa?

1. Apply for a regular visa at a Bangladesh embassy, consulate or high commission. 2. Get the visa before travelling to Bangladesh.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Bangladesh?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Bangladesh visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Bangladesh be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Bangladesh tourist visa rules?

On Bangladesh's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Bangladesh?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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