Visa requirements for Bangladeshi citizens explained

Visa requirements for Bangladeshi citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed on citizens of Bangladesh by the authorities of other countries.

As of 2024, Bangladeshi citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 42 countries and territories, ranking the Bangladeshi passport 99th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.^[1]

Bangladeshi citizens who hold diplomatic passports and / or official passports of Bangladesh have visa free or visa on arrival access to many more countries.^[2]

Visa requirements


Country	Visa requirement	Allowed stay	Notes
Afghanistan
Albania	^[3]		e-Visa available for holders of a valid Schengen visa; a valid visa from any OECD member country (USA, Canada, etc.); or a valid residence permit of a Schengen Area\|Schengen or OECD country. \|-\| Algeria\| \|\|\|-\| Andorra\| \| \| Visa not required for the Schengen residence card holders. \|-\| Angola\| \|\|\|-\| Antigua and Barbuda\| \| 30 days\| 100 USD visa waiver fee applies. \|- \| Argentina\| \|\|\|-\| Armenia\| \|\| Visa on arrival for up to 90 days for valid residence permit holders of any country in the GCC (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE). \|-\| Australia \| ^[4] \|\| May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). \|-\| Austria\| \|\|\|-\| Azerbaijan\| \|\| Visa on arrival for up to 90 days for valid residence permit holders of any country in the GCC (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE). \|-\| Bahamas\| \| 4 weeks\|\|-\| Bahrain\| ^[5] \| 14 days\|\|-\| Barbados\| \| 6 months\|\|- \| Belarus\| \|\|\|- \| Belgium\| \|\|\|-\| Belize\| \|\|\|-\| Benin \| ^[6] \| 30 days\| Must have an international vaccination certificate. \|-\| Bhutan\| ^[7] \|\|\|- \| \| ^[8] \| 30 days\|\|-\| Bosnia and Herzegovina\| \|\|\|-\| Botswana\| ^[9] \| 3 months\|\|- \| Brazil\| \|\| No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders. \|-\| \| \|\| No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders. \|-\| Bulgaria\| \|\|\|-\| Burkina Faso\| ^[10] \|\|\|-\| Burundi\| ^[11] \| 1 month\| From December 2021, passengers of all countries that required visa, can now obtain visa on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, and all land borders.^[12] \|-\| Cambodia\| ^[13] \|\|\|-\| Cameroon\| ^[14] \|\|\|-\| Canada\| \|\| Visa is not required if holding a permanent residency card from the United States. \|-\| Cape Verde\| \|\|\|-\| Central African Republic\| \|\|\|-\| Chad\| \|\|\|-\| Chile\| \|\| No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders. \|-\| \| ^[15] \|\| Visa can be issued on arrival for those who need to enter China urgently for humanitarian reasons or have other urgent needs. Relevant supporting documents must be provided. This policy applies to all foreigners including citizens of Bangladesh.^[16] No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders. \|- \| Colombia\| ^[17] \|\|\|-\| Comoros\| \| 45 days\|\|-\| \| \|\|\|-\| \| ^[18] \| 7 days\|\|- \| Costa Rica\| \|\|\|-\| Cote d'Ivoire\| ^[19] \| 3 months\| e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. \|-\| Croatia\| \|\|\|- \| Cuba\| \|\| Visa must be obtained in advance in lieu of a tourist card. \|-\| Cyprus\| \|\|\|-\| Czech Republic\| \|\|\|-\| Denmark \| \|\|\|-\| Djibouti\| ^[20] \| 90 days\|\|-\| Dominica\| \| 6 months\|\|-\| Dominican Republic\| \|\|\|- \| Ecuador\| \|\|\|- \| Egypt\| \|\| Obtainable at any port of entry, and only to those who have valid used visas or residence permits from Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom and European countries of the Schengen area on their passports. \|- \| El Salvador\| \|\|\|-\| Equatorial Guinea\| ^[21] \|\|\|-\| Eritrea\| \|\|\|-\| Estonia\| \|\|\|-\| \| \|\|\|-\| Ethiopia\| ^[22] \| Up to 90 days\| e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders. \|-\| Fiji\| \| 4 months\|\|-\| Finland\| \|\|\|-\| France \| \|\|\|-\| Gabon\| ^[23] \|\| e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. \|-\| Gambia\| \| 90 days\|\|-\| Georgia\| \|\| e-Visa available for holders of a valid Schengen visa or a valid visa from any of the OECD member countries or a valid residence permit of a Schengen Area\|Schengen or OECD country or a valid residence permit of UAE.^[24] Visa on arrival for up to 15 days for valid residence permit holders of any country in the GCC (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE). \|-\| Germany\| \|\|\|-\| Ghana\| \|\|\|- \| Greece\| \|\|\|-\| Grenada\| \| 3 months\|\|- \| Guatemala\| \|\|\|-\| Guinea\| ^[25] \| 90 days\|\|-\| Guinea-Bissau\| \| 90 days\|\|-\| Guyana\| \|\|\|- \| Haiti\| \| 3 months\|\|- \| Honduras\| \|\|\|-\| Hungary\| \|\|\|- \| Iceland\| \|\|\|- \| India\| \|\| No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders. Visa fee waived for regular or ordinary passport holders.^[26] \|-\| Indonesia\| ^[27] \|\|\|- \| \| \|\|\|-\| Iraq\| \|\|\|-\| Ireland\| \|\|\|-\| Israel\| \|\|\|-\| Italy\| \|\|\|-\| Jamaica\| \| 6 months\|\|-\| Japan\| \|\| No visa required for Diplomatic Passport holders.^[28] \|-\| Jordan\| \|\|\|-\| Kazakhstan\| ^[29] \|\|\|-\| Kenya\| ^[30] \| 90 days\|\|-\| Kiribati\| \| 90 days\| May not exceed 90 days within any given 12 month period. \|-\| \| \|\|\|-\| \| \|\| Bangladeshi national who holds a visa, re-entry permit or permanent residency to enter the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia or New Zealand can enter South Korea without a visa for a stay of up to 30 days, if their purpose of visit is transit.^[31] ^[32] No visa required for diplomatic and official passport holders. \|-\| \| ^[33] \|\|\|-\| Kuwait\| \|\|\|-\| Kyrgyzstan\| ^[34] \| 60 days\| e-Visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk). \|-\| \| \|\|\|-\| Latvia\| \|\|\|- \| Lebanon\| \|\| In addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the Immigration department of the General Directorate of General Security (La Surete Generale). \|-\| Lesotho\| \| 90 days\|\|- \| Liberia\| \|\|\|-\| Libya\| \| \| Admission refused since May 2015.^[35] ^[36] \|-\| Liechtenstein\| \|\|\|-\| Lithuania\| \|\|\|-\| Luxembourg\| \|\|\|-\| Madagascar\| \| 90 days\|\|-\| Malawi\| ^[37] \| 90 days\|\|-\| Malaysia\| ^[38] \| 30 days\| Single Entry. No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders up to 30 Days. \|-\| Maldives\| \| 30 days\|\|-\| Mali\| \|\|\|-\| Malta\| \|\|\|-\| Marshall Islands\| \|\|\|-\| Mauritania\| \|\| Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. \|-\| Mauritius\| \|\|\|- \| Mexico\| \|\| Visa is not required if holding a permanent residency card from Canada, Chile, Colombia, Japan, United Kingdom, Peru, United States or any of the Schengen countries.^[39] Visa not required if holding a valid visa from Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, United States, or any of the Schengen countries. \|-\| \| \| 30 days\|\|-\| \| \|\| Citizens holding a residence permit or a valid visa issued by one of the member states of the European Union or one of the parties to the Schengen Agreement can apply for an electronic visa.^[40] \|-\| Monaco\| \|\|\|-\| Mongolia\| \|\|\|-\| Montenegro\| \|\| Holder of a valid UAE residence permit may enter without visa for seven days. \|-\| Morocco\| \|\| e-Visa availability for the Schengen, USA, UK valid visa or Permanent Resident Card holders. \|-\| Mozambique\| ^[41] \| 30 days\| Upon arrival, the visa will be issued after payment of the fee at the point of entry. \|-\| Myanmar\| ^[42] \| 28 days\| e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. e-Visa is available for tourism only. No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders upto 90 days. \|-\| Namibia\| \|\|\|-\| Nauru\| \|\|\|-\| Nepal\| ^[43] \| 90 days\|\|- \| Netherlands \| \|\|\|-\| New Zealand\| \|\| Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.^[44] \|- \| Nicaragua\| \|\| Visa on arrival if holding a valid visa issued by United States, Canada, or Schengen Member State. \|-\| Niger\| \|\|\|-\| Nigeria\| ^[45] \| 90 days\|\|-\| \| \|\| Approval from the Ministry of Interior required. \|-\| Norway\| \|\|\|-\| Oman\| \| \| Bangladeshi holding a GCC visa of certain categories (managers, sales executives, etc.) are granted a visit visa on arrival if they are coming directly from a GCC Country. \|-\| Pakistan\| ^[46] \| 90 days\| Issued free of charge as of August 2024. \|-\| Palau\| \|\|\|-\| Panama\| \|\|\|-\| Papua New Guinea\| ^[47] \| 60 days\|\|-\| Paraguay\| \|\|\|-\| Peru\| \|\| No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders. \|- \| Philippines\| \|\| No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days.^[48] \|- \| Poland\| \|\|\|-\| Portugal\| \|\|\|-\| Qatar\| ^[49] \| 30 days\| Visitors may apply for a visa on the Hayya website. \|-\| Romania\| \|\|\|-\| \| \|\| No visa required for Official and Diplomatic passport holders. \|-\| Rwanda\| \| 30 days\|\|-\| Saint Kitts and Nevis\| \| 3 months\|\|-\| Saint Lucia\| \|\|\|-\| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines\| \| 3 month\|\|-\| Samoa\| \| 60 days\|\|-\| San Marino\| \|\| Visa not required if holding a valid Schengen Visa. \|-\| \| ^[50] \|\|\|- \| Saudi Arabia\| \|\| Visa on Arrival or eVisa for the Permanent Resident Card holders of the Schengen countries or USA, UK and any Schengen countries valid used tourist visa and the GCC residence visa holders. \|-\| Senegal\| \|\|\|-\| Serbia\| \|\| Visa free for a maximum stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states and the United States. \|-\| Seychelles\| ^[51] \| 3 months\|\|-\| Sierra Leone\| ^[52] \| 3 months / 30 days\|\|-\| Singapore\| \|\| No visa required for diplomatic and official Passport holders.^[53] May obtain visa online.^[54] \|-\| Slovakia\| \|\|\|-\| Slovenia\| \|\|\|-\| Solomon Islands\| \|\|\|-\| Somalia\| \| 30 days\|\|-\| South Africa\| \|\|\|-\| \| ^[55] \|\| Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. \|-\| Spain\| \|\|\|-\| Sri Lanka\| ^[56] \| 60 days / 30 days\|\|-\| Sudan\| \|\| For ordinary passport holders, entry and transit is refused unless arriving for commercial delegations or as students studying at a Sudanese institute of higher education or university and holding a residence permit. \|-\| Suriname\| ^[57] \| \|\|-\| Sweden\| \|\|\|-\| Switzerland\| \|\|\|- \| \| \|\|\|-\| Tajikistan\| ^[58] \| 60 days\|\|-\| \| \|\| Visa on arrival if holding a referral visa. \|-\| Thailand \| \|\| No visa required for Diplomatic Passport holders only. Official Passport holders will get visa exemption from December 19, 2024. \|-\| Timor-Leste\| \| 30 days\|\|-\| Togo\| ^[59] \| 15 days\|\|-\| Tonga\| \|\|\|-\| Trinidad and Tobago\| \|\|\|-\| Tunisia\| \|\| Visa on arrival for up to 15 days for valid residence permit holders of any country in the GCC (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE). \|- \| Turkey\| \|\| No visa required for Diplomatic and Official passport holders e-Visa available for holders of a valid Schengen visa; a valid visa from any OECD member country (USA, Canada, etc.); or a valid residence permit of a Schengen Area\|Schengen or OECD country. \|- \| Turkmenistan\| \|\|\|-\| Tuvalu\| \| 1 month\|\|-\| Uganda\| ^[60] \| 3 months\|\|- \| Ukraine\| \|\|\|-\| United Arab Emirates\| \|\| May apply using 'Smart Service'.^[61] \|-\| United Kingdom\| \|\|\|-\| United States\| \|\|\|- \| Uruguay\| \|\|\|-\| Uzbekistan\| ^[62] \| 30 days\|\|-\| Vanuatu\| \| 30 days\|\|-\| \| \|\|\|- \| \| \|\|\|-\| \| ^[63] \| \| e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry. Traveling directly to Phu Quoc Island are allowed to stay on the island for up-to 30 days without a visa.^[64] ^[65] No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders up to 90 days. \|-\| Yemen\| \|\|\|-\| Zambia\| ^[66] \| 3 months\|\|-\| Zimbabwe\| ^[67] \| 90 days\|\|} See also Visa policy of Bangladesh List of nationalities forbidden at border References and notes References Notes