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Bangladesh visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 167 can travel to Bangladesh without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 30 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Bangladesh: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Bangladesh?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa on arrival –
United Kingdom Visa on arrival –
India Visa required –
Philippines Visa required –
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa on arrival –
Australia Visa on arrival –
China Visa on arrival –
Germany Visa on arrival –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 46/46
Asia 31/49
Africa 45/54
North America 21/23
South America 10/12
Oceania 14/14

Passports that can enter Bangladesh visa-free

23 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh

144 passports

Passports that need a visa for Bangladesh

30 passports

Passports that are not admitted

1 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Bangladesh?

It depends on your passport. 23 passports can enter Bangladesh visa-free, 144 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 30 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Bangladesh without a visa?

23 passports can enter Bangladesh visa-free, including Barbados, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana and others.

Holding a Bangladesh passport? See where the Bangladesh passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Bangladesh before you book.