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United Arab Emirates visa for Bangladeshi citizens

Passport

Bangladesh

Destination

United Arab Emirates

Bangladesh passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Answer e-Visa

Yes, an e-Visa is required

Entry requirement: e-Visa
Maximum stay: Set by the visa
Apply before travel: Yes
Last updated: February 2026

What Bangladesh passport holders need to do

Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.

Bangladesh is one of 110 passports in the “e-visa” group for the United Arab Emirates. See the full United Arab Emirates visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Asia for Bangladesh passport holders

The United Arab Emirates is one of 47 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the Bangladesh passport, which ranks #88 worldwide with a mobility score of 36. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 6 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Bhutan	Visa-free	14 days
Cambodia	Visa on arrival	–
Maldives	Visa on arrival	–
Nepal	Visa on arrival	–
Sri Lanka	Visa on arrival	–
Timor-Leste	Visa on arrival	–
United Arab Emirates	e-Visa	–

All visa-free countries for the Bangladesh passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Bangladesh passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Can Bangladeshi citizens apply for the United Arab Emirates visa online?

Yes. Bangladesh passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to the United Arab Emirates, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.

Do United Arab Emirates citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?

United Arab Emirates passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, so no application is needed before travelling.

United Arab Emirates visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of the United Arab Emirates before you book.