Bangladesh
General visa requirements for travelling to Bangladesh. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Tourist visa (Tourist Visa on Arrival)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Fee
- $51 USD
- Validity
- 30 days from date of issue
- Entry
- Single entry
Visa on arrival is available at major international airports including Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Issuance is at the discretion of the immigration officer. Can be extended for an additional 30 days.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Valid for tourism, business, investment, or government job purposes only
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 45x35mm, white background, JPEG format, under 300KB, taken within last 6 months
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking confirmation or invitation letter from Bangladeshi host; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash only in USD or EUR; Amount: $51 USD or €51 EUR
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare passport, photos, hotel booking, return flight ticket, and cash payment
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Document submission
Submit documents to immigration officer at airport upon arrival
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee in cash (USD or EUR only)
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Visa collection
Receive visa stamp in passport and proceed through immigration
Tourist visa (Tourist Visa (Embassy))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 7-15 business days
- Fee
- Varies by nationality ($160 USD for US citizens)
- Validity
- 3 months
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Single-entry tourist visa valid for 3 months. All applications must start online through the official visa.gov.bd portal. Processing time can be expedited to 2-3 days with express service.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Valid for tourism purposes only
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient funds to support stay in Bangladesh
Minimum funds: $500 USD or equivalent
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 45x35mm, white background, JPEG format, under 300KB, taken within last 6 months
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: $500 USD or equivalent; Months required: 3
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking, invitation letter from Bangladeshi individual with copy of National ID or passport, or letter from Bangladeshi organization; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Bangladesh Machine Readable Visa (MRV) Application; Form url: https://visa.gov.bd/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Online payment, bank transfer, or cash; Amount: Varies by nationality
How to apply
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Online application
Complete online application at visa.gov.bd with complete Bangladesh contact address including village/PS/district/pincode
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Document gathering
Prepare all required documents including passport, photos, bank statements, accommodation proof, and flight reservations
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Fee payment
Pay visa application fee online or at visa application center
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Document submission
Submit physical documents to Bangladesh embassy/consulate or visa application center
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing (7-15 business days standard, 2-3 days express)
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa from embassy/consulate or receive via courier