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

As of 2026, Bangladeshi citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 36 countries and territories, ranking the Bangladeshi passport 95th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.

Bangladeshi citizens who hold diplomatic passports or official passports of Bangladesh have visa free or visa on arrival access to many more countries.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements

+ Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). e-Visa available for holders of a valid Schengen visa; Visa not required who have valid Used visa or residence permit from any USA, UK or Schengen countries. (T-chy) Visa not required for the Schengen residence card holders. 30 days US$100 visa waiver fee applies. Ordinary passport holders can only obtain visas by invitation only. May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). Allows a stay of 3, 6 or 12 months. 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). 4 weeks 14 days 6 months No Visa required for holders of US, Canada or Schenzen multiple entry visas. 30 days Must have an international vaccination certificate. As of 2024, Bangladeshi tourists will have to pay $15 (down from $100) per night for staying in Bhutan under the Sustainable Development Fees (SDF). 30 days 3 months No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders. No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders. 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. Visa is not required if holding a permanent residency card from the United States. Starting 1 January 2026, Cape Verde is suspending their VoA facility for 96 countries, including Bangladesh. No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders. Visa, Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the People's Republic of Bangladesh Visa-free transit for up to 24 hours. Domestic travel through multiple Chinese airports permitted. Port visa (visa on arrival) for the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) of Shenzhen, Zhuhai, or Xiamen. The SEZ port visa is intended for tourism, business, trade, transit, visits, and other non-employment purposes. 5-day port visa for Shenzhen if arriving at Luohu Port, Huanggang Port Control Point, Fuyong Ferry Terminal or Shekou Passenger Terminal. The duration of stay starts from the next day of arrival. 3-day port visa for Zhuhai if entering via Gongbei Port of Entry, Hengqin Port or Jiuzhou Port. The duration of stay starts from the next day of arrival. 3-day port visa for Xiamen if entering via Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. The duration of stay starts from the next day of arrival. Port visa (visa on arrival) is also available for travellers who need to enter China urgently but are unable to apply for a visa in time, for the following reasons: business activities, visits and exchanges; investment and entrepreneurship; private affairs (such as civil affairs, lawsuits, marriage, etc.); visiting relatives; Other urgent humanitarian needs (such as funerals, visiting critically ill patients, or other urgent medical needs.) This policy is only intended for urgent travel needs and is not suitable for general visits or tourism. To avail of the port visa policy, relevant supporting documents (such as an invitation letter) must be provided to attest to the urgency of the travel needs. No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders. 45 days 7 days Bangladeshi nationals with a multi-entry visa or permanent residency from the United States of America, Canada, or any member country of the European Union may enter Costa Rica without a visa. 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. Visa must be obtained in advance in lieu of a tourist card. 90 days 6 months 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. As of 2026, transit visas are mandatory for Bangladeshi travellers. 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders. 4 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days 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. 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). 3 months 90 days 90 days 3 months No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders. Visa fee waived for regular or ordinary passport holders. 60 days Bangladeshi citizens require a guarantor to obtain an Indonesian eVisa; therefore, it is impossible to obtain one directly through the Directorate General of Immigration website. The travel agency acts as your sponsor during the visa application process, and Indonesia issues the visa under that company's sponsorship. No visa required for diplomatic and official passport holders. Single entry 30 days Bangladesh does not recognize the State of Israel. Bangladeshi passports contain the phrase, "valid for all countries except Israel." 6 months No visa required for Diplomatic Passport holders. No visa required for diplomatic and official passport holders. 90 days 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. No visa required for diplomatic and official passport holders. No visa required for diplomatic and official passport holders. No visa required for diplomatic and official passport holders. 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). In addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the Immigration department of the General Directorate of General Security (La Surete Generale). 90 days Admission refused since May 2015. 90 days 90 days 30 days Single Entry. No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders up to 30 Days. 30 days Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. 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. Visa not required if holding a valid visa from Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, United States, or any of the Schengen countries. 30 days No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders up to 30 Days. Holder of a valid travel documents containing a valid residence permit or multiple entry visa in the countries of the Schengen zone, USA, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom can pass through the territory and stay in Montenegro up to 30 days, and not longer than the expiry of visa if the period of validity of the visa is less than 30 days. Holder of a valid UAE 10 years' residence permit may enter without visa for seven days. e-Visa availability for the Schengen, USA, Canada, UK valid visa or Permanent Resident Card holders. (T-chy) 30 days Upon arrival, the visa will be issued after payment of the fee at the point of entry. 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 up to 90 days. 90 days May apply online (Online Visitor visa). 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. Visa on arrival if holding a valid visa issued by United States, Canada, or Schengen Member State. 90 days Approval from the Ministry of Interior required. Foreign citizens holding valid travel documents of third countries who hold a valid multiple-entry British, American or Canadian visa, inserted in the passport, whereby the length of their stay should be up to 15 days, and the validity of the valid multiple-entry British, American and Canadian visa, inserted in the passport should be 5 days longer than the planned. 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. 90 daysIssued free of charge as of August 2024. No visa needed for Diplomatic and Official passport holders. 60 days No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders. No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days. The eVisa is only applicable for tourism only. Visas for other purposes are still sticker visa based. Travellers must complete the online Philippine e-Travel Registration Form only after receiving their e-visa and within 72 hours before departure. 30 days Visitors may apply for a visa on the Hayya website. No visa required for Official and Diplomatic passport holders. 30 days 3 months 3 months 60 days Visa not required if holding a valid Schengen Visa. 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. 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. 3 months 3 months / 30 days No visa required for diplomatic and official Passport holders. An eVisa can only be obtained through a local contact, strategic partner or authorized visa agent. Refer to the bottom half of the Singaporean High Commission's visa applications page for authorized visa agents in Bangladesh. 30 days Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. 30 days Bangladeshi passport holders must pay a $20 fee for the ETA. 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. 180 days 60 days Visa on arrival if holding a referral visa. No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders. 30 days No visa required for Diplomatic, Service and Official Passport holders. 15 days 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). 30 days No visa required for Diplomatic and Official passport holders e-Visa available for holders of a valid Schengen visa; a valid visa from any USA, UK; or a valid residence permit of a Schengen Area|Schengen. (T-chy)