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Visa requirements for Bangladesh

Who can enter Bangladesh, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Passport holders from 47 countries can enter Bangladesh without a visa in advance. 1 have full visa-free access; 46 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

1 visa-free
46 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
202 visa required

Visa-free entry

1 nationality

Bhutan

Visa on arrival

46 nationalities

Visa required in advance

202 nationalities

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Bangladesh

Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world with a population of almost 177.8 million people within an area of 148,461 square kilometres (57,321 sq mi). Bangladesh shares land borders with India to the north, west, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast. It has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal to its south and is separated from Bhutan and Nepal by the Siliguri Corridor, and from China by the Indian states of West Bengal and Sikkim to its north. Dhaka, the capital and largest city, is the nation's political, financial, and cultural centre. Chittagong is the second-largest city and the busiest port of the country.

CapitalDhaka

RegionSouthern Asia

Population175.7M

Area147,570 km²

CurrencyBangladeshi taka

LanguagesBengali

Calling code+880

Tourist arrivals323K (2019)

Climate in Dhaka

Warmest August, coolest January, driest December.

January to December mean temp, Open-Meteo (2020)

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.