BangladeshSingapore: Visa required

BangladeshSingapore

Do Bangladesh passport holders need a visa for Singapore?

Visa required

Yes. Bangladesh passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Singapore.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: ica.gov.sg (checked July 17, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance2,883 km, straight line (~3h 54m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Singapore208 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Singapore passport holders visiting Bangladesh: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near Singapore

Bangladesh passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Bangladesh passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Bangladesh passport holders need a visa for Singapore?

Yes. Bangladesh passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Singapore.

How far is Singapore from Bangladesh?

About 2,883 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 54m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Singapore?

Singapore dollar (SGD).

What is the emergency number in Singapore?

995 / 999.

What time zone is Singapore in?

Singapore (UTC+8).

What is the nearest airport to Singapore?

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), about 17 km away.

How many countries can enter Singapore without a visa?

208 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Singapore visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Bangladesh passport holders visit without a visa instead of Singapore?

Timor-Leste, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal.

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 180 million 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 (1 USD ≈ 123.40 BDT)

LanguagesBengali

Calling code+880

Drives on theleft

TimezoneDhaka (UTC+6)

Nearest airportHazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), 15 km

Emergency number999

UNESCO sites3

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,597 (2025)

Tourist arrivals323K (2019)

Climate in Dhaka

Warmest August, coolest January, driest December, sunniest March. Best time to visit: February, March, April, October, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Dhaka, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	23.3°C	12.8°C	20mm	267h
February	26.3°C	14.2°C	5mm	286h
March	31.3°C	19.4°C	33mm	328h
April	33.1°C	22.8°C	172mm	294h
May	31.7°C	24.7°C	240mm	285h
June	31°C	26.1°C	364mm	211h
July	31.3°C	26.1°C	296mm	231h
August	31.5°C	26.1°C	282mm	263h
September	31.7°C	26.1°C	284mm	261h
October	31.4°C	25.2°C	226mm	290h
November	29.1°C	18.4°C	26mm	299h
December	25.1°C	13.9°C	0mm	301h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The People's Republic of Bangladesh is a country in South Asia, on the edge of the Indian subcontinent. The country is endowed with pristine beaches, numerous archaeological sites, bustling markets, numerous sites of religious importance, forests, delicious food, and more importantly, hospitable and friendly people.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Mosque City of Bagerhat
Q305044
Sundarbans Reserved Forest

Upcoming public holidays

December 16, 2026বিজয় দিবস

December 25, 2026বড়দিন

February 21, 2027শহিদ দিবস ও আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবস

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About Singapore

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country in Southeast Asia. Its territory comprises a main island, over 60 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. The country is about one degree of latitude north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south along with the Riau Islands in Indonesia, the South China Sea to the east and the Straits of Johor along with the State of Johor in Malaysia to the north.

CapitalSingapore

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population6.1M

Area710 km²

CurrencySingapore dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.28 SGD)

LanguagesEnglish, Malay, Tamil, Chinese

Calling code+65

Drives on theleft

TimezoneSingapore (UTC+8)

Nearest airportSingapore Changi Airport (SIN), 17 km

Emergency number995 / 999

UNESCO sites1

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$98,814 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.7M (2020)

Climate in Singapore

Warmest May, coolest December, driest February, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, July, August, October, December.

Monthly climate normals for Singapore, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.5°C	24.7°C	127mm	324h
February	29.6°C	24.8°C	76mm	303h
March	30.5°C	25.5°C	109mm	340h
April	29.8°C	25.7°C	282mm	285h
May	29.8°C	26.1°C	410mm	265h
June	28.8°C	25.9°C	550mm	226h
July	28.5°C	25.5°C	287mm	276h
August	29.2°C	26.1°C	123mm	302h
September	28.4°C	25.3°C	296mm	228h
October	28.9°C	25.7°C	283mm	245h
November	28.4°C	24.9°C	294mm	225h
December	28.7°C	24.6°C	287mm	304h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia. Modern Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819, and since independence, it has become one of the world's most prosperous countries and boasts one of the world's busiest ports. Singaporean food is legendary, with bustling hawker centres and 24-hour coffee shops offering affordable food from all parts of Asia. Combining the skyscrapers and shopping malls of an affluent modern city with a medley of different Asian cultures and a tropical climate, good shopping and a vibrant nightlife scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover or springboard into the region.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Upcoming public holidays

November 9, 2026Deepavali

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.