PakistanBangladesh: Visa required

PakistanBangladesh

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh?

Visa required

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

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

Source: washington.mofa.gov.bd (checked June 14, 2025).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance1,898 km, straight line (~2h 44m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Bangladesh91 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Bangladesh passport holders visiting Pakistan: e-Visa.

Visa-free alternatives near Bangladesh

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

Other visa-free destinations for Pakistan passport holders

See all Pakistan destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh?

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

How far is Bangladesh from Pakistan?

About 1,898 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 44m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Bangladesh?

Bangladeshi taka (BDT).

What is the emergency number in Bangladesh?

999.

What time zone is Bangladesh in?

Dhaka (UTC+6).

What is the nearest airport to Dhaka?

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), about 15 km away.

How many countries can enter Bangladesh without a visa?

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

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

Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives.

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 Pakistan

Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the second-largest Muslim population in the world as of 2023. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and financial centre. Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area. Bounded by the Arabian Sea on the south, the Gulf of Oman on the southwest, and the Sir Creek on the southeast, it shares land borders with India to the east; Afghanistan to the west; Iran to the southwest; and China to the northeast. It shares a maritime border with Oman in the Gulf of Oman, and is separated from Tajikistan in the northwest by Afghanistan's narrow Wakhan Corridor.

CapitalIslamabad

RegionSouthern Asia

Population255.2M

Area881,912 km²

CurrencyPakistani rupee (1 USD ≈ 276.76 PKR)

LanguagesEnglish, Urdu

Calling code+92

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKarachi (UTC+5)

Nearest airportFaisalabad International Airport (LYP), 96 km

Emergency number1122 / 15 / 16

UNESCO sites6

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,596 (2025)

Tourist arrivals966K (2012)

Climate in Islamabad

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest May. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for Islamabad, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	17°C	6.5°C	54mm	236h
February	23.1°C	9.7°C	10mm	296h
March	24°C	13.8°C	142mm	276h
April	32.2°C	19.5°C	8mm	339h
May	37.9°C	24.4°C	19mm	343h
June	39.7°C	28.9°C	15mm	322h
July	38.3°C	29.1°C	46mm	331h
August	36.5°C	28.8°C	58mm	314h
September	36.7°C	26.1°C	50mm	314h
October	35.7°C	20.3°C	0mm	317h
November	26.8°C	12.8°C	4mm	273h
December	21°C	8.1°C	10mm	293h

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 Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a country at the crossroads of Western, Central, South and East Asia. Conceived as a separate homeland for Muslims in South Asia, the country's tourism industry had its heyday during the 1960s thanks to the Hippie Trail. Unfortunately, the country has been in a state of flux since the 1970s, with many countries declaring it unsafe to visit.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol
Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta
Mohenjo-daro
Rohtas Fort
Taxila

Full source list on About.

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

Full source list on About.