🇧🇩Bangladesh Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Asia· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Bangladesh?
It depends on your passport. Out of 197 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 23 enter Bangladesh visa-free, 146 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival and 28 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
23
nationalities
Visa on arrival
146
nationalities
Consular visa
28
nationalities
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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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Transit visa for Bangladesh
A transit visa exists for travellers changing planes or passing through without entering the country.
- Stay:
- 5 days
- Fee:
- 20 USD
Data updated on · Official source
Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (bhclondon.org.uk), read on .
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Bangladesh visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Bangladesh applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
Bangladesh visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Bangladesh publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | 90 days | 51 EUR | Portal | ||
| Business visa (B) | Business | 90 days | 0-160 USD | 5 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Work visa | Work | 1 year | 0-160 USD | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Student visa | Study | Duration of programme | 0-160 USD | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| No Visa Required (Bangladeshi origin) | Family | 5 years | 80 USD | 5 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Transit visa | Transit | 5 days | 20 USD | 5 business days | Portal |
Visas
Visas from this country
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Information
Capital
Dhaka
Population
176,000,000
Currency
Bangladeshi Taka (BDT ৳)
Languages
Bengali, English
Continent
Asia
Calling code
+880
Timezone
Asia/Dhaka
Area
147,570 km²
Government
Interim government
National day
26 March - Independence Day
Internet domain
.bd
About
Bangladesh is a densely populated South Asian country located between India and Myanmar. It is currently led by an interim government under Muhammad Yunus since 2024, facing security and economic challenges. General elections are scheduled for February 2026.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid protests
- Do not carry valuables
Terrorism(Medium)
- Increased vigilance in public places
- Follow official advisories
Transport
- Use official taxis
- Wear a helmet on motorcycle
Natural risks(High: cyclones, floods, and monsoons)
- Follow weather alerts
- Avoid coastal areas during cyclone season
Health(Limited healthcare system, overloaded hospitals)
- Recommended vaccines: hepatitis A/B, typhoid, rabies
- Bottled water only
Practical tips
- Register with the travel registry
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Monitor local media
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Dhaka · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Left
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants
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Plan your trip
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Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Bangladesh?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Bangladesh across 197 nationalities: 23 visa-free, 146 with a visa on arrival, 28 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Bangladesh visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 51 EUR (Short-stay (tourism)). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Bangladesh?▾
Bangladesh issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid 5 days. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Bangladesh?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "High risk due to political violence, crowd attacks, and civil unrest.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Bangladesh?▾
The official currency is Bangladeshi Taka (BDT ৳). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Bangladesh?▾
The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka. The main spoken languages are: Bengali, English.
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