Bangladesh entry visa rules

Visa on arrival

Eligible visitors travelling for stated purposes can request a visa on arrival at a designated airport or land port. It permits one entry and no more than 30 days ¹.

Issuance is not automatic. The immigration officer examines the passport, purpose and supporting documents and must be satisfied before granting the visa ¹.

Documents for the arrival route

The official guidance requires eligible travellers to carry supporting documents for the visit, an onward or return ticket and evidence of funds. It states a minimum of US$500 in cash or available by credit card for travellers other than those on government duty ¹.

The current Foreign Ministry fee schedule gives a US$50 visa on arrival fee. The arrival guidance says payment is taken in cash in accepted foreign currency ^1,3.

Advance visa application

The official portal allows an applicant to complete the visa form online. It does not issue a complete eVisa. The applicant prints the form and submits it with the required documents and fee evidence to the nearest Bangladesh visa office or mission ².

Passport nationality, purpose and desired entries affect the fee and documents. Applicants should use the current mission instructions for their place of residence ^2,3.

Stays beyond 30 days

A traveller who needs more than 30 days or multiple entries should apply at a Bangladesh embassy or consulate before departure instead of relying on the arrival facility ¹.