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Visa on arrival Bangladesh

Bangladesh Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

A visa on arrival is available for Bangladesh — we prep your documents so the counter is quick.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026

Bangladesh visa at a glance

Government visa fee
US$50 (or equivalent), cash only at port
Processing time
At the arrival counter
Validity
Single entry (same port for entry and exit)
Maximum stay
30 days
Visa required?
Citizens of listed countries - USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, Russia, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Brunei, all European countries; plus travellers from countries with no Bangladesh mission. India is NOT listed.
Arrival card
Arrival card
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Bangladesh?

Travellers from Very few (some diplomatic arrangements). can generally enter Bangladesh without a visa. A visa on arrival is available for eligible nationalities. Citizens of listed countries - USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, Russia, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Brunei, all European countries; plus travellers from countries with no Bangladesh mission. India is NOT listed.

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from Very few (some diplomatic arrangements). do not require a visa for Bangladesh for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Embassy of Bangladesh (MOFA) — Visa on Arrival) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Bangladesh visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Visa on arrival: Yes e-Visa: No

Visa on arrival

Official fee: US$50 (or equivalent), cash only at port
Validity
Single entry (same port for entry and exit)
Max stay
30 days
Time to verify
On arrival
Time to approval
At the arrival counter
Processing time
At the arrival counter
Where to apply
https://www.mofa.gov.bd

Who needs it: Citizens of listed countries - USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, Russia, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Brunei, all European countries; plus travellers from countries with no Bangladesh mission. India is NOT listed.

Visa-free: Very few (some diplomatic arrangements).

Required documents

  • Valid passport
  • Proof of funds (min US$500 cash or credit card)
  • Return ticket
  • Hotel booking/invitation (tourism) or business letter (business)

Arrival card: Arrival card

Extra charges: Extension fee if extended (+30 days possible)

Bring exact USD cash; not all land borders issue VOA. Indians need a pre-arranged visa (IVAC).

Source: Embassy of Bangladesh (MOFA) — Visa on Arrival · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Tourist visa (embassy)

Official fee: US$0 government fee for Indians (waived under India-Bangladesh bilateral agreement); applicant pays only the visa-centre service charge (approx INR 825)
Validity
As issued
Max stay
30 days
Time to approval
5-10 working days (express 2-3 days)
Processing time
5-10 working days (express 2-3 days)
Where to apply
https://www.visa.gov.bd

Who needs it: Indian nationals and others ineligible for VOA

Required documents

  • Online form (visa.gov.bd) printed & signed with barcode
  • Passport
  • Digital photo 45x35mm JPEG under 300KB
  • Travel/hotel proof
  • Financial proof

Arrival card: Arrival card

Extra charges: Optional express processing (approx INR 1,500-2,000)

Indian nationals: tourist visa free of charge, apply via IVAC.

Source: Bangladesh Online Visa Application (Ministry of Home Affairs) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Business e-Visa (limited rollout)

Where to apply
https://www.visa.gov.bd

Who needs it: Mainly business travellers; e-visa system evolving and not a reliable tourist channel

Required documents

  • Passport
  • Business supporting documents

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Bangladesh visa — frequently asked questions

No. India is not on the VOA-eligible list; Indians must get a visa before travel (except diplomatic/official passport holders, who can get VOA).
Not generally - the e-visa system is limited (mainly business). Tourists apply via visa.gov.bd and submit at a visa centre.
The government fee is waived; you pay only an approx INR 825 service charge.
Yes - Singapore is on the eligible list. US$50 cash, 30 days single entry.
Minimum US$500 in cash or on a credit card, plus a return ticket and hotel booking.
Dhaka (Hazrat Shahjalal), Chattogram and Sylhet.
30 days, extendable by another 30 days.
https://www.visa.gov.bd (Bangladesh government). VOA guidance is on mofa.gov.bd mission pages.

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