Bangladesh Visa on arrival: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
Assistance Fee
+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
Visa on arrival: US$50 · Tourist visa: US$0
See official fee detailsBangladesh Visa on arrival at a glance
- Government visa fee
- US$50 (or equivalent), cash only at port
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- At the arrival counter
- 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
Do you need a visa to Bangladesh?
Travellers from Very few (some diplomatic arrangements). can generally enter Bangladesh without a visa. 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 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Bangladesh visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa 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.
Who can apply
Bangladesh visa requirements by nationality
Top 29 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇳India | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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