The following nationals do not require a visa to visit Bangladesh.
Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bhutan, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Jamaica, Guyana, Honduras, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Montserrat, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Uruguay, Vatican City and Zambia for stays of up to 90 days.
Transit passengers continuing their journey the same for first connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Tourist and business travellers arriving at Zia, Dhaka and Patenga international airports provided holding return air tickets may be granted 'landing permission' by the Chief Immigration Officer for stays of up to 15 days.
Citizens of all other countries need visa to enter Bangladesh. They prefer you to obtain it in your home country, but it's also possible at a few embassies and consulates in neighboring countries. Visas are available on arrival only if the country you're a citizen of has no Bangladeshi diplomatic mission in your home country, or if you're a 'privileged investor' invited by a Bangladeshi export trade body. Be ready to show paperwork indicating invitations from the said government organizations.
If you apply in your home country you can usually obtain a 3 month visa if arriving by air, or 15 days if arriving at a land border crossing. Fees vary depending on nationality and length of visa requested. Citizens must obtain visas from their home countries in most cases unless an Embassy/High Commission does not exist there. In the latter case a Visa will be issued in Bangladesh on arrival.
Australian citizens: All kinds of visas cost $AUD150 from the Canberra High Commission. The Canberra High Commission does not issue multiple entry tourist visas.
Canadian citizens: A single-entry visa for 3 months is C$80 and a multiple-entry visa is C$158. The Visa form for Canada is here: . Tourist visas are now issued upon arrival for 30 days at the airport, and may be extended for stays up to 60 days.
UK citizens: A single-entry visa is £40, double entry is £52, 3 entries for £75, and £104 for 4 entries.The UK visa form is here: The UK also boasts a large number of Bangladesh consular offices .
US citizens: The Embassy of Bangladesh in USA is in Washington D.C. The visa fee is currently $131 if obtained from within the USA, and you can apply by mail. Links to the Consulate in LA and Consulate in New York will answer most questions ? please read the 'visa requirements' sections carefully. A U.S. cashier's check, money order or bank draft should be made payable to "Consulate General of Bangladesh". International money orders, personal checks and cash are not acceptable. Visas on Arrival are available to US citizen tourists for up to 30 days (length determined at PoE), provided they have at least $500 in cash or travellers checks. The fee, still $131, must be paid in cash (USD, EUR, or GBP).
For all other countries please see the visa fee list .
The Bangladesh High Commission in Kolkata, Circus Ave (Just east of AJC Bose Rd), +91 (0)33 2290 5208/5209, issues only 15 day visas, ranging from free for Indians to a hefty Rs 5000 (~$110) for American citizens. Applications are received at window #4 M-F from 9-11AM, and visas are generally ready the next afternoon. Bring 3 passport photos and copies of passport and Indian visa.
If you were a Bangladeshi citizen at some point in time and now hold a passport from a different country, you can contact your nearest Bangladesh High Commission for your "No Visa Required" stamp, which works as a permanent visa as long as your passport containing the stamp doesn't expire. This option is also available to the children of former Bangladeshi citizens.
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