Bangladesh Visa Types. Which one do you need?
Eligible travelers can apply online for Bangladesh eVisas for tourism, business, medical travel and other qualifying purposes, without visiting an embassy for the eVisa application.
Advance Visa Tourist eVisa
Visa On Arrival Single Entry Tourist eVisa
5 Year Tourist eVisa
Visa On Arrival Tourist eVisa
Do I need a visa for Bangladesh?
Most foreign nationals need a visa to enter Bangladesh, and eligible travellers can apply online for an eVisa instead of visiting an embassy. Travelling on a US passport, you do need a Bangladesh visa — the options available to you are Advance Visa Tourist eVisa, Visa On Arrival Single Entry Tourist eVisa, 5 Year Tourist eVisa.
Bangladesh Visa Fees & Cost
Bangladesh visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Bangladesh and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
| Visa type | Government fee | Max stay | Our service from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Visa Tourist eVisa | $160.00 | 30 days | $59.00 |
| Visa On Arrival Single Entry Tourist eVisa | $51.00 | 30 days | $59.00 |
| 5 Year Tourist eVisa | $160.00 | 180 days | $59.00 |
| Visa On Arrival Tourist eVisa | $50.00 | 30 days | $59.00 |
Bangladesh Visa Processing Time
Bangladesh asks travellers to apply at least 10 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 10 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Bangladesh government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How to Get Your Bangladesh Visa — Step by Step
Bangladesh Visa Requirements
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Bangladesh Visa Requirements by Nationality
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Bangladesh visa requirements for other passport holders
Visa eligibility, fees and available visa types vary by passport. Choose your nationality for Bangladesh visa requirements specific to you.
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
- ▶Bangladesh Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
- ▶U.S. Department of State — Bangladesh Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
- ▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
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