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๐ง๐ฉ Does a Bangladeshi need a visa for Saudi Arabia ๐ธ๐ฆ?
Yes. Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Saudi Arabia before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Bangladeshi citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Saudi Arabia or its official government website before you travel.
โ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Saudi Arabia: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 13 March 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in Bangladesh
If you live in Bangladesh, visas for Saudi Arabia are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Dhaka ยท 5 (ุดู ุงู ุดุฑู) ูุงู ุ ุดุงุฑุน 83 ุ ุฌููุดุงู - 2 ุ ุฏูุง 1212.
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Saudi Arabia at a glance
Capital: Riyadh ยท Currency: Saudi riyal (SAR, ุฑ.ุณ) ยท Official languages: Arabic ยท Calling code: +966
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (G); for type A, C, K plugs bring a travel adapter for Saudi Arabia's sockets (G). Mains voltage differs (Saudi Arabia: 220/230 V; Bangladesh: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Saudi Arabia โ
Your embassy in Saudi Arabia
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Saudi Arabia, contact the embassy of Bangladesh:
- Embassy of Bangladesh, Riyadh ยท 8039 Dareen Street, Diplomatic Quarter ยท bangladeshembassy.org.sa
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Saudi Arabia for Bangladeshi passport holders
- ๐ง๐ญ Bahrain โ e-Visa
- ๐ถ๐ฆ Qatar โ e-Visa
- ๐ธ๐พ Syria โ e-Visa
The other way round
๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabian passport holders visiting Bangladesh: Saudi Arabian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, usually at the airport or land border.
The Bangladeshi passport at a glance
All destinations for Bangladesh passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Saudi Arabia โ
Questions
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Saudi Arabia before travelling.
Does a Saudi Arabian need a visa for Bangladesh?
Saudi Arabian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, usually at the airport or land border.