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π§π© Does a Bangladeshi need a visa for the United States πΊπΈ?
Yes. Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for the United States, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United States 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 the United States or its official government website before you travel.
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 the United States 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 the United States, Dhaka Β· 12 Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka -1212 Β· bd.usembassy.gov
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
United States at a glance
Capital: Washington D.C. Β· Currency: United States dollar (USD, $) Β· Official languages: English Β· Calling code: +1
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (A); for type C, G, K plugs bring a travel adapter for the United States's sockets (A, B). Mains voltage differs (the United States: 120 V; Bangladesh: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering the United States β
Your embassy in the United States
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in the United States, contact the embassy of Bangladesh:
- Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, D.C. Β· 3510 International Drive NW, Washington, DC 20008 Β· washington.mofa.gov.bd
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near the United States for Bangladeshi passport holders
- π§πΈ Bahamas β Visa-free 90 days
- π§π§ Barbados β Visa-free 180 days
- π©π² Dominica β Visa-free 180 days
- π¬π© Grenada β Visa-free 90 days
- ππΉ Haiti β Visa-free 90 days
- π―π² Jamaica β Visa-free
- π»π¨ Saint Vincent and the Grenadines β Visa-free 90 days
- πΉπΉ Trinidad and Tobago β Visa-free
The other way round
πΊπΈ American passport holders visiting Bangladesh: American passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, usually at the airport or land border.
The Bangladeshi passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for the United States?
Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for the United States, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United States before travelling.
Does an American need a visa for Bangladesh?
American passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, usually at the airport or land border.