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Visa on arrival. French passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, usually at the airport or land border.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for French citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Bangladesh or its official government website before you travel.
โ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Bangladesh: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 20 January 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.
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.
Bangladesh at a glance
Capital: Dhaka ยท Currency: Bangladeshi taka (BDT, เงณ) ยท Official languages: Bengali ยท Calling code: +880
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type E plugs bring a travel adapter for Bangladesh's sockets (A, C, G, K). Mains voltage differs (Bangladesh: 220 V; France: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Bangladesh โ
Your embassy in Bangladesh
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Bangladesh, contact the embassy of France:
- Embassy of France, Dhaka ยท Madani Avenue, Baridhara Diplomatic Enclave ยท bd.ambafrance.org
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Bangladesh for French passport holders
- ๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ฆ๐ฒ Armenia โ Visa-free 180 days
- ๐ง๐ณ Brunei โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐จ๐ณ China โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ฌ๐ช Georgia โ Visa-free 360 days
- ๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฏ๐ต Japan โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฐ๐ฟ Kazakhstan โ Visa-free 30 days
The other way round
๐ง๐ฉ Bangladeshi passport holders visiting France: Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for France, applied for at an embassy or consulate of France before travelling.
The French passport at a glance
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Questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
French passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Bangladeshi need a visa for France?
Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for France, applied for at an embassy or consulate of France before travelling.