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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Does a Nigerian need a visa for Bangladesh ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ?

Visa required

Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Bangladesh before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Nigerian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Bangladesh or its official government website before you travel.

โš  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

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.

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 (G); for type D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for Bangladesh's sockets (A, C, G, K). Mains voltage differs (Bangladesh: 220 V; Nigeria: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Bangladesh โ†’

Easier destinations near Bangladesh for Nigerian passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ Bangladeshi passport holders visiting Nigeria: Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Nigerian passport at a glance

27visa-free
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13visa on arrival
40e-Visa
118visa required

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Questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?

Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Bangladesh before travelling.

Does a Bangladeshi need a visa for Nigeria?

Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.