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๐ต๐ฐ Does a Pakistani need a visa for Bangladesh ๐ง๐ฉ?
Yes. Pakistani 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 Pakistani 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
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 Pakistan
If you live in Pakistan, visas for Bangladesh 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.
- High Commission of Bangladesh, Islamabad
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
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, G); for type D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for Bangladesh's sockets (A, C, G, K). Mains voltage differs (Bangladesh: 220 V; Pakistan: 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 Pakistan:
- High Commission of Pakistan, Dhaka
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 Pakistani passport holders
- ๐ฒ๐ป Maldives โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ณ๐ต Nepal โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ง๐น Bhutan โ e-Visa
The other way round
๐ง๐ฉ Bangladeshi passport holders visiting Pakistan: Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Pakistani passport at a glance
All destinations for Pakistan passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Bangladesh โ
Questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Pakistani 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 Pakistan?
Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.