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๐ฟ๐ฆ Does a South African need a visa for Bangladesh ๐ง๐ฉ?
Yes. South African 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 South African 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 South Africa
If you live in South Africa, 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, Pretoria ยท 410 Farenden Street
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); for type D, M, N plugs bring a travel adapter for Bangladesh's sockets (A, C, G, K). Mains voltage differs (Bangladesh: 220 V; South Africa: 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
Easier destinations near Bangladesh for South African passport holders
- ๐ฒ๐ป Maldives โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ณ๐ต Nepal โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฆ๐ซ Afghanistan โ e-Visa 30 days
- ๐ง๐น Bhutan โ e-Visa
- ๐ฎ๐ณ India โ e-Visa
- ๐ฎ๐ท Iran โ e-Visa 30 days
- ๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan โ e-Visa
The other way round
๐ง๐ฉ Bangladeshi passport holders visiting South Africa: Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for South Africa, applied for at an embassy or consulate of South Africa before travelling.
The South African passport at a glance
All destinations for South Africa passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Bangladesh โ
Questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
South African 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 South Africa?
Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for South Africa, applied for at an embassy or consulate of South Africa before travelling.