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πΊπ¬ Does a Ugandan need a visa for Bangladesh π§π©?
Visa on arrival. Ugandan 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 Ugandan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Bangladesh or its official government website before you travel.
β 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 Β· Currency: Bangladeshi taka (BDT, ΰ§³) Β· Official languages: Bengali Β· Calling code: +880
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Uganda (G) works with sockets in Bangladesh. Mains voltage differs (Bangladesh: 220 V; Uganda: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Bangladesh β
Easier destinations near Bangladesh for Ugandan passport holders
- π±π° Sri Lanka β ETA required
- ππ° Hong Kong β Visa-free 30 days
- π²πΎ Malaysia β Visa-free 30 days
- π΅π Philippines β Visa-free 30 days
- πΈπ¬ Singapore β Visa-free 30 days
The other way round
π§π© Bangladeshi passport holders visiting Uganda: Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for Uganda, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Ugandan passport at a glance
All destinations for Uganda passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Bangladesh β
Questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Ugandan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Bangladeshi need a visa for Uganda?
Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for Uganda, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.