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πΊπΈ Does an American need a visa for Bangladesh π§π©?
Visa on arrival. American 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 American 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 · Currency: Bangladeshi taka (BDT, ৳) · Official languages: Bengali · Calling code: +880
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (A); for type B plugs bring a travel adapter for Bangladesh's sockets (A, C, G, K). Mains voltage differs (Bangladesh: 220 V; the United States: 120 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
Your embassy in Bangladesh
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Bangladesh, contact the embassy of the United States:
- Embassy of the United States, Dhaka Β· 12 Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka -1212 Β· bd.usembassy.gov
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 American passport holders
- π¦π² Armenia β Visa-free 180 days
- π§π³ Brunei β Visa-free 90 days
- π¬πͺ Georgia β Visa-free 360 days
- ππ° Hong Kong β Visa-free 90 days
- π―π΅ Japan β Visa-free 90 days
- π°πΏ Kazakhstan β Visa-free 30 days
- π°π¬ Kyrgyzstan β Visa-free 60 days
- π²π΄ Macau β Visa-free 30 days
The other way round
π§π© Bangladeshi passport holders visiting the United States: Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for the United States, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United States before travelling.
The American passport at a glance
All destinations for United States passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Bangladesh β
Questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
American passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Bangladeshi need a visa for the United States?
Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for the United States, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United States before travelling.