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๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Does a Vietnamese need a visa for Bangladesh ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ?

Visa required

Yes. Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese 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.

Where to apply in Vietnam

If you live in Vietnam, 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.

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 (A, C, G); for type F plugs bring a travel adapter for Bangladesh's sockets (A, C, G, K).

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The other way round

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Questions

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?

Vietnamese 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 Vietnam?

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