Visa-free countries for Bangladeshi passport holders in 2026: complete list with stay duration

Bangladeshi passport holders can visit 40 countries without a visa or with visa-on-arrival in 2026. Verified list with stay durations and entry rules.

Last verified: June 29, 2026. Visa rules change frequently — always confirm with the destination country’s official embassy before booking.

How the Henley Index sees the passport

Bangladeshi passport holders rank 92nd on the 2026 Henley Passport Index, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to approximately 40 destinations. Combined with the eVisa list, practical reach extends to over 70 countries.

Visa-free countries

These countries let you enter without applying for a visa. You receive a stamp on arrival.

• Bhutan — No visa required for Bangladeshi nationals — pay reduced SAARC SDF.
• Maldives — Free 30-day VOA.
• Dominica — 21 days.
• Haiti — 90 days.
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — 30 days.
• Trinidad and Tobago — 90 days.
• Vanuatu — 30 days.
• Micronesia — 30 days.
• Niue — 30 days.
• Lesotho — Visa-free 14 days.

Visa-on-arrival countries

You can get a visa stamped at the airport. Fees vary; carry US dollars in cash.

• Bolivia — VOA $30, 30-90 days.
• Cambodia — VOA $30 for 30 days.
• Cape Verde — VOA €25.
• Comoros — VOA $50, 45 days.
• Djibouti — VOA 1 month.
• Ethiopia — eVisa or VOA $50.
• Gabon — VOA with pre-approval.
• Guinea-Bissau — VOA.
• Indonesia — Paid VOA 500,000 IDR.
• Jordan — VOA 40 JOD.
• Laos — VOA $40-45.
• Madagascar — VOA $35.
• Mauritania — VOA €120 for 1 month.
• Mauritius — Visa-free 90 days for Bangladeshi tourists.
• Myanmar — VOA $50.
• Nepal — VOA $30 for 15 days.
• Palau — VOA $100.
• Qatar — Free VOA 30 days with return ticket + hotel.
• Rwanda — VOA $50, 30 days.
• Samoa — Entry permit 60 days.
• Senegal — 90 days.
• Seychelles — Free permit, 90 days.
• Sierra Leone — VOA $80.
• Somalia — VOA $60. Check advisories.
• Sri Lanka — eTA $50, 30 days.
• Tanzania — VOA $50, 90 days.
• Timor-Leste — VOA $30.
• Togo — VOA 7 days.
• Uganda — eVisa or VOA $50.
• Zimbabwe — VOA $30-75.

e-Visa countries (apply online before travel)

Quick online applications, usually approved within 1-3 days.

• Azerbaijan — eVisa $24.
• Bahrain — eVisa $20-100.
• Egypt — eVisa $25.
• Kenya — eTA $30.
• Kyrgyzstan — eVisa $52, 90 days.
• Malawi — eVisa $75.
• Oman — eVisa OMR 5-20.
• Suriname — eVisa, 90 days.
• Turkey — eVisa $43 with Schengen/US/UK visa.
• Uzbekistan — eVisa $20.
• Vietnam — eVisa $25, 90 days.
• Zambia — eVisa $50.

Before you book — checklist

• Passport validity — most countries require 6 months remaining beyond travel dates. Some (Mauritius, UAE) require a full year. Renew well in advance.
• Yellow fever certificate — required for entry to many African and Latin American destinations if you’ve recently been in a yellow fever zone.
• Return ticket + accommodation proof — required by many visa-free/VOA destinations. Have printed copies at immigration.
• Sufficient funds proof — Mauritius asks for $100/day; UAE may ask AED 3,000 cash; some Schengen states require €50-100/day evidence.
• Travel insurance — mandatory in many destinations. Compare options in our insurance guides.

What changed in 2025-26

• Kenya moved from VOA to mandatory eTA in early 2024.
• Sri Lanka reinstated eTA fees after a brief free-entry experiment.
• Thailand ended its temporary visa-free trial; back to standard VOA from 2025.
• Indonesia reinstated paid VOA after the pandemic-era free entry ended.

The practical reach

Combining visa-free, VOA, and eVisa categories, the practical destination count climbs to roughly 70 countries — a meaningful improvement over the headline 40 visa-free + VOA destinations.

If you’re considering longer-term mobility, look at our guides on work visa pathways and visa comparison.

Bottom line: with planning, the passport gets you to most of Africa, parts of Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific — plus eVisa access to Europe, Australia, and key Gulf states.

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Common questions from Bangladeshi passport holders

Can I extend visa-on-arrival in Thailand or Indonesia?

Thai VOA (15 days) can be extended once at an immigration office for 1,900 THB (~৳20,000). Indonesia’s paid VOA (30 days) can be extended once for another 30 days at IDR 500,000. Apply at least 3 days before your current stamp expires.

Why is Bhutan affordable for Bangladeshi visitors?

Bangladesh, like India and the Maldives, gets reduced SAARC rates at Bhutanese immigration — the Sustainable Development Fee is significantly lower than the international rate (which is ~$200/day). Check Tourism Council of Bhutan for the current SAARC SDF rate.

Which Schengen states are easier for Bangladeshi applicants?

Schengen approval rates vary widely. Spain, France, and Italy have higher approval rates than Germany or the Nordics for Bangladeshi applicants. The visa-application centre quality and your supporting documents (bank statements, employment proof, return ticket, hotel reservation) matter more than which country you apply through.

Practical tips before you board

• Carry US dollars in cash — Bangladeshi taka isn’t accepted at most immigration counters. Have small denominations.
• Yellow fever certificate — required for entry to Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, Bolivia if you’ve been in a risk country. Get the vaccine 10+ days before travel.
• Print documents — return tickets, hotel bookings, insurance — immigration officers may not accept phone-displayed copies.
• Check transit visa requirements — routes through Heathrow, JFK, or Frankfurt may need transit approval even without leaving the airport.
• Travel insurance is mandatory in Schengen, increasingly in Southeast Asia. The cost (~$30-50/week) is trivial compared to one untreated medical emergency.

How the Bangladeshi passport compares regionally

Bangladeshi passport ranks 92nd on the Henley 2026 index with about 40 visa-free/VOA destinations. Indian: ~58 destinations (rank 80); Nepali: ~38 (rank 95); Pakistani: ~32 (rank 96); Sri Lankan: ~40 (rank 95).

For broader long-term mobility, the UK Skilled Worker, Canada Express Entry, and German EU Blue Card pathways lead to permanent residency in 5-8 years and eventual citizenship — see our work visa coverage.