United Arab Emirates Visa Requirements for Bangladeshi Citizens (2026)
Yes — Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa to enter United Arab Emirates. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- For the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa, a bank balance of at least USD 4,000 (or the equivalent in another currency) held over the last six months. [4]
- For the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa, a health insurance policy that is valid in the UAE for 180 days. [4]
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The fee depends on the visa type and duration; for example, the authority fact-box gives a 14-day visa at about AED 100, and the exact figure is not a flat rate.
- •Visa charges are stated on each service card on the websites of ICP and GDRFA-D. [2]
- •Overstaying your visa carries a fine, which can be checked and paid through the ICP payment service or the GDRFA Dubai fine collection service. [2]
How to apply
- Apply for your visa through the ICP Smart Services portal, or through the airline or host sponsoring your application.
- If you are applying for a transit visa, submit it through the UAE-based airline you are flying with and get it approved before you enter the UAE. [1]
- For the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa, prepare your six-month bank statement and your 180-day UAE health insurance before applying. [4]
- Pay the fee shown on the service card for the visa you chose, on the ICP or GDRFA-D website, before travelling. [2]
Before you fly
- •Transit visas come in 48-hour and 96-hour versions, are single entry, and cannot be extended. [1]
- •The 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa is open to all nationalities and allows 90 days per visit, extendable by another 90 days. [4]
- •Overstaying is fined, so check your permitted stay before your departure date. [2]
Full United Arab Emirates entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
A transit visa must be processed and approved before you enter the UAE; you cannot arrange it on arrival. [1]
A transit visa is single entry and cannot be extended beyond its 48 or 96 hours. [1]
The 5-year tourist visa requires a bank balance of USD 4,000 held over the previous six months, so a short-term balance may not qualify. [4]
Visa fees vary by type and duration, so confirm the amount on the official service card before you pay anyone. [2]
Recent changes
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Frequently asked
What documents are required?
For the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa, a bank balance of at least USD 4,000 (or the equivalent in another currency) held over the last six months.; For the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa, a health insurance policy that is valid in the UAE for 180 days..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/dashboard
Can I extend a UAE transit visa?
No. A transit visa is single entry and lasts 48 or 96 hours, and it cannot be extended, so you must leave within that period.
What is needed for the 5-year tourist visa?
A bank balance of at least USD 4,000 or equivalent over the last six months, plus a health insurance policy valid in the UAE for 180 days.
What happens if I overstay in the UAE?
There is a fine for overstaying, payable through the ICP fine payment service or the GDRFA Dubai service for residency law violators.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — smartservices.icp.gov.ae.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Bangladeshi citizens” and “Visa policy of the United Arab Emirates”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.