Bangladesh Visa Requirements for Canadian Citizens (2026)
Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh. Maximum stay: 30 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- A valid passport — Bangladesh requires all foreign nationals to hold a valid passport to enter. [2]
- For visa-free entry as a Bangladeshi-origin Canadian: a copy of a former Bangladeshi passport, a Dual Nationality Certificate, NVR, a Bangladeshi NID, or a digital birth registration certificate.
- For business visa applications only: 3-6 months of bank statements as proof of financial solvency. [2]
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The authority fact-box gives no fixed visa fee; it states the fee varies by nationality and visa type and directs travellers to the official immigration website for the exact amount.
How to apply
- Canadian tourists can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh; check the official visa-on-arrival portal before you fly.
- If you apply through an embassy instead, submit your application well before your departure date. [2]
- Check the spelling and accuracy of every detail before submitting, and bring a printed copy of the submitted application with the barcode on page 4. [2]
Before you fly
- •All foreign nationals need a valid passport to enter Bangladesh. [2]
- •Most nationalities need a visa; only citizens of countries with a visa exemption or waiver agreement are exempt. [2]
- •This route's fact-box allows a stay of up to 30 days on arrival.
Full Bangladesh entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
No visa required for Bangladeshi Canadians and their spouse and children with a copy of a former Bangladeshi passport, a Dual Nationality Certificate, NVR, a Bangladeshi NID, or a digital birth registration certificate.
Visa fees are non-refundable, even if the visa application is refused. [2]
Acceptance of a visa application does not guarantee a visa: the embassy decides the type, category and duration of stay. [2]
A visa issued in advance is valid from its date of issue, not your travel date, so applying too early can leave it expiring before you fly. [2]
Frequently asked
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Bangladesh?
Up to 30 days.
What documents are required?
A valid passport — Bangladesh requires all foreign nationals to hold a valid passport to enter.; For visa-free entry as a Bangladeshi-origin Canadian: a copy of a former Bangladeshi passport, a Dual Nationality Certificate, NVR, a Bangladeshi NID, or a digital birth registration certificate.; For business visa applications only: 3-6 months of bank statements as proof of financial solvency..
Can Canadians get a Bangladesh visa on arrival?
The route's fact-box lists visa on arrival with a stay of up to 30 days; confirm current rules on the official visa-on-arrival portal before you fly.
What will the visa cost?
No set fee is published: Bangladesh charges by nationality and visa type, so check the official immigration website for the exact amount.
Do I need a passport to enter Bangladesh?
Yes. Bangladesh requires all foreign nationals to travel on a valid passport.
Sources & last verified
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Canadian citizens” and “Visa policy of Bangladesh”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] tokyo.mofa.gov.bd [2] beijing.mofa.gov.bd [3] beijing.mofa.gov.bd [4] hague.mofa.gov.bd. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
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.