Bangladesh Visa Requirements for American Citizens (2026)
American citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$50. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- A valid passport for every traveller, including children. [2]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$50 — * The VOA fee is 50 USD, excluding processing fees. |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The visa on arrival costs 50 USD per traveller.
- •The 50 USD fee does not include processing fees, which are charged on top.
How to apply
- On arrival at a Bangladeshi port of entry, request a visa on arrival; it permits a tourist stay of up to 30 days.
Before you fly
- •All foreign nationals must carry a valid passport to enter Bangladesh. [2]
- •American tourists can use the visa-on-arrival route for stays of up to 30 days.
Full Bangladesh entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
No visa required for Bangladeshi Americans 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.
Frequently asked
How long can American citizens stay in Bangladesh?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$50 — * The VOA fee is 50 USD, excluding processing fees..
What documents are required?
A valid passport for every traveller, including children..
Do I need a visa before flying to Bangladesh?
No. As an American tourist you can obtain a visa on arrival, valid for a stay of up to 30 days, for a 50 USD fee plus processing fees.
How long can I stay on the visa on arrival?
Up to 30 days.
Sources & last verified
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for United States 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.