Visa Requirements for Bangladeshi Citizens

Bangladeshi citizens can visit 39 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival in 2025. Popular visa-free destinations include Nepal (90 days), Maldives (30 days visa-on-arrival), Bhutan (permit required), Barbados (6 months), Jamaica (6 months), Fiji (4 months), and Seychelles (30 days visa-on-arrival). Cambodia, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka offer convenient e-visa or visa-on-arrival options. Caribbean nations like Dominica, Grenada, and Saint Kitts and Nevis also welcome Bangladeshi travelers without advance visas.

The US B1/B2 tourist and business visa costs $185 (approximately ৳22,200 BDT) for Bangladeshi applicants. This is a non-refundable Machine Readable Visa (MRV) application fee paid before scheduling your visa interview at the US Embassy in Dhaka. Additional fees may apply for visa issuance depending on reciprocity agreements.

The UK Standard Visitor Visa costs £127 (approximately ৳21,132 BDT) for Bangladeshi citizens applying for stays up to 6 months. Longer validity options include 2 years (£475 or ৳79,037 BDT), 5 years (£848 or ৳141,101 BDT), and 10 years (£1,059 or ৳176,210 BDT). VFS Global charges an additional service fee of around ৳3,500 BDT. Priority processing is available for faster decisions.

Schengen visa processing for Bangladeshi applicants typically takes 15 to 30 calendar days from the date of application. During peak travel season (April to August), processing can extend to 45 days. The Schengen visa fee is €80 (approximately ৳10,400 BDT) and allows travel to all 29 Schengen member countries. Applications are submitted through VFS Global centers in Dhaka for most Schengen countries.

Standard visa requirements for Bangladeshi citizens include: valid passport with 6+ months validity and 2 blank pages, recent passport-size photographs (specifications vary by country), bank statements for the last 3 to 6 months showing sufficient funds, employment letter or business trade license, confirmed flight itinerary and hotel bookings, travel insurance (mandatory for Schengen), TB test certificate (required for UK), and cover letter explaining travel purpose.

The UK visa approval rate for Bangladeshi applicants is approximately 68% to 72% based on recent Home Office statistics. Approval rates are higher for applicants with strong ties to Bangladesh, previous international travel history, and clear documentation of funds and employment. Common rejection reasons include insufficient financial evidence and unclear travel purpose.

Bangladeshi citizens cannot get a traditional visa on arrival in Malaysia. However, Bangladeshi travelers can apply for the Malaysia eVisa (eNTRI or single entry) online, which costs approximately RM 200 to 450 (৳5,200 to ৳11,700 BDT) depending on the visa type. The eVisa allows stays of up to 30 days for tourism purposes and is typically processed within 48 to 72 hours.

Bangladeshi applicants face higher rejection rates for Schengen visas from certain countries, particularly Italy (rejection rate around 25%), France (20%), and Germany (18%). The UK has a rejection rate of approximately 28% to 32% for Bangladeshi visitor visa applications. Common rejection reasons include insufficient financial documentation, unclear travel purpose, weak ties to Bangladesh, and incomplete applications.

To maximize visa approval chances: apply at least 6 to 10 weeks before travel, provide 6 months of bank statements showing consistent income and healthy balance, include income tax returns (TIN certificate) for the past 2 to 3 years, show property ownership documents or business registration, document previous international travel stamps especially to Gulf countries or neighboring nations, provide a detailed day-by-day travel itinerary with confirmed bookings, and ensure all documents are properly attested or notarized where required. Strong ties to Bangladesh such as family, property, and stable employment significantly improve approval chances.