Visa Requirements
Do American citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Official Requirement
Visa on arrival
for United States citizens travelling to Bangladesh
Citizens of eligible countries may obtain a single-entry visa on arrival at international airports and major land ports in Bangladesh for stays of up to 30 days. Travellers must present a return ticket, hotel booking or invitation, and a minimum of USD 500 in cash or on a credit card.
Last checked 5 months ago (18 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No pre-application needed. Bangladesh issues visas on arrival — pay the fee and present your documents at the port of entry.
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The short answer
American citizens can get a visa on arrival to enter Bangladesh for stays of up to 30 days. A visa is issued at the border on arrival in Bangladesh. This covers tourist and short business visits only, not work, study or residence, and a border officer makes the final decision on entry in every case. Entry rules change without notice, so the requirement is read again from the official source on a schedule and the date above is the last time that happened. The official source for this corridor is linked on this page and should be checked before booking. Where the destination government and the traveller's own government disagree, the destination government decides, because it is the one that writes the rule. This was last checked on 18 April 2026.
At a glance
Key facts for American citizens visiting Bangladesh
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How American citizens enter Bangladesh
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Prepare for the border desk in Bangladesh: the visa is issued on arrival, so bring whatever the official page lists, including a means to pay any fee.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 18 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Questions
What American citizens ask about entering Bangladesh
Yes, but it is issued at the border. American citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh. This was last checked on 18 April 2026.
Up to 30 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
Start from the destination government page linked on this page. Yoogo does not process applications and takes no fee for them.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
Bangladesh uses BDT. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Safety is a judgement your own government makes, not Yoogo. This page links the official travel advice for your passport; read it before booking, because advice can change faster than entry rules.
Changes to this route
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