Bangladesh
Italy
Italy visa for Bangladeshi citizens
Entry requirement
Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambdhaka.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Bangladesh
- Embassy of Italy in Dhaka
Bays Edgewater - NE (N) 12 North Avenue - 3^ Floor - Gulshan 2 - Dhaka 1212, Dhaka
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Chittagong
Ispahani Building Sheikh Mujib Road Agrabad - Chittagong, Chittagong, Chattogram
All missions of Italy in Bangladesh
Italy has 2 missions in Bangladesh, with its embassy in Dhaka. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Chittagong.
Italy: visa decisions in Bangladesh
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13,705 | 5,599 | 8,092 | 59.0% | 92.7% |
| 2024 | 5,157 | 1,757 | 3,369 | 65.3% | 83.5% |
| 2025 | 6,521 | 2,573 | 3,948 | 60.3% | 54.8% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Bangladesh (Dhaka) received 6,521 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,573. The refusal rate was 60.3%. The refusal rate fell by 5.1 points from 65.3% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 26% compared with 2024 (5,157).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 54.5% of the applications lodged in Bangladesh that year, from 27.8% at the consulates of Switzerland to 74.5% at those of Sweden. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Bangladesh.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Bangladesh, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Italian citizens travelling to Bangladesh
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Travel advice for Italy
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Bangladesh to Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Bangladeshi citizens can stay in Italy
How long Bangladeshi citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bangladeshi citizens apply
In Bangladesh, applications go to the Italian embassy in Dhaka, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Bangladeshi citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Bangladeshi citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Bangladeshi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Bangladesh
Bangladesh issues Italian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Italy?
Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Where is the Italian embassy in Bangladesh?
The Italian embassy in Bangladesh is in Dhaka.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Bangladesh issues Italian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Bangladeshi citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Italy obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.