Bangladesh
Russia
Russia visa for Bangladeshi citizens
Entry requirement
Russia requires Bangladeshi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bangladesh.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Bangladesh
Russia has 1 mission in Bangladesh, with its embassy in Dhaka.
Russian citizens travelling to Bangladesh
RussiaBangladesh Visa on arrival Bangladesh visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Bangladeshi citizens can stay in Russia
How long Bangladeshi citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Dhaka, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Bangladeshi citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Bangladeshi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Bangladesh
Bangladesh issues Russian 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 Russia?
Russia requires Bangladeshi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Russian embassy in Bangladesh?
The Russian embassy in Bangladesh is in Dhaka.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Bangladesh issues Russian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Bangladeshi citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Russia 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.