Bangladesh
United States
United States visa for Bangladeshi citizens
Entry requirement
Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bd.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Bangladesh
- Embassy of the United States in Dhaka
মাদানী এভিনিউ 12, 1212 Dhaka
The United States has 1 mission in Bangladesh, with its embassy in Dhaka.
US visas issued to citizens of Bangladesh
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 36,182 | 28,151 |
| Student (F, M) | 8,332 | 7,372 |
| Exchange (J) | 547 | 397 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 1,022 | 1,034 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 1,049 | 1,195 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 1,162 | 938 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 55 | 32 |
| Other | 30 | 86 |
| Total | 48,379 | 39,205 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 46.1% | 61.5% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 39,205 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Bangladesh, the 39th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 72%, student visas 19% and transit and crew visas 3%. That is 19% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (48,379).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Bangladesh received 6,283, 66% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 61.5% for citizens of Bangladesh in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 46.1%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Bangladesh anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Bangladesh.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Bangladesh
United StatesBangladesh Visa on arrival Bangladesh visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bangladeshi citizens can stay in the United States
How long Bangladeshi citizens may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Dhaka, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Bangladeshi citizens
Canada, Mexico and Cuba require Bangladeshi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Bangladesh
Bangladesh issues US 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 the United States?
Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Where is the US embassy in Bangladesh?
The US embassy in Bangladesh is in Dhaka.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Bangladesh issues US citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Bangladeshi citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for the United States 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.