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Bangladesh visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bdhcottawa.ca
Which Bangladesh visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- At the port of entry on arrival
Apply on Bangladesh Online MRV Portal (On Arrival Visa option)
Bangladesh’s official site for the visa on arrival is visa.gov.bd. Processing time, as Bangladesh states it: At the port of entry on arrival. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: 30 days.
Bangladeshi citizens travelling to Canada
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Travel advice for Bangladesh
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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.
For a trip from Canada to Bangladesh, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Bangladesh at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 29 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Bangladesh (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Bangladesh (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Bangladesh
Canadian citizens may stay in Bangladesh for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Bangladesh.
How Canadian citizens apply
Canadian citizens receive the visa for Bangladesh at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Bangladeshi citizens travelling to Canada
Canada requires Bangladeshi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Bangladesh?
Canadian citizens can stay in Bangladesh for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Bangladeshi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Canadian citizens enter Bangladesh visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.