Laos
Bangladesh
Bangladesh visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Bangladesh issues Lao citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
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 Laos
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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.
Before travelling from Laos to Bangladesh, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Lao citizens can stay in Bangladesh
Lao citizens may stay in Bangladesh for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Bangladesh.
How Lao citizens apply
Lao 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.
Bangladesh’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Myanmar admits Lao citizens visa-free.
Bangladeshi citizens travelling to Laos
Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Laos, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Bangladesh issues Lao citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Lao citizens stay in Bangladesh?
Lao citizens can stay in Bangladesh for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Laos?
Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Laos, obtained before travel.
Can Lao citizens enter Bangladesh visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.
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.