Netherlands
Bangladesh
Bangladesh visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
Dutch 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bangladeshembassy.nl
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 the Netherlands
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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.
Dutch citizens planning a trip to Bangladesh can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Dutch citizens can stay in Bangladesh
Dutch citizens may stay in Bangladesh for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Bangladesh.
How Dutch citizens apply
Dutch 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 the Netherlands
The Netherlands requires Bangladeshi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Dutch citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Dutch citizens stay in Bangladesh?
Dutch citizens can stay in Bangladesh for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Bangladeshi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Dutch citizens enter Bangladesh visa-free?
No; Dutch 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.