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Bangladesh visa for Nigerian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Nigerian citizens need a visa for Bangladesh, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Bangladesh visa?

All visa types for Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s official site for the tourist visa is visa.gov.bd. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Total visa duration up to three months.

Where Nigerian citizens apply for a visa for Bangladesh

Bangladesh has no embassy or consulate in Nigeria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Bangladeshi missions to Abuja are in Tripoli, Libya (2,708 km from Abuja), Cairo, Egypt (3,396 km) and Nairobi, Kenya (3,442 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Nigeria is decided by Bangladesh, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Bangladeshi citizens travelling to Nigeria

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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 Nigeria 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 Nigerian citizens can stay in Bangladesh

How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Bangladesh is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Nigerian citizens apply

Bangladesh has no embassy or career consulate in Nigeria. Nigerian citizens apply through a mission of Bangladesh accredited to Nigeria from abroad; the official visa portal of Bangladesh names the right place.

Bangladesh’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens

Myanmar and India require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Bangladeshi citizens travelling to Nigeria

Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?

Nigerian citizens need a visa for Bangladesh, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Bangladesh in Nigeria?

No. Bangladesh has no embassy in Nigeria. The nearest Bangladeshi embassy is in Tripoli, Libya, 2,708 km from Abuja.

Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Nigerian citizens enter Bangladesh visa-free?

No; Nigerian citizens need a visa for Bangladesh 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.