South Africa
Bangladesh
Bangladesh visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Bangladesh.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Bangladesh visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bhcpretoria.org
Which Bangladesh visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Total visa duration up to three months
Apply on Bangladesh Online MRV Portal (Department of Immigration and Passports)
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.
Bangladeshi missions in South Africa
- High Commission of Bangladesh in Pretoria
Farenden Street 410, 0002 Pretoria
Bangladesh has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Bangladeshi citizens travelling to South Africa
BangladeshSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of Bangladesh
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 South Africa 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 South African citizens can stay in Bangladesh
How long South African citizens may stay in Bangladesh is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
In South Africa, applications go to the Bangladeshi embassy in Pretoria, or to a visa centre acting for Bangladesh; fees, documents and processing times are published by Bangladesh.
Bangladeshi citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa requires Bangladeshi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Bangladesh.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Bangladesh.
Where is the Bangladeshi embassy in South Africa?
The Bangladeshi embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires Bangladeshi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can South African citizens enter Bangladesh visa-free?
No; South African 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.