Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Bangladesh visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan 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
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 Sri Lanka
Bangladesh has 1 mission in Sri Lanka, with its embassy in Colombo.
Bangladeshi citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
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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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Bangladesh
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Bangladesh is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
In Sri Lanka, applications go to the Bangladeshi embassy in Colombo, or to a visa centre acting for Bangladesh; fees, documents and processing times are published by Bangladesh.
Bangladeshi citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Bangladeshi citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Bangladesh.
Where is the Bangladeshi embassy in Sri Lanka?
The Bangladeshi embassy in Sri Lanka is in Colombo.
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Bangladeshi citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Bangladesh visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.