A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
Complete the official online form, print it, and take the form and supporting documents to the responsible Bangladesh visa office or mission.
Submit through the official channel
Use Bangladesh tourist visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Practical tips for Bangladesh
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Submit your printed form within seven days
The visa portal deletes saved forms after seven days and says submitted online forms cannot be accepted at a visa centre after seven days.
Review the form before final submission
The portal says answers cannot be changed after final submission; online payment is not available on that form service.
Bangladesh at a glance
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Currency
- BDT
- Calling code
- +880
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Kenya need a visa for Bangladesh?
For tourism in Bangladesh, travelers using an ordinary passport from Kenya should obtain a visa before travel. Complete the official online form, print it, and take the form and supporting documents to the responsible Bangladesh visa office or mission.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival. At least 2 blank pages.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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