India passport to Bangladesh
Visa required for India passport holders.
IndiaBangladeshShort stayVisa required
India passport holders need a visa arranged in advance to enter Bangladesh, usually through an embassy, consulate or accredited visa centre.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Bangladesh — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Bangladesh's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Set by the visa you are issued
- Bangladesh passports in India
- Visa required
- Getting in
- Apply through Bangladesh's embassy, a consulate or an accredited visa centre — usually the one covering the country where you live — and allow weeks rather than days.
Long stay
Staying in Bangladesh longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 5 routes researched:
- Work / sponsored ×2
- Investment
- Student
- Family
Your passport
Easier nearby with India passports
The closest countries we cover that let India passport holders in with less paperwork than Bangladesh does.
What changes
India and Bangladesh side by side
| India | Bangladesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | New Delhi | Dhaka |
| Languages | Hindi, English | Bengali |
| Currency | Indian Rupee | Bangladeshi Taka |
| GDP per person (2025) | $2,702 | $2,597 |
| Population | 1.46B | 175.7M |
GDP and population: World Bank.