United States passport to Bangladesh

Visa on arrival for United States passport holders.

United StatesBangladeshShort stay
Visa on arrival

United States passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh — no application before you fly, but expect a fee and a queue at the border.

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 on the visa issued at the border
Bangladesh passports in United States
Visa required
Getting in
You get the visa at the airport or land border when you arrive. Expect a form, usually a fee and a queue, and carry proof of onward travel.
Long stay

Staying in Bangladesh longer

Living here takes a residence permit. 5 routes researched:

Bangladesh visas and residency routes
What changes

United States and Bangladesh side by side

United StatesBangladesh
CapitalWashington D.C.Dhaka
LanguagesEnglishBengali
CurrencyUS DollarBangladeshi Taka
GDP per person (2025)$90,027$2,597
Population341.8M175.7M

GDP and population: World Bank.