Bangladeshi passport is considered one of the weakest in the world in terms of travel freedom. However, it’s still a very strong passport if we compare it to other countries in South Asia and Africa. The Bangladeshi passport has a visa free access or visa on arrival access to around 41 countries right now according to the passport index.
Bangladesh passport global ranking
Bangladesh passport has a ranking of 97 out of 193 countries according to the Henley and Partners passport index released in 2023. It’s slightly lower than Sri Lanka but more powerful than Pakistan and Nepal in South Asia. It’s also better than many other countries in the world. Bangladeshi citizens can travel to 41 countries around the world.
Visa free countries for Bangladesh passport in 2023
Bangladeshi passport holders can travel to a total of 41 countries in 2023 and here is the list of visa free countries for Bangladeshi citizens.
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Bhutan
- Bolivia *
- British Virgin Islands
- Burundi *
- Cape Verde Islands *
- Comoro Islands *
- Cook Islands
- Dominica
- Fiji
- Grenada
- Guinea-Bissau *
- Haiti
- Indonesia
- Jamaica
- Lesotho
- Madagascar *
- Maldives *
- Mauritania *
- Micronesia
- Montserrat
- Mozambique *
- Nepal *
- Niue
- Rwanda *
- Samoa *
- Senegal *
- Seychelles *
- Sierra Leone *
- Somalia *
- Sri Lanka **
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- The Gambia
- Timor-Leste *
- Togo *
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tuvalu *
- Uganda *
- Vanuatu
The (*) sign means it’s Evisa country for Bangladeshi citizens. This list includes visa free countries for Bangladeshi citizens, visa on arrival for Bangladeshi passport holders, and eVisa countries for Bangladeshi passport holders. I will also share the list separately below.
Visa on arrival countries for Bangladesh passport
Below is the list of countries that offer Bangladeshi citizens visas on arrival. I will also share the requirements to obtain a visa on arrival for a Bangladeshi passport without any problem and to avoid hassle at the airport.
- Bolivia
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Comoros
- Madagascar
- Maldives
- Mauritania
- Nepal
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tuvalu
Evisa countries for Bangladesh passport in 2023
Here is the complete list of countries for Bangladeshi passport holders that offers Evisa to Bangladeshi citizens online and Bangladeshi citizens just need to apply for the electronic travel authorization in advance before traveling to that particular country.
- Albania
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahrain
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Colombia
- Congo (Dem. Rep.)
- Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
- Djibouti
- Ecuador
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Guinea
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Moldova
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Singapore
- South Sudan
- St. Helena
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Turkey
- Uganda
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
This is a huge list for Bangladeshi citizens. However, some countries require you to have a valid US, Schengen, UK, or Canada visa before you can apply for an eVisa.
Documents required for Bangladesh passport
It’s possible to get a visa on arrival on a Bangladeshi passport in many countries and also there are countries that offer visa free access for Bangladeshi citizens. However, you must have a few documents ready before boarding your flight to that particular travel destination. In general, you should have the following documents with you when going to obtain a visa on arrival while holding the Bangladeshi passport in your hands:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Return or onwards flight ticket
- Confirmed hotel booking
- $50 USD per day cash
- Visa fee (if applicable)
These are a few documents that are mostly identical and required for any visa on arrival or visa free country. However, some countries may have different requirements for visitors and therefore, you should always check the official website of that country for the most recent requirements so you can avoid the hassle of denied entry on your Bangladeshi passport. We hope, you liked our visa guide and you will share it with your friends in Bangladesh.