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Bangladesh Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Canadian citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for about USD 51, valid for a single entry of up to 30 days.

Guide last updated September 28, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, with at least one blank page
  • A completed arrival card, available at the airport visa counter
  • Proof of a hotel booking or local contact address
  • Return or onward ticket
  • One recent passport-size photo (though officers can sometimes take one on the spot)
  • Biometrics: fingerprints and a photo are captured at the visa-on-arrival counter
  • Travel health insurance: not mandatory but recommended

Visa types

  • Tourist visa on arrival: single entry, up to 30 days, approximately USD 51 for Canadian citizens
  • Business visa on arrival: single entry, similar validity, requires an invitation letter from a Bangladeshi company
  • Multiple-entry and longer-stay visas must be arranged in advance through the Bangladesh High Commission in Ottawa

Visa on arrival

  • Available at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka), and other designated international airports
  • Steps: proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter before immigration, submit passport, arrival card, and photo, provide fingerprints, pay the fee, and collect the visa sticker
  • Fee: approximately USD 51 for Canadian citizens, payable in USD cash (exact change recommended)
  • Queue tips: arrive prepared with a printed hotel booking, as the process can take 30-60 minutes during busy periods

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee: approximately USD 51 for a single-entry tourist visa (fees vary by nationality and are set by reciprocity)
  • No separate VFS/BLS service fee for the airport visa on arrival
  • Total cost estimate: about USD 51-60 including any incidental charges
  • Processing time: typically 30-60 minutes at the airport counter
  • Express/priority option: not available; all visa-on-arrival applicants are processed in the same queue

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Bring exact USD cash, as change may not always be available at the counter
  • Have your hotel booking and a local contact number ready, as officers may ask for these
  • Common delays stem from missing photos or illegible arrival card entries; fill the form carefully
  • Consider applying for an e-visa/pre-arrival approval through the Bangladesh e-visa portal where available, to speed up airport processing
  • Extensions beyond 30 days can be requested at the Department of Immigration and Passports in Dhaka before the visa expires

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.