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Bangladesh Visa for Germany Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

German citizens can obtain a tourist visa on arrival at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for a fee of around $51, though applying for a visa in advance through the Bangladesh Embassy is recommended to avoid airport queues.

Guide last updated October 12, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry with 2 blank pages
  • Hotel booking confirmation
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of funds (around $500 equivalent recommended)
  • Fingerprint and photo biometrics captured at the airport visa-on-arrival counter
  • Yellow fever certificate only if arriving from an endemic country

Visa types

  • Tourist visa on arrival: single entry, 30 days, approx. $51
  • Business visa on arrival: requires an invitation letter, approx. $51-80
  • Standard tourist or business sticker visa via the Bangladesh Embassy in Berlin, processed in advance and generally smoother than arriving without one

Visa on arrival

  • Available at Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet international airports
  • Join the 'Visa on Arrival' counter before immigration, complete a form, and pay the fee in USD or by card
  • Biometrics (photo and fingerprints) are taken on the spot
  • Processing typically takes 15-30 minutes, longer during peak times
  • Carry a hotel booking and return ticket printout to avoid additional questioning

Fees & processing time

  • Visa on arrival fee: approximately $51 for a single-entry, 30-day tourist visa
  • Embassy-issued advance visa: similar fee (~€45-50) plus any courier/VFS charge, processed in 5-7 working days
  • No official express service for advance applications

Tips for Germany travelers

  • Pre-arranging a visa through the Bangladesh Embassy in Berlin avoids airport queues and reduces the risk of denial on arrival
  • Keep hard copies of the hotel booking and any invitation letter for business travel
  • Extensions are handled by the Department of Immigration & Passports in Dhaka and can take several days — plan ahead
  • Carry small USD bills for the on-arrival fee, since card payment facilities can be unreliable

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.