Bangladesh entry requirements for Canadian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Government of Canada): Read the official visa text below
Passport validity (Government of Canada): Valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Bangladesh. Official text
Official source: Government of Canada – Bangladesh travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Entry and exit requirements” · page last updated 14 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Whether Canadians need a visa for Bangladesh and how long a Canadian passport must be valid, as published by the Government of Canada, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
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Do Canadians need a visa for Bangladesh?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The official text also mentions an electronic travel authorization, e-visa, arrival card, online form or registration, tourist card or fee: read it in full.
Official text, “Visas”:
Tourist visa: required
Business visa: required
Student visa: required
You should obtain a visa before travelling to Bangladesh. While you can apply for single-entry tourist and business visas upon arrival, which are valid for stays of up to 30 days, there is a risk of you being denied entry into the country.
Also in the official “Entry and exit requirements” section:
Other entry and exit requirements
Canadian passport holders travelling by air may be required to complete an electronic arrival card to enter Bangladesh and an electronic departure card to leave.
Check with your airline or travel agent before travelling.
Customs officials may ask you to show them a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.
You must carry all documents pertaining to the purpose of your visit. If you're travelling for business, you must also produce:
- a hotel booking confirmation
- a letter of invitation or letter of offer from a local company providing details regarding the purpose and duration of your stay
Useful links
- E-Arrival Card
- E-Departure Card
Business visa holders
If you enter Bangladesh on a business visa, you'll have to provide local authorities with an Income Tax Clearance Certificate or an Income Tax Exemption Certificate upon departure.
More from the official “Entry and exit requirements” section (other requirements)
Dual citizenship
Dual citizens can obtain a “No Visa Required” stamp on their passport. However, it may limit the ability of Canadian officials to provide consular services.
If you entered Bangladesh with this stamp, make sure it’s transferred to any new passport you obtain while in the country.
Recognition of dual citizenship
Official source: Government of Canada – Bangladesh travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Visas” · page last updated 14 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
How long must my Canadian passport be valid for Bangladesh?
In short: Valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Bangladesh.
Our one-line summary of the official sentence below, which matches a wording we recognise. Your airline may apply stricter rules.
Official text, “Regular Canadian passport”:
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of arrival in Bangladesh.
Official source: Government of Canada – Bangladesh travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Regular Canadian passport” · page last updated 14 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
For Canadian passport holders. These rules are published by the Government of Canada (Global Affairs Canada) for Canadian citizens travelling on a regular Canadian passport. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not a Government of Canada site and is not endorsed by the Government of Canada. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
Read the full official travel advice for Bangladesh (safety, health, local laws) before you travel.
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