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Do Bangladesh citizens need a visa for India?

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Bangladesh citizens need a visa to enter India. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Bangladesh vs India: passport comparison

Bangladesh

17

visa-free countries

Global rank: #192 · mobility 65.3

India

27

visa-free countries

Global rank: #137 · mobility 85
16

countries both Bangladesh and India can enter visa-free together

Bangladesh + India: passport compatibility

82%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Bangladesh and India travel together — by entry type:

16 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
39 both e-visa / eTA
91 both need a visa
35 access differs

Where Bangladesh and India can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (16)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 90 days #48
Bhutan 14 days #163
Dominica 180 days #70
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Micronesia 30 days #89
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Vanuatu 120 days #105

Only Bangladesh is visa-free (1)

India: good to know

New Delhi

Capital

Indian Rupee (INR)

Currency

India Standard Time (UTC+5:30)

Time zone

+91

Calling code

C, D, M

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Bangladesh goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for India

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Bangladesh citizens need a visa for India?
Bangladesh citizens need a visa to enter India. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Bangladesh or India?
The India passport is stronger: 27 visa-free countries versus 17. Global rank: Bangladesh #192, India #137.
Where can Bangladesh and India citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 16 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for India?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Bangladesh and India?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Bangladesh passport ranking

Where else the Bangladesh passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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