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Do Bangladesh citizens need a visa for South Africa?

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

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Bangladesh vs South Africa: passport comparison

Bangladesh

17

visa-free countries

Global rank: #192 · mobility 65.3

South Africa

61

visa-free countries

Global rank: #97 · mobility 111.5
16

countries both Bangladesh and South Africa can enter visa-free together

Bangladesh + South Africa: passport compatibility

63%

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

Where Bangladesh and South Africa travel together — by entry type:

16 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
24 both e-visa / eTA
69 both need a visa
72 access differs

Where Bangladesh and South Africa 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)

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Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados180 days#48 Dominica180 days#70 Fiji120 days#103 Gambia90 days#132 Grenada90 days#65 Haiti90 days#175 Jamaica90 days#100 Kiribati90 days#84 Micronesia30 days#89 Rwanda30 days#143 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Seychelles90 days#58 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 Vanuatu120 days#105

Only Bangladesh is visa-free (1)

Bhutan

Only South Africa is visa-free (45)

AngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaBelizeBeninBotswanaBrazilChileCosta RicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEl SalvadorGabonGeorgiaGhanaGuatemalaGuyanaHondurasHong KongIsraelLesothoMacaoMalawiMalaysiaMauritiusMozambiqueNamibiaNicaraguaPalestinePanamaParaguayPeruPhilippinesRussiaSaint LuciaSingaporeSwazilandTanzaniaThailandTogoTunisiaUruguayVenezuelaZambiaZimbabwe

South Africa: good to know

Pretoria

Capital

South African Rand (ZAR)

Currency

South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+27

Calling code

C, D, M, N

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Bangladesh goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BhutanVisa-free · 14 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days → → FijiVisa-free · 120 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → GrenadaVisa-free · 90 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days → → JamaicaVisa-free · 90 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for South Africa

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 South Africa?
Bangladesh citizens need a visa to enter South Africa. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Bangladesh or South Africa?
The South Africa passport is stronger: 61 visa-free countries versus 17. Global rank: Bangladesh #192, South Africa #97.
Where can Bangladesh and South Africa citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 16 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for South Africa?
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 South Africa?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Bangladesh passport ranking

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