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Do India citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?

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

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India vs Bangladesh: passport comparison

India

27

visa-free countries

Global rank: #137 · mobility 85

Bangladesh

17

visa-free countries

Global rank: #192 · mobility 65.3
16

countries both India and Bangladesh can enter visa-free together

India + Bangladesh: passport compatibility

82%

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

Where India and Bangladesh 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 India and Bangladesh 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)

Bangladesh: good to know

Dhaka

Capital

Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)

Currency

Bangladesh Time (UTC+6)

Time zone

+880

Calling code

Where else India goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Bangladesh

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 India citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
India citizens need a visa to enter Bangladesh. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — India or Bangladesh?
The India passport is stronger: 27 visa-free countries versus 17. Global rank: India #137, Bangladesh #192.
Where can India and Bangladesh citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 16 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Bangladesh?
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 India and Bangladesh?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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