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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Laos citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?

Visa on arrival

Laos citizens can get a visa on arrival for Bangladesh — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Laos vs Bangladesh: passport comparison

Laos

20

visa-free countries

Global rank: #167 · mobility 75.8

Bangladesh

17

visa-free countries

Global rank: #192 · mobility 65.3
7

countries both Laos and Bangladesh can enter visa-free together

Laos + Bangladesh: passport compatibility

80%

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

Where Laos and Bangladesh travel together — by entry type:

7 both visa-free
15 both visa on arrival
39 both e-visa / eTA
96 both need a visa
40 access differs

Where Laos 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 (7)

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How the entry rule changed: Laos → Bangladesh

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Laos → Bangladesh rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Laos passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Bangladesh: good to know

Dhaka

Capital

Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)

Currency

Bangladesh Time (UTC+6)

Time zone

+880

Calling code

Where else Laos 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 on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Laos citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Laos citizens can get a visa on arrival for Bangladesh — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Laos or Bangladesh?
The Laos passport is stronger: 20 visa-free countries versus 17. Global rank: Laos #167, Bangladesh #192.
Where can Laos and Bangladesh citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 7 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. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Laos and Bangladesh?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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