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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Russia citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?

Visa on arrival

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

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa on arrival
Russia → Bangladesh
allowed

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Russia vs Bangladesh: passport comparison

Russia

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #93 · mobility 125.4

Bangladesh

17

visa-free countries

Global rank: #192 · mobility 65.3
15

countries both Russia and Bangladesh can enter visa-free together

Russia + Bangladesh: passport compatibility

55%

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

Where Russia and Bangladesh travel together — by entry type:

15 both visa-free
13 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
60 both need a visa
88 access differs

Where Russia 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.

Only Bangladesh is visa-free (2)

How the entry rule changed: Russia → 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 Russia → Bangladesh rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

4rule changes for the Russia passport, 4 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 Russia 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 Russia citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Russia citizens can get a visa on arrival for Bangladesh — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Russia or Bangladesh?
The Russia passport is stronger: 81 visa-free countries versus 17. Global rank: Russia #93, Bangladesh #192.
Where can Russia and Bangladesh citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 15 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 Russia 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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