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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Somalia citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?

Visa on arrival

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

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Somalia vs Bangladesh: passport comparison

Somalia

12

visa-free countries

Global rank: #197 · mobility 60.4

Bangladesh

17

visa-free countries

Global rank: #192 · mobility 65.3
7

countries both Somalia and Bangladesh can enter visa-free together

Somalia + Bangladesh: passport compatibility

83%

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

Where Somalia and Bangladesh travel together — by entry type:

7 both visa-free
13 both visa on arrival
37 both e-visa / eTA
107 both need a visa
33 access differs

Where Somalia 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)

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

Only Somalia is visa-free (5)

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

2rule changes for the Somalia 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 Somalia 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 Somalia citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Somalia citizens can get a visa on arrival for Bangladesh — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Somalia or Bangladesh?
The Bangladesh passport is stronger: 17 visa-free countries versus 12. Global rank: Somalia #197, Bangladesh #192.
Where can Somalia 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 Somalia and Bangladesh?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Somalia passport ranking

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

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