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title: Bangladesh visa for citizens of Benin
description: "Citizens of Benin need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Bangladesh. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $50. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-06-25
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# Bangladesh visa for citizens of Benin

Citizens of Benin need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.

*Not yet cross-checked · last checked 2026-06-25. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://voa.specialbranch.gov.bd

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Pre-approval + VOA · Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Approve online, collect at arrival
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $50
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Register on VOA portal** — Sign up with valid email and password at voa.specialbranch.gov.bd
2. **Activate account** — Click the activation link sent to your email
3. **Sign in and start application** — Log in and click 'Apply for VoA'
4. **Fill traveler information** — Provide all details exactly as in passport
5. **Upload required documents** — Upload photo, bio-page, and invitation letter if applicable
6. **Submit application** — Review and submit; note the tracking ID
7. **Print acknowledgement receipt** — Download and print the acknowledgement receipt from portal or email
8. **Arrive at Dhaka airport** — Follow signs to Visa on Arrival area near arrivals
9. **Pay visa fee at Sonali Bank** — Pay $50 USD (cash only) and obtain receipt
10. **Receive visa and proceed to immigration** — Present acknowledgement receipt and bank receipt at VOA counter; get visa stamped; then go to immigration

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (bio-page)** (Identity): Upload bio-page in jpeg/jpg/png/pdf, max 5MB
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity): Full-frontal facial clear image, jpeg/jpg/png, max 5MB
- **Invitation letter** (Supporting, optional): Required for business/investment VOA; from concern authority
- **Acknowledgement receipt** (Travel): Printed from portal after online submission
- **Visa fee receipt** (Financial): Obtained from Sonali Bank counter at airport after paying $50 USD

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival issuance is at the discretion of immigration officer; advance visa recommended.
- Overstay fine: 200 BDT/day for first 15 days, then 500 BDT/day.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect documentation** — Ensure all uploaded documents are clear and match passport details
- **Not meeting eligibility criteria** — Check country eligibility list before travel
- **Suspected overstay or previous violations** — Comply with visa conditions on previous visits

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Benin need a visa for Bangladesh?

Citizens of Benin need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Bangladesh. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Benin stay in Bangladesh?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Bangladesh visa cost for citizens of Benin?

Government fee: $50.

### What documents do citizens of Benin need for Bangladesh?

Valid passport (bio-page); Passport-size photo; Acknowledgement receipt; Visa fee receipt; Invitation letter.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://voa.specialbranch.gov.bd

## Sources

- [Visa-on-Arrival in Bangladesh - voa.specialbranch.gov.bd](https://voa.specialbranch.gov.bd/public/voa-instructions.html)
- [Visas for Bangladesh - U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh](https://bd.usembassy.gov/visas-for-bangladesh/)
- Visa on Arrival Bangladesh - How It Works (2026 Guide) (asocialnomad.com, third-party site)
- [voa.specialbranch.gov.bd](https://voa.specialbranch.gov.bd)

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- [Bangladesh visa for every passport](/visa/bangladesh)
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