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title: Bangladesh visa for citizens of Senegal
description: "Citizens of Senegal can get 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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# Bangladesh visa for citizens of Senegal

Citizens of Senegal can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on arrival · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds required (e.g., cash, credit card, travelers cheques).

## How to apply

1. **Prepare required documents** — Gather passport with 6 months validity, onward ticket, accommodation proof, funds evidence, photographs, and cash for fee.
2. **Arrive at a designated port of entry** — VOA is only available at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka and certain land ports.
3. **Proceed to VOA counter** — Follow airport signs to the Visa on Arrival counter before immigration.
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over the documents and pay the visa fee (typically USD 50 in cash).
5. **Receive visa and proceed to immigration** — Officer stamps the visa in your passport; then go to immigration clearance.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity** (Identity)
- **Completed arrival card** (Travel): Provided on arrival or sometimes prior online.
- **Two passport-size photographs** (Identity): May be required; keep them handy.
- **Onward or return ticket** (Travel): Confirmed ticket showing departure from Bangladesh.
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel): Booking confirmation for the entire stay.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, credit card, or traveler's cheques.
- **Visa fee (cash in USD or equivalent)** (Financial): Pay at the VOA counter upon arrival.
- **Invitation letter (if visiting family/friends)** (Supporting, optional): Sometimes requested for easier processing.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from endemic area)** (Supporting, optional): Required only if coming from or transiting through countries risk zones.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of USD 500 or proof of sufficient funds for stay
- Cash
- Credit card
- Traveler's cheques
- Bank statement

Authorities may request to see proof of funds; keep them accessible.

## Good to know

- VOA is not guaranteed; it is granted at the discretion of the immigration officer.
- Passport must have at least 2 blank pages for the visa stamp.
- Cash payment in USD is strongly recommended; credit card acceptance is not guaranteed.
- Avoid overstaying beyond 30 days to prevent fines and future bans.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect documents (e.g., no onward ticket, no hotel booking).** — Double-check all requirements before travel and carry printed copies.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months.** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Previous immigration violations or overstay in Bangladesh.** — Clear any prior violations before attempting new entry.
- **Suspected of engaging in prohibited activities (e.g., employment without permit).** — Be prepared to show travel itinerary and sufficient funds, and declare purpose clearly.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Senegal can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh. Visa type: Visa on arrival · Tourist.

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity; Completed arrival card; Two passport-size photographs; Onward or return ticket; Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; and 3 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Bangladesh?

At least 6 months.

## More

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