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title: Bangladesh visa for citizens of Somalia
description: "Citizens of Somalia 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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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Bangladesh visa for citizens of Somalia

Citizens of Somalia 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 (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **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 for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated Bangladeshi airport** — Visa on arrival is available at Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, and other international airports.
2. **Proceed to visa-on-arrival counter** — Fill out the visa application form and submit passport and photos.
3. **Pay visa fee (if applicable)** — Fee is determined by Bangladeshi authorities; payment in cash (USD or local currency) may be required.
4. **Receive visa and enter Bangladesh** — Visa is stamped in passport; validity and stay are at discretion of immigration officer.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
- **Completed arrival form** (Supporting): Provided on arrival at Bangladeshi airport.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent photos.
- **Onward or return ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel within 30 days.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash to cover stay.
- **Hotel reservation or invitation letter** (Travel, optional): May be requested by immigration officer.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of $500 USD
- Bank statement
- Cash
- Traveler's cheques

Sufficient funds to cover stay and onward travel.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is granted at the discretion of Bangladeshi immigration authorities and is not guaranteed.
- Only available for Somali passport holders due to absence of Bangladeshi diplomatic missions in Somalia.
- Overstaying may result in fines or deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds or lack of onward ticket** — Carry proof of sufficient funds and a confirmed return/onward ticket.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Previous immigration violations or criminal record** — Ensure clean travel history and no prior overstays in Bangladesh.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Somalia can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Valid passport; Completed arrival form; Passport-size photographs; Onward or return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Hotel reservation or invitation letter.

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

At least 6 months.

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