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Visa on arrival. Belgium passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Bangladesh entry requirements for Belgium citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Bangladesh
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
Easier alternatives for Belgium passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Belgium passport than Bangladesh, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Vietnam | Visa-free | 45 days |
| China | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days |
Bangladesh at a glance for travellers
- 164 of 198 passports can enter Bangladesh without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Belgium passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 148 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Bangladesh online visa | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Bangladesh entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Belgium citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Belgium passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do Belgium passport holders need for Bangladesh?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
Do Belgium passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Bangladesh?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.