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Bangladesh visa requirements for Vanuatu citizens (2026)

Embassy visa required. Yes. Vanuatu passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh that must be issued before travel, usually with an embassy or visa-center appointment. Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment.

Embassy visa required. Apply in person at the embassy, consulate or official visa center.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Bangladesh visa requirements for Vanuatu citizens

Requirement
Embassy visa required
Allowed stay
Set by the embassy on your visa
Embassy processing
Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment

Typical estimate

Documents needed

  • Completed visa application form
  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages (plus old passports)
  • 2 recent passport photos to the embassy’s spec
  • Bank statements (often the last 3–6 months)
  • Employment / leave letter or business / study proof
  • Hotel bookings and a flight reservation
  • Travel medical insurance where required
  • Appointment confirmation and biometrics (fingerprints)

How Vanuatu citizens apply for the Bangladesh visa

  1. Choose the right visa category (tourist / visitor).
  2. Book an appointment at the embassy or official visa center.
  3. Gather documents: forms, photos, bank statements, bookings, insurance.
  4. Attend the appointment, give biometrics and pay the fee.
  5. Track the application and collect your passport.

Easier alternatives for Vanuatu passport holders

Countries in Southern Asia and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Vanuatu passport than Bangladesh, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
Sri LankaeTA / ETA requiredPer visa terms
Thailande-Visa requiredPer visa terms

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 Vanuatu passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 74 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalBangladesh online visa23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Bangladesh entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?

Yes. Vanuatu passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh that must be issued before travel, usually with an embassy or visa-center appointment. Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment.

What documents do Vanuatu passport holders need for Bangladesh?

Completed visa application form; Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages (plus old passports); 2 recent passport photos to the embassy’s spec; Bank statements (often the last 3–6 months); Employment / leave letter or business / study proof; Hotel bookings and a flight reservation; Travel medical insurance where required; Appointment confirmation and biometrics (fingerprints).

Where do Vanuatu passport holders apply for a Bangladesh visa?

At the embassy, consulate or official visa center of Bangladesh that serves your place of residence, usually in person with an appointment and biometrics.

How long does a Bangladesh visa take for Vanuatu passport holders?

Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment (typical estimate). Appointment availability varies, so start several weeks before your trip.