Bangladesh passport power
Asia · PassRank 33 · ranked 193rd of 199
The Bangladesh passport has a PassRank score of 33 in 2026, placing it 193rd of 199 worldwide and making it one of the weakest passport. Holders can enter 16 destinations visa-free, 14 with a visa on arrival and 3 via an eTA — that is 33 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 54 require an e-visa and 109 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Bangladesh passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 16 |
| Visa on arrival | 14 |
| eTA / ETA | 3 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 33 |
| e-Visa | 54 |
| Visa required | 109 |
| No admission | 2 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 33. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Bangladesh itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (16)
Countries and territories the Bangladesh passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Barbados | 180 days |
| Bhutan | 14 days |
| Dominica | 180 days |
| Fiji | 120 days |
| Gambia | 90 days |
| Grenada | 90 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Jamaica | — |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (14)
Destinations that issue the Bangladesh passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (3)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Bangladesh passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (54)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | — |
| Antigua and Barbuda | — |
| Australia | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Botswana | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Colombia | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Ecuador | — |
| El Salvador | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| Guyana | — |
| Hong Kong | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Israel | — |
| Kazakhstan | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Malaysia | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Moldova | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Oman | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Singapore | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Korea | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Suriname | — |
| Syria | — |
| Tajikistan | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Thailand | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| United Arab Emirates | — |
| Uzbekistan | — |
| Vietnam | — |
| Zambia | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (109)
Destinations where Bangladesh passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Andorra | — |
| Angola | — |
| Argentina | — |
| Armenia | — |
| Austria | — |
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Belarus | — |
| Belgium | — |
| Belize | — |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | — |
| Brazil | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Bulgaria | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Chile | — |
| China | — |
| Congo | — |
| Costa Rica | — |
| Croatia | — |
| Cuba | — |
| Cyprus | — |
| Czech Republic | — |
| Denmark | — |
| Dominican Republic | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Estonia | — |
| Finland | — |
| France | — |
| Georgia | — |
| Germany | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Greece | — |
| Guatemala | — |
| Honduras | — |
| Hungary | — |
| Iceland | — |
| India | — |
| Iran | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Italy | — |
| Japan | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Kosovo | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Laos | — |
| Latvia | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Liechtenstein | — |
| Lithuania | — |
| Luxembourg | — |
| Macao | — |
| Mali | — |
| Malta | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mauritius | — |
| Mexico | — |
| Monaco | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Montenegro | — |
| Morocco | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Netherlands | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Nicaragua | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| North Macedonia | — |
| Norway | — |
| Palau | — |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Peru | — |
| Philippines | — |
| Poland | — |
| Portugal | — |
| Romania | — |
| Russia | — |
| Saint Lucia | — |
| San Marino | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Serbia | — |
| Slovakia | — |
| Slovenia | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| South Africa | — |
| Spain | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Swaziland | — |
| Sweden | — |
| Switzerland | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Tunisia | — |
| Turkey | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| Ukraine | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
| Uruguay | — |
| Vatican | — |
| Venezuela | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Bangladesh passport holders visit visa-free?
The Bangladesh passport has a PassRank score of 33, meaning holders can enter 33 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 16 visa-free, 14 with a visa on arrival and 3 via an eTA. A further 54 require an e-visa and 109 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Bangladesh passport's rank in 2026?
The Bangladesh passport ranks 193rd out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 33. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Bangladesh need a visa for the United States?
Bangladesh passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Bangladesh PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Bangladesh passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (16), visa on arrival (14) and eTA/ETA (3). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21