Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit BD?

British (UK) passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh. UK tourists are eligible for a Visa on Arrival (VOA) at Dhaka airport for up to 30 days for USD 50, but it is discretionary; applying in advance at the Bangladesh High Commission in London is the safer route. UK ordinary passport holders are not visa-free for Bangladesh. Two routes exist for a short tourist visit. First, a Visa on Arrival (VOA) is officially available to UK nationals at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka) and other major ports for a maximum 30-day stay, single entry, costing USD 50 payable in cash at the airport Sonali Bank counter. The VOA is granted at the discretion of immigration officers and requires a passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages, a confirmed return/onward ticket, proof of funds (at least USD 500 or equivalent in cash or by card), and supporting documents such as hotel bookings. Because VOA is not guaranteed, the Bangladesh High Commission in London and the UK FCDO both recommend obtaining a visa in advance for certainty. The advance tourist visa is processed by the High Commission (via VFS Global) and currently costs around GBP 88 for single entry. There is also an online MRV/eVisa portal (visa.gov.bd). For a short tourist stay the best-fit single channel is Visa on Arrival, but travelers wanting certainty should apply ahead.