Japan to Bangladesh visa requirements

Japanese ordinary passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh, but Japan is on Bangladesh's visa-on-arrival (VOA) eligible list. Tourists can obtain a 30-day single-entry visa on arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka) for about USD/EUR 51, provided they have a return ticket, hotel booking, and a passport valid 6+ months. A pre-arranged visa from the Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo is the conservative alternative if you prefer certainty. As of mid-2026, Bangladesh does not grant Japanese ordinary passport holders visa-free entry for tourism, but Japan is one of the nationalities specifically authorized for Visa on Arrival (VOA). The VOA is issued at major international airports (notably Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka) and some land/sea ports for tourism, business, investment, and official purposes. It is a single-entry visa valid for a stay of up to 30 days, extendable inside Bangladesh, with a fee of approximately USD 51 / EUR 51 payable in cash. Travelers must present a passport valid at least six months, a confirmed return/onward ticket, proof of accommodation (hotel booking) or an invitation letter, and sufficient funds. Officers retain discretion to refuse VOA, so a traveler who wants guaranteed entry can instead apply in advance at the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo, which issues tourist visas (single or multiple entry, longer validity). Bangladesh has announced plans for a modern e-visa system, but a full general-purpose online tourist e-visa was not confirmed as operational for Japanese tourists as of this verification date, so VOA and embassy application remain the reliable channels. Bangladesh is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply. Diplomatic and official Japanese passport holders enjoy a separate 90-day visa-free arrangement, which does not extend to ordinary passports.