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Malaysia to Bangladesh visa requirements

A Malaysian ordinary passport holder needs a visa to visit Bangladesh for tourism. There is no visa-free entry and no visa on arrival when departing from Malaysia, so you must obtain a sticker visa in advance from the Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian citizens are NOT visa-exempt for Bangladesh. According to the Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysians travelling from Malaysia are not eligible for visa on arrival or a landing permit and must secure a prior visa before departure. (Visa on arrival is only a possibility for nationals arriving from a country where Bangladesh has no resident diplomatic mission, which does not apply to travel originating in Malaysia.) For tourism, apply for a Tourist Visa at the High Commission in Kuala Lumpur. The single-entry tourist visa fee is RM 156, with standard processing of about 5 working days. Applications go through an authorised visa application agency rather than walk-in counters, and applicants must provide either an invitation letter from a Bangladeshi resident, or an air ticket plus hotel booking. Bangladesh is not in the Schengen area, so the 90/180 Schengen rule and ETIAS do not apply. Verdict: visa-required.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Tourist Visa (T-category) - prior sticker visa
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days per visit (typical tourist grant; exact duration at consular discretion)
per entry
Entries
Single entry (multiple-entry available on request/justification)
from issue date
Visa fee
RM 156 (single entry, government fee; agency/service charges extra)
consular fee only
Processing time
About 5 working days
standard track
Validity
Visa typically valid for entry within 90 days of issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need a visa
As a Malaysian ordinary passport holder departing from Malaysia, you are not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival. You must obtain a tourist visa before travel.
· Verdict: visa-required· No VOA from Malaysia
/02
Gather supporting documents
Prepare passport with at least 6 months validity, photocopies, recent passport photos with blue background, and proof of trip (invitation letter from a Bangladeshi resident, OR confirmed air ticket plus hotel booking).
· Blue-background photos· Trip proof required
/03
Complete the visa application form
Fill the Bangladesh visa application form accurately, selecting the Tourist Visa category, and attach the required photographs.
· Tourist category
/04
Submit via an authorised visa agency
Lodge your application through an authorised visa application agency listed by the High Commission of Bangladesh in Kuala Lumpur; individual walk-in counter applications are generally not accepted.
· Authorised agency· Kuala Lumpur
/05
Pay the visa fee
Pay the RM 156 single-entry fee (plus any agency service charge) using the accepted payment method specified by the High Commission/agency.
· RM 156 single entry
/06
Collect passport with visa
Allow about 5 working days for processing, then collect your passport with the tourist visa sticker before you fly to Bangladesh.
· ~5 working days
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items
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RequiredMalaysian passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredCompleted Bangladesh tourist visa application form
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
required
RequiredRecent passport-size photographs with blue background
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredPhotocopy of passport bio-data page
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredInvitation letter from a Bangladeshi resident (with passport/NID copy and phone number)
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
conditional
ConditionalConfirmed return air ticket (if no invitation letter)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
conditional
ConditionalHotel booking confirmation (if no invitation letter)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
conditional
RequiredVisa fee of RM 156 (single entry) plus any agency charge
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the trip
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RequiredSubmission through an authorised visa application agency
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Official sourcesHigh Commission of Bangladesh, Kuala Lumpur - VisaHigh Commission of Malaysia, Dhaka - Requirements for ForeignersBangladesh High Commission KL (MOFA mirror) - Visa Fee and Payment Method
Application link included: High Commission of Bangladesh, Kuala Lumpur - Visa
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist visa fee (single entry)RM 156Official government fee at the High Commission, Kuala Lumpur; subject to change without notice
Visa application agency service chargeRM 50-150 (varies)Charged by authorised agencies handling submission; not a government fee
Photographs and photocopiesRM 20-40Blue-background photos and document copies
Total estimateRM 156 — RM 350incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard processing
About 5 working days
Normal processing timeline at the High Commission of Bangladesh in Kuala Lumpur; may extend if additional verification is required.
Extended/verification processing
1-2 weeks or more
Applies when documents need verification or during peak periods; build in buffer before travel.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
No visa-waiver agreement
Malaysia and Bangladesh have no mutual visa-exemption arrangement for ordinary passport holders, so a visa is always required for tourism.
High
/02
Visa on arrival not available from Malaysia
The Bangladesh High Commission states Malaysians travelling from Malaysia are not eligible for visa on arrival or a landing permit and must obtain a prior visa.
High
/03
Insufficient proof of trip
Applications can be delayed or refused without an invitation letter, or alternatively a confirmed air ticket and hotel booking.
Medium
/04
Incorrect photo or document format
Photos must have a blue background and passport copies must be included; non-compliant submissions are returned.
Medium
/05
Walk-in submission attempted
Individual counter applications are generally not accepted; applications must go through an authorised agency.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
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/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30
Malaysia to Bangladesh route verified
Confirmed via the High Commission of Bangladesh in Kuala Lumpur that Malaysian ordinary passport holders require a prior tourist visa (no visa-free, no visa on arrival from Malaysia); single-entry fee RM 156, processing about 5 working days.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a Malaysian get a Bangladesh visa on arrival?—
No. The Bangladesh High Commission confirms Malaysian citizens travelling from Malaysia are not eligible for visa on arrival or a landing permit. You must obtain a tourist visa before you depart.
How much does a Bangladesh tourist visa cost for Malaysians?+
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