Netherlands to Bangladesh visa requirements

Dutch passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh, but as EU nationals they qualify for a Visa on Arrival (VOA), single entry up to 30 days, issued at major international airports for a fee of USD/EUR 51 paid in cash. A pre-arranged tourist (MRV) visa from the Bangladesh Embassy in The Hague is the safer alternative. Bangladesh does not grant visa-free entry to Netherlands ordinary passport holders. However, EU member-state nationals (including the Netherlands) are eligible for a Visa on Arrival (VOA), which is the most convenient option for a short tourist visit. The VOA is single entry, valid for a maximum stay of 30 days (extendable once for a further 30 days inside Bangladesh), and is granted at the discretion of the immigration officer at designated entry points such as Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka), Shah Amanat International Airport (Chittagong) and Osmani International Airport (Sylhet). The fee is USD 51 or EUR 51, payable only in cash. Travelers must show a passport valid at least six months with blank pages, a confirmed return/onward ticket, proof of accommodation (hotel booking) and sufficient funds. Because VOA is discretionary and some airlines may decline boarding without a pre-issued visa, the more reliable route is a regular tourist visa applied for in advance through the Bangladesh Embassy in The Hague via the online MRV portal (visa.gov.bd), then submitting documents to the mission. Bangladesh is in South Asia and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to this route.