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Philippines to Bangladesh visa requirements

Filipino ordinary passport holders need a visa before traveling to Bangladesh. There is no visa-free entry or visa on arrival for Philippine citizens; apply through the Bangladesh Online MRV Portal and submit documents to the Bangladesh Embassy in Manila. A Philippines ordinary passport holder must obtain a visa in advance to enter Bangladesh for tourism. Bangladesh's visa-on-arrival facility is reserved for a limited set of nationalities and investors/specific categories, and the Philippines is not on the eligible list; both Wikipedia's visa-policy and Philippine-citizens references classify Bangladesh as "visa required" for Filipinos. The standard route is the T (tourist) visa under the Machine Readable Visa (MRV) system: applicants complete the online application on the official Bangladesh MRV portal (visa.gov.bd), print the form, and submit it with supporting documents to the Embassy of Bangladesh in Manila. A single-entry tourist visa typically permits a stay of up to 30 days and is valid for 3 months from issue, with double- and multiple-entry options valid up to 90 days. Note that aggregator sites sometimes claim a "15-day visa-free" allowance for Filipinos; this is not supported by official Bangladesh sources, so travelers should treat the trip as visa-required and apply ahead of travel. Bangladesh is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.
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, Machine Readable Visa / MRV) issued by Bangladesh mission
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days (single-entry); up to 90 days for double/multiple-entry
per entry
Entries
Single, double, or multiple entry depending on visa granted
from issue date
Visa fee
Varies by entry type; contact the Embassy of Bangladesh in Manila for the current schedule (commonly around USD 50 equivalent for single entry)
consular fee only
Processing time
Approx. 15-21 working days (regular); around 10 working days expedited
standard track
Validity
3 months from date of issue (single-entry); up to 90 days for multiple-entry
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need a visa
As a Philippine ordinary passport holder you are not eligible for Bangladesh visa-free entry or visa on arrival, so plan to obtain a tourist (T) visa before departure.
· Visa required· Apply in advance
/02
Complete the online MRV application
Fill out the application on the official Bangladesh Online MRV Portal at visa.gov.bd, selecting the New Visa / Tourist category and the Manila mission.
· visa.gov.bd· Online form
/03
Print the application and gather documents
Print the submitted form and assemble your passport, photos, hotel booking or invitation letter, and return/onward ticket.
· Print form· Supporting docs
/04
Submit to the Bangladesh Embassy in Manila
Lodge the printed application and documents at the Embassy of Bangladesh in Manila and pay the applicable visa fee.
· Embassy Manila· Pay fee
/05
Wait for processing
Allow about 15-21 working days for a regular tourist visa (expedited service may be faster). Apply at least a month before travel.
· 15-21 working days· Apply early
/06
Collect passport and travel
Retrieve your passport with the visa sticker, check the stay duration and validity, and enter Bangladesh within the validity window.
· Check validity· Up to 30 days stay
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items
Personalized checklist
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RequiredPhilippine passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended arrival with blank pages
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredCompleted and printed Bangladesh online MRV application form
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
required
RequiredTwo recent passport-size color photos (white background)
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredConfirmed round-trip / onward air ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredHotel booking confirmation or invitation letter from a Bangladesh host
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RecommendedProof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RecommendedEmployment / school no-objection or introduction letter
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredVisa fee payment (per embassy fee schedule)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedTravel itinerary / day-by-day plan
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
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 sourcesVisa policy of Bangladesh - WikipediaVisa requirements for Philippine citizens - WikipediaBangladesh Online MRV Portal (Official)
Application link included: Visa policy of Bangladesh - Wikipedia
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist visa - single entry~USD 50 equivalentConfirm exact peso amount with the Embassy of Bangladesh, Manila
Tourist visa - double/multiple entryHigher than single entrySet per embassy fee schedule; ask when applying
Expedited processingAdditional fee may applyFor faster turnaround (around 10 working days)
Total estimateUSD 50 — USD 160incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Regular embassy processing
15-21 working days
Standard tourist visa processing at the Bangladesh Embassy in Manila; apply at least a month ahead.
Expedited processing
~10 working days
Faster service where offered, usually for an additional fee.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Philippines not on Bangladesh visa-on-arrival list
Bangladesh grants visa on arrival only to specific nationalities and categories; Filipino tourists are not included.
High
/02
Official sources classify Filipinos as visa required
Wikipedia's Bangladesh visa policy and Philippine-citizens references both list Bangladesh as visa required for Philippine passport holders.
High
/03
No bilateral visa-waiver agreement
There is no mutual short-stay visa-waiver between the Philippines and Bangladesh.
Medium
/04
Conflicting aggregator claims default to visa-required
Some third-party sites claim a 15-day visa-free allowance, but this is unverified by official Bangladesh sources, so the conservative verdict is visa required.
Medium
/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
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
Philippines to Bangladesh route verified
Confirmed via Wikipedia visa policy/requirements pages, VisaHQ, and the official Bangladesh MRV portal that Philippine ordinary passport holders require a tourist visa obtained in advance; no visa-free or visa-on-arrival channel exists.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Filipinos get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh?—
No. Bangladesh's visa on arrival is limited to specific nationalities and categories, and Philippine tourist passport holders are not eligible. You must obtain a visa before you travel.
Is there really a 15-day visa-free allowance for Filipinos?+
How do I apply for a Bangladesh tourist visa from the Philippines?+
How long can I stay on a tourist visa?+
How much does the visa cost?+
How early should I apply?+
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