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Poland to Bangladesh visa requirements

Polish (EU) ordinary passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh, but they qualify for a Visa on Arrival (VOA) at Dhaka and other authorised ports for tourism stays of up to 30 days, provided they carry a return ticket and hotel booking. A pre-arranged Machine Readable Visa (MRV) from the Bangladesh Embassy in Warsaw is the safer, recommended alternative. Bangladesh is not visa-free for Polish citizens and has no online eVisa. However, EU nationals — including Poland — are on Bangladesh's Visa on Arrival eligible list, so a Polish ordinary passport holder can obtain a single-entry, 30-day tourist VOA at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka) and other designated ports of entry. The VOA fee is USD/EUR 51, payable in cash only, and immigration officers must be satisfied with supporting documents (passport valid 6+ months, return/onward ticket, hotel booking or invitation, and sufficient funds). VOA issuance is at the officer's discretion, so it is not guaranteed. For certainty, travellers can instead apply in advance for a Machine Readable Visa (MRV) by completing the online form at visa.gov.bd and submitting their passport and documents to the Bangladesh Embassy in Warsaw. Bangladesh is not in the Schengen area, so the 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE 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
Visa on Arrival (tourist) — single entry; advance MRV sticker visa also available
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days (extendable by 30 days in-country)
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 51 / EUR 51 (cash only at the port of entry)
consular fee only
Processing time
Issued on the spot at immigration; advance MRV typically 3-10 working days
standard track
Validity
Visa valid for entry/stay of 30 days from arrival
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm eligibility and purpose
Verify your trip is tourism, visiting friends/relatives, or business — the categories permitted under Bangladesh VOA for EU nationals. VOA is not valid for employment.
· Tourism / visit· EU nationals eligible
/02
Decide: VOA on arrival or advance MRV
For maximum certainty, apply in advance for a Machine Readable Visa at the Bangladesh Embassy in Warsaw; otherwise prepare to obtain the Visa on Arrival at Dhaka airport.
· VOA discretionary· MRV = guaranteed
/03
Prepare supporting documents
Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages, confirmed return/onward ticket, hotel booking or invitation letter, and proof of sufficient funds (around USD 500).
· Passport 6+ months· Return ticket required
/04
Bring the fee in cash
Carry USD 51 or EUR 51 in cash for the VOA — card payment is not accepted at the immigration counter.
· USD/EUR 51· Cash only
/05
Complete the form and clear immigration
On arrival, fill in the arrival/VOA form, present documents to the on-arrival visa officer, pay the fee, and receive the visa sticker. (For MRV, submit the visa.gov.bd printout and passport at the embassy beforehand.)
· At immigration counter· Officer discretion
/06
Observe the 30-day limit
Do not overstay; apply to the Department of Immigration & Passports in Dhaka before expiry if you need the 30-day extension.
· 30 days· Extension in-country
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
Personalized checklist
Poland -> Bangladesh · Visa on Arrival (tourist) — single entry; advance MRV sticker visa also available
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RequiredPolish ordinary passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredAt least 2 blank passport pages
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredConfirmed return or onward air ticket (printed)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredHotel booking confirmation or invitation letter from host
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredUSD 51 / EUR 51 in cash for the VOA fee
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedProof of sufficient funds (around USD 500 cash/card)
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
ConditionalCompleted online MRV form printout (if applying in advance)
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
conditional
Required2 recent passport-size colour photographs (for advance MRV)
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
conditional
RecommendedContact details/address of host or relatives in Bangladesh
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedTravel/medical insurance for the trip
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
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 sourcesEmbassy of Bangladesh (Copenhagen) – Visa on Arrival eligibility & feeEmbassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Warsaw (Poland)Bangladesh Online MRV (Machine Readable Visa) Portal – visa.gov.bd
Application link included: Embassy of Bangladesh (Copenhagen) – Visa on Arrival eligibility & fee
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa on Arrival feeUSD 51 / EUR 51Cash only at the port of entry; taxes included
Advance MRV (Machine Readable Visa) feeVaries by categorySet by the Bangladesh Embassy in Warsaw; confirm current tariff directly
In-country 30-day extensionVariable government feePaid to Department of Immigration & Passports if extending
Total estimateUSD 51 — USD 100+incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa on Arrival at airport
Same day (issued at immigration)
Obtained at Dhaka and other designated ports; fast but discretionary — bring all documents.
Advance MRV at Embassy in Warsaw
Approx. 3-10 working days
Apply via visa.gov.bd then submit passport and documents to the embassy/consulate; guarantees entry.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
EU nationals are VOA-eligible
Bangladesh lists European Union countries, including Poland, among nationalities permitted to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism and business.
High
/02
No eVisa system exists
Bangladesh uses an online MRV form that still requires in-person submission, so there is no fully online electronic visa.
High
/03
VOA is at officer discretion
On-arrival visas are only granted if the immigration officer is satisfied with documents, so it is not guaranteed.
Medium
/04
Documentary requirements
A return ticket, hotel booking/invitation and 6-month passport validity must all be presented at the counter.
Medium
/05
Not Schengen / no ETIAS
Bangladesh is in South Asia, so Schengen 90/180 rules and ETIAS are irrelevant to this route.
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
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
Poland to Bangladesh route verified
Confirmed via Bangladesh embassy sources that EU nationals (incl. Poland) qualify for a single-entry 30-day Visa on Arrival at USD/EUR 51; advance MRV available at the Warsaw embassy; no eVisa offered.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Polish citizens get a Bangladesh visa on arrival?—
Yes. Poland is an EU member state, and Bangladesh grants visa on arrival to EU nationals for tourism and business, normally for a single entry of up to 30 days.
How much does the visa on arrival cost?+
Does Bangladesh have an eVisa?+
Is the visa on arrival guaranteed?+
How long can I stay and can I extend?+
Does the Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS apply?+
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