Bangladesh passport → Saudi Arabia
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a US visa, Green Card, UK visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
Apply on the official site: visa.visitsaudi.com
What this means for your trip
- Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Bangladeshi passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa on arrival instead:
- US visa
- US Green Card
- UK visa
- UK residence permit
- Schengen visa
- EU / Schengen residence
- GCC residence (UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain)
Used US, UK or Schengen tourist visa, permanent residence of those places, or Gulf residence. eVisa also possible.
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Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Currency
- Saudi riyal (SAR)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +966
- Region
- Western Asia
Saudi Arabia for other passports
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa required- BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Asia for Bangladeshi passport holders
BahrainVisa on arrival14 days
QatareVisa
SyriaeVisa- United Arab EmirateseVisa
ArmeniaVisa required
AzerbaijanVisa required
CyprusVisa required
GeorgiaVisa required
Common questions
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
How long can Bangladeshi citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Bangladeshi citizens get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia?
Not under the standard rules, but it is available if you hold a qualifying US visa, Green Card, UK visa or similar document.
Is Saudi Arabia easier for Bangladeshi citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, GCC residence, Bangladeshi citizens get visa on arrival. Used US, UK or Schengen tourist visa, permanent residence of those places, or Gulf residence. eVisa also possible.
How many countries can Bangladeshi citizens visit without a visa?
32 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Bangladesh passport ranks #90 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.