- Current position: Bangladesh is ranked 97th in the July 2026 index, tied with North Korea.
- Access score: The passport has access to 35 destinations under the index methodology.
- Where that access is: Only six of the 35 destinations are in Asia, so most of the score sits far from Dhaka.
- Before travelling: Confirm the requirements for your nationality, trip purpose and travel date with the destination’s official authority.
Bangladesh passport ranking in 2026
Bangladesh is ranked 97th in the July 2026 Henley Passport Index, tied with North Korea. Its access score is 35 destinations.
The index compares 199 passports across 227 destinations. It is built on exclusive travel-information data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
The access score counts destinations where a Bangladeshi passport holder can use one of the entry arrangements recognised by the index. These arrangements include visa-free access, visa on arrival, visitor permits and electronic travel authorisations.
A pre-departure e-visa does not count as access in this methodology. That distinction matters when comparing an index score with the documents you may need for a real trip.
A passport ranking is a snapshot of broad travel access, not a substitute for destination-specific entry advice. Rules can vary by travel purpose, length of stay, passport validity and transit plans.
Check the official immigration or consular guidance for your destination before you book. Reconfirm the rules close to departure because entry requirements can change at short notice.
Where these 35 destinations actually are
Only six of the 35 destinations sit in Asia. The rest are spread across the Caribbean, Africa and the Pacific, which is why a score of 35 offers fewer realistic trip options than the number suggests.
The Caribbean accounts for 11 destinations and Africa another 10, but both mean long-haul routing with at least one connection out of Dhaka. The six Asian destinations are the ones most travellers can reach on a direct or single-stop flight.
Maldives and Nepal are the two simplest trips on a Bangladeshi passport. Both issue a free visa on arrival for 30 days, and both are short flights from Dhaka to Malé or Kathmandu.
The table below sets out how a Bangladeshi passport holder enters each of the more practical destinations on the list.
| Destination | How you enter | Typical stay |
|---|---|---|
| Maldives | Free visa on arrival; submit the IMUGA Traveller Declaration before you fly | 30 days |
| Nepal | Free visa on arrival for SAARC nationals, on the first visit of each visa year | 30 days |
| Sri Lanka | ETA approved before departure, US$20 at the SAARC rate, double entry | 30 days |
| Cambodia | Visa on arrival, US$30 in cash | 30 days |
| Timor-Leste | Visa on arrival at Dili airport or seaport, US$30 in cash | 30 days |
| Bhutan | Visa required, but it can be issued at the point of entry; a Sustainable Development Fee applies per night | Set by the visa |
| Rwanda | Visa on arrival, with the fee waived for Commonwealth nationals | 30 days |
| Kenya | eTA approved before departure, US$30 for single entry | Up to 90 days |
| Seychelles | No visa; a visitor’s permit is issued on arrival after an online travel authorisation | Set at entry |
Rwanda is the quiet outlier. Bangladesh is a Commonwealth member, so Rwanda waives its visa-on-arrival fee for stays of up to 30 days.
Sri Lanka and Kenya still count toward the index score, but each needs an approval granted before you fly. Sri Lanka’s tourist ETA costs US$20 at the SAARC rate and covers a 30-day stay with double entry into Colombo.
Bhutan is the one entry to plan around. The visa can be issued at the point of entry, but a Sustainable Development Fee is charged for every night of the stay, so confirm the rate that applies to Bangladeshi nationals with Bhutan’s Department of Tourism before you budget the trip.
Plan your next trip from Bangladesh
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bangladesh’s passport ranking in 2026?
Bangladesh is ranked 97th in the July 2026 Henley Passport Index, tied with North Korea.
How many destinations can Bangladeshi passport holders access?
The July 2026 index gives Bangladesh an access score of 35 destinations.
Which countries are easiest for Bangladeshi passport holders to visit?
Maldives and Nepal are the simplest, because both issue a free visa on arrival for 30 days. Cambodia, Timor-Leste and Rwanda also grant a visa on arrival, and Rwanda waives the fee for Commonwealth nationals such as Bangladesh.
Does the access score mean no documents are needed?
No, you should check the official entry rules for your destination because the required documents and conditions can differ by trip.
Do e-visas count in the Henley Passport Index?
Electronic travel authorisations can count, while a pre-departure e-visa does not count under the index methodology.
Sources
- Henley Passport Index — Global Passport Ranking (Bangladesh 97th, access score 35)
- Henley Passport Index — About and Methodology
- Maldives Immigration — Tourist Visa on Arrival
- Nepal Tourism Board — Tourist Visa on Arrival and SAARC gratis visa
- Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorization — Visa Fees
- Department of Tourism, Bhutan — Visa and Sustainable Development Fee
- Immigration Service of Timor-Leste — Tourist Visa
- Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration, Rwanda — Visa on Arrival
- Republic of Kenya — Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)
- Immigration and Civil Status, Seychelles — Visiting Seychelles
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