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Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Bangladesh. Fee: USD 51 (~USD 51). Processing: 2-4 weeks (heightened scrutiny). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa REQUIRED for Nigerian nationals (Nigeria NOT on Bangladesh VoA list). HIGH SCRUTINY due to West African fraud/immigration concerns. Tourist visa: USD 51 (or equivalent). Apply at Bangladesh High Commission Abuja (or via 3rd country if no mission). Yellow Fever vaccination MANDATORY (Nigeria endemic). Processing slower than standard.
Visa types: Tourist Visa (T); Business Visa (B); Student Visa (S); Employment Visa (E); Investor Visa (I); Family Visa; Journalist (J); Transit (max 72 hr); Diplomatic. eVisa NOT available (Bangladesh has no e-visa system as of Dec 2025 — hybrid MRV: online form at visa.gov.bd, then physical submission at BD mission).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue (Tourist). Max Stay: 30 days single entry.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + extension required; possible re-entry ban; verify with DIP
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online application form at visa.gov.bd (printed); 2 recent photos (45x35mm, white bg, not older than 6 months); Stay address in Bangladesh (Village/Post Office/Police Station/District/Pincode — all mandatory fields); Confirmed hotel booking OR invitation letter from Bangladeshi sponsor with sponsor's NID; Return/onward ticket; Bank statement (3-6 months); Employment/business letter; For Business: invitation from Bangladeshi entity + BIDA/BEPZA recommendation; For Student: admission letter + Bangladesh Ministry of Education approval; For Investor: BIDA/BEPZA recommendation; Police clearance for long-stay. Nigerian National ID (NIN) copy; Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (MANDATORY); Detailed financial proof (USD 1,000+ recommended); Strong employment/business documentation; Apostilled birth certificate often requested; Genuine purpose declaration with detailed itinerary.
Visa types (1)
Visa REQUIRED for Nigerian nationals (Nigeria NOT on Bangladesh VoA list). HIGH SCRUTINY due to West African fraud/immigration concerns. Tourist visa: USD 51 (or equivalent). Apply at Bangladesh High Commission Abuja (or via 3rd country if no mission). Yellow Fever vaccination MANDATORY (Nigeria endemic). Processing slower than standard.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections (HIGH rate ~40-50%): (1) West African source-region general scrutiny — Bangladesh wary of Nigerian passport fraud and immigration overstay history; (2) Yellow Fever certificate missing — MANDATORY for African applicants; (3) Insufficient financial proof (USD 1,000+ expected); (4) Weak sponsor documentation; (5) Solo male applicants face very high scrutiny; (6) Inconsistent travel history or document fraud red flags; (7) Nigerian email-scam profile triggers Special Branch enhanced vetting; (8) Generally high rejection — even genuine business travelers face delays.
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