Access, pathways, and the real picture.
Bangladeshi passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 35 destinations and active visa pathways to 190+ countries. 149 of 177 destinations offer a path to permanent residency. The numbers are the starting point, not the strategy.
35 destinations without a pre-arranged visa
As of the July 2026 Henley Passport Index, Bangladesh ranks 97th globally, sharing the position with North Korea. These are the destinations accessible visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or via electronic travel authorisation.
Asia (6)
- Sri Lanka — ETA, 30 days, extendable
- Nepal — visa on arrival
- Bhutan — visa on arrival
- Maldives — free 30-day tourist visa on arrival
- Cambodia — visa on arrival
- Timor-Leste — visa on arrival
Africa & Indian Ocean
- Burundi · Comoros · Djibouti · Gambia · Guinea-Bissau · Kenya · Madagascar · Rwanda · Seychelles · Sierra Leone
Americas & Caribbean
- Barbados · Dominica · Fiji · Grenada · Haiti · Jamaica · St. Kitts & Nevis · St. Vincent & Grenadines · Bahamas · Trinidad & Tobago
Oceania & Pacific
- Cook Islands · Kiribati · Micronesia · Niue · Samoa · Tuvalu · Vanuatu
Source: Henley Passport Index, July 2026 edition, based on IATA Timatic data. Access conditions can change without notice. Note: Visa-free access does not guarantee entry; border officers always have final discretion.
Key destinations for Bangladeshi mobility
A structured reference for the countries most relevant to study, work, business, and family routes. Every entry is a summary, not a guarantee.
United Kingdom
Canada
Australia
Germany
Malaysia
South Korea
Japan
China
Where family reunification is possible
147 family routes exist across 133 destinations. Eligibility, sponsorship requirements, and processing times vary significantly. These are the systems most relevant to Bangladeshi applicants.
United Kingdom
Spouse/partner and child routes; financial and relationship evidence required.
Canada
Spousal sponsorship, dependent children, and in some cases parents.
Australia
Partner visas, parent visas, and child visas with sponsorship obligations.
Germany
Family reunification with sponsor income and housing requirements.
Netherlands
Partner and family routes; civic integration requirements may apply.
Ireland
Family reunification for eligible sponsors; documentation-intensive.
Portugal
Family reunification routes; residency-linked.
Denmark
Strict requirements; available for qualifying sponsors.
Sweden
Family ties routes; sponsor maintenance requirements.
Norway
Family immigration with sponsor income and housing conditions.
Full route list: 147 family routes across 133 destinations according to Visa Atlas. Always verify current requirements with the destination country’s immigration authority.
Permanent residency: the long view
149 out of 177 destination countries offer a path to permanent residency for Bangladeshi nationals. That number is broad, not specific. The routes that actually work depend on your entry pathway, your occupation, your language ability, and your time horizon.
Germany (18 months post-study), Canada (PGWP-dependent), Australia (regional incentives).
Skilled worker routes in Germany, UK, Canada, Australia. Employer sponsorship is usually the anchor.
Sponsorship routes in Canada, Australia, UK, and parts of Europe. Relationship evidence is central.
Limited and highly conditional. Not a shortcut. Requires substantial capital and job creation.
Which destination fits your profile?
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