Travel advisory: check official advice
The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Bangladesh. Check the latest advice before booking.
UK FCDO (updated 4 Sept 2026)
Business rules for Basotho passport holders going to Bangladesh are not verified yet. The holiday rules below are for tourism; they don't confirm whether business visits are allowed. Check the official Bangladesh visa information.
Work: we only have work rules from an unofficial source (not the Bangladesh government), see the Work section. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Transit: see the verified transit rules in the Transit section. The holiday rules below are a different purpose of trip.
Route summary
Embassy visa
Basotho citizens need a tourist (T) visa from a Bangladesh embassy or high commission before travelling; it can be up to 3 months with multiple entries.
Steps not published by the official source — use the official link to start.
Last checked 2 Nov 2026 against objectstorage.ap-dcc-gazipur-1.oraclecloud15.com · Checked on the live official page
Visa-centre, service or other third-party charges are never official government fees.
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Where: Bangladesh embassy / high commission
Tourist (T) visa from a Bangladesh mission. Basotho citizens need a tourist (T) visa from a Bangladesh embassy or high commission before travelling; it can be up to 3 months with multiple entries. Source: https://objectstorage.ap-dcc-gazipur-1.oraclecloud15.com/n/axvjbnqprylg/b/V2Ministry/o/office-moha/2026/8/cb5adb43-eaef-4de4-8156-d666464d4283.pdf
The rules above are for a holiday: tourism and visiting family and friends. Business visits, paid work and transit are covered separately below.
Not verified yet (not yet covered). We haven't verified the business rules for Basotho passport holders, and we don't publish rules we haven't checked against an official source. A rule that is awaiting verification or not yet covered is not a negative visa decision: it only means we haven't confirmed it on an official source yet. Until then, see objectstorage.ap-dcc-gazipur-1.oraclecloud15.com.
⚠ Not from an official source: items marked below come from secondary sources (law firms, employer-of-record guides, IOM, Wikipedia), not the destination government. They are not verified and may be out of date; confirm with the embassy or immigration authority.
These are the main routes and what they require. Whether you qualify depends on your circumstances; the official page decides.
⚠ Not from an official source
For: Foreign employees in Bangladesh
Source: G-P Globalpedia – Bangladesh visas & permits (employer-of-record guide) (Not official) (globalization-partners.com) · Not from an official source.
"international employees will need to obtain a work visa." … "Applicants should then visit the embassy of Bangladesh or consulate in their country"
Checked 16 Oct 2026. Requirements, fees and thresholds change; confirm on the official page before applying.
We only create the PDF report from rules checked against an official government source.
Travellers connecting through Bangladesh can get a transit visa up to the next connecting flight, for no more than 72 hours; charge US$20.
Conditions
Steps not verified yet — follow the official source below.
Where: On arrival (port of entry)
Document list not verified yet — check the official source.
✓ Checked on the live official page
“Ministry of Home Affairs, Visa Policy 2026, para 12 h): "Transit Visa can be issued up to next connecting flight but not more than 72 hours with charge of 20 USD or equivalent foreign currency."”
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Get an email when we update the guidance for Basotho passport holders going to Bangladesh, after we've checked the change against the official source. Nothing else.
Customs cash limits and the scams official travel advice warns about in Bangladesh.
Not yet confirmed — check the official customs page. We couldn't confirm Bangladesh's cash limits on an official page yet, so we don't show a number. Check the current rules on bangladeshcustoms.gov.bd →
Official source: bangladeshcustoms.gov.bd · Last checked 9 Oct 2026 · Details
Taxi overcharging and touts at Dhaka and Sylhet airports
How it works: Risks at the airports include theft (including passports), harassment and overcharged taxi fares.
How to avoid it: Avoid touts offering to carry bags, keep documents safe and arrange taxis in advance.
Methanol in drinks
How it works: Alcoholic drinks containing methanol have caused deaths and serious illness; it can't be tasted or smelled.
How to avoid it: Avoid unlicensed or very cheap alcohol and get medical help fast if symptoms appear after drinking.
Robbery on rickshaws, taxis and public transport at night
How it works: Passengers on rickshaws, taxis, buses and trains are vulnerable to violent crime, especially at night.
How to avoid it: Avoid public transport if travelling alone, particularly after dark.
Paraphrased from official travel advice: gov.uk · FCDO page updated 4 Sept 2026 · Last checked 2 Nov 2026.
Planning more than the paperwork? Our Bangladesh guide picks out places to visit, with a source for every tip.
Basotho passport: of the 147 destinations with a rule verified from an official source, 36 visa-free, 10 visa on arrival, 24 eVisa or travel authorisation, 77 embassy visa.
Bangladesh: rules verified from an official source for 193 of 198 passports. Bangladesh guide and every passport →
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