You do not need a visa for Bangladesh if you have an Irish passport

No visa needed

Irish citizens can enter Bangladesh without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?

No. Irish citizens can enter Bangladesh without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Bangladesh may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Photo: White background, 35x45mm, recent
Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Irish travellers

These rules apply specifically to Irish passport holders entering Bangladesh as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Bangladesh. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Bangladesh. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
Embassy of Bangladesh in The Hague, The Netherlands Last checked 2026-07-28
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Bangladesh
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles; -Japanese Encephalitis vaccine for extended stays or rural activities (not recommended for short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese Encephalitis season). Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Bangladesh Last checked 2026-07-24
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Bangladesh
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Bangladesh.
Last checked 2026-07-24
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Bangladesh.
Last checked 2026-07-24
Not required
Transit visa is not required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Bangladesh.
Last checked 2026-07-28