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Bangladesh passport to South Africa

Bangladesh passport holders need a visa for South Africa, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • South Africa lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Bangladesh is not one of them.
  • Bangladesh passports get “Visa required” at 109 of 198 destinations.
  • In the other direction, South Africa passports get “Visa required” in Bangladesh.

Nearby passports travelling to South Africa

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm
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Flight corridor

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BangladeshBangladeshSouth AfricaSouth Africa
Typical duration
13.2 hours
From
DAC · CGP · ZYL
To
JNB · CPT · DUR

Usual hubs

  • United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates · 14.7 hours
  • QatarQatar · 15 hours
  • TürkiyeTürkiye · 19 hours
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Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.

Bangladesh

Country profile

Capital

Dhaka

Population

169.8 million

Area

144,000 km²

Currency

Bangladeshi taka BDT

Languages

Bengali

Time zone

UTC+06:00

Foreign-born

2.9 million · 2024

Migrant share

1.7%

Ethnic groups · 2022

  • Bengali at least99%
  • other indigenous ethnic groups1%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

South Africa

Country profile

Capital

Pretoria

Population

63.1 million

Area

1,219,912 km²

Currency

South African rand ZAR

Languages

English, Zulu, Afrikaans

Time zone

UTC+02:00

Foreign-born

2.6 million · 2024

Migrant share

4.1%

Ethnic groups · 2021

  • Black African80.9%
  • Colored8.8%
  • White7.8%
  • Indian/Asian2.6%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Travel notes

Plug

Type M / Type N

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Left

Emergency

Police 10111 · Ambulance 10177

Dialing code

+27

Airports

JNB · CPT · DUR · MQP

Highlights

  • Table Mountain
  • Kruger
  • Robben Island
  • Garden Route

Bangladesh · Visa required

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FAQ

Does a Bangladesh passport need a visa for South Africa?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

No single stay length is recorded. Check South Africa immigration or a mission.

Passport validity and blank pages?

South Africa typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a South Africa mission.

What about a South Africa passport entering Bangladesh?

The reverse result is “Visa required”.

How do you apply for South Africa as a visitor?

Visitor visa：Often 30–90 days。File funds, itinerary and invitation at a mission or visa centre.

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