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Sri Lanka passport to Bangladesh
Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Bangladesh, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Bangladesh lets 164 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Sri Lanka is not one of them.
- Sri Lanka passports get “Visa required” at 104 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Bangladesh passports get “On arrival” in Sri Lanka.
Nearby passports travelling to Bangladesh
Open to Sri Lanka passports near Bangladesh
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
Sri LankaBangladesh- Typical duration
- 3.2 hours
- From
- CMB
- To
- DAC
Airlines L, SriLankan Airlines
Search live faresDuration 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.
Sri Lanka
Country profile
Capital
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Population
21.8 million
Area
65,610 km²
Currency
Sri Lankan rupee LKR
Languages
Sinhala, Tamil
Time zone
UTC+05:30
Foreign-born
40,698 · 2024
Migrant share
0.2%
Ethnic groups · 2012
- Sinhalese74.9%
- Sri Lankan Tamil11.2%
- Sri Lankan Moors9.2%
- Indian Tamil4.2%
- other0.5%
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.
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.
Travel notes
Plug
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Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+880
Airports
DAC · CGP · ZYL · BZL
Highlights
- Sundarbans
- Paharpur
- Lalbagh Fort
Sri Lanka · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Sri Lanka passport need a visa for Bangladesh?
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 Bangladesh immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Bangladesh typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Bangladesh mission.
What about a Bangladesh passport entering Sri Lanka?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.