Summary
Once you give up Bangladeshi citizenship you travel to Bangladesh on your foreign passport, which normally means you need a Bangladesh visa — unless you hold an NVR endorsement, the long-term entry facility for people of Bangladeshi origin.
Who this page is for
- 01People who previously held Bangladeshi citizenship and have since naturalised elsewhere.
- 02People who have surrendered or cancelled their Bangladeshi passport.
- 03People of Bangladeshi origin who now travel on a foreign passport.
- 04Family members planning a visit, a longer stay or a return to Bangladesh.
Do former Bangladeshi citizens need a visa?
Bangladesh recognises only the passport you currently hold. From the moment your Bangladeshi citizenship ends, immigration treats you as a national of your new country, no matter where you were born.
In practice that means the entry rule that applies to you is the rule for your current nationality — you check the requirement for your new passport, not the Bangladeshi one you used to carry.
the No Visa Required (NVR) endorsement exists precisely for this situation. The No Visa Required endorsement is stamped into the foreign passport of a person of Bangladeshi origin and allows travel to Bangladesh without applying for a visa each time.
Eligibility, fees and processing times are decided by the destination government and can change without notice. This page is general information, not legal advice.
NVR endorsement compared with an ordinary visa
| an NVR endorsement | Ordinary visa | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | People of Bangladeshi origin and their eligible family | Any foreign national |
| Validity | Long-term, often multi-year | Fixed to the visa type granted |
| Entries | Usually multiple entry | Single or multiple, depending on the visa |
| Where you apply | an NVR endorsement application channel of the Bangladesh authorities | Standard visa application channel |
| Typical use | Frequent visits, family, longer stays | One trip or a defined purpose |
What you need to travel
General travel requirements
- A foreign passport valid well beyond your travel dates, with blank pages for stamps.
- Entry permission that matches your current nationality — visa, permit or an NVR endorsement, as applicable.
- Proof of onward or return travel and accommodation details, which border officers may ask for.
- Any document that shows your Bangladeshi origin if you are travelling under an origin-based facility.
Documents commonly required
- Current foreign passport (bio-data page).
- Previous Bangladeshi passport, if you still have it.
- Renunciation, surrender or citizenship-cancellation certificate, if one was issued.
- Naturalisation certificate or equivalent proof of your current citizenship.
- Recent passport-size photograph meeting the published specification.
Applying for a Bangladesh visa online
eVisas.io prepares, checks and submits online visa applications for the routes we cover. Tell us the passport you now hold and we will confirm which Bangladesh entry route applies to you.
See every Bangladesh entry route we handle.
Questions travellers ask
I surrendered my Bangladeshi passport. Can I travel to Bangladesh?
Yes. Surrendering the passport does not bar you from visiting. You travel on your current foreign passport and enter with whatever permission applies to that nationality, or with an NVR endorsement if you hold it.
Do former Bangladeshi citizens need a visa?
In most cases yes, unless your new nationality is visa-exempt for Bangladesh or you hold an NVR endorsement. Check the requirement for the passport you hold today.
What is the No Visa Required (NVR) endorsement?
The No Visa Required endorsement is stamped into the foreign passport of a person of Bangladeshi origin and allows travel to Bangladesh without applying for a visa each time.
an NVR endorsement or a visa — which should I choose?
A visa suits a single trip or a defined purpose. an NVR endorsement suits people who expect to travel to Bangladesh repeatedly or stay for long periods, because it is granted for a longer term. Eligibility rules decide which is actually open to you.
Can I apply online?
Where Bangladesh offers an eVisa for your nationality, the whole application is online and the approval arrives by email. eVisas.io handles the online visa application, document checks and submission for the routes we cover; origin-based schemes are processed by the Bangladesh authorities themselves.
What documents are required?
Typically your current passport, your previous Bangladeshi passport or proof of origin, the renunciation or citizenship-change certificate if one exists, a recent photograph and any documents that support your purpose of travel.
How long does processing take?
Ordinary visas are usually the faster route; origin-based schemes involve document verification and take considerably longer. Apply well ahead of your travel date rather than relying on a fixed timeline. Eligibility, fees and processing times are decided by the destination government and can change without notice. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Can I visit Bangladesh for tourism?
Yes. Tourism is one of the standard purposes of travel. Apply for the visa category that matches your trip, or travel on an NVR endorsement if you hold it.
Can I enter Bangladesh using my old Bangladeshi passport?
No. A surrendered or cancelled passport is no longer a valid travel document, and using it can create serious problems at the border. Always travel on the passport of your current nationality.
Can dual citizens travel to Bangladesh?
That depends on whether Bangladesh allows dual nationality. Where it does not, holding another passport ends your Bangladeshi citizenship and you must enter as a foreign national. Confirm your status before booking.