🇧🇩 Bangladesh
Thai visas & work permits for Bangladeshi citizens
Bangladeshi citizens normally need a visa before travelling to Thailand, applied for on the Thai e-Visa portal. Medical visitors often use the DTV medical track, students the education visa and employees a Non-B with a work permit. Check document authentication carefully before filing.
Written by the Thai Legal & Immigration legal team · Last reviewed · Editorial policy
Can Bangladeshi citizens enter Thailand without a visa?
Visa normally required
As of our last check this passport is not on the 30-day tourism exemption list that took effect on 15 September 2026, so a visa (usually via the Thai e-Visa portal) is needed before travel. Always confirm on the official e-Visa portal before booking.
Which Thai visa is best for Bangladeshi citizens?
- Tourist Visa (TR) & Tourist Extensions
For short visits.
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Covers medical treatment with a hospital letter.
- Education Visa (Non-ED)
For students.
- New Thai Work Permit Application
For employment in Thailand.
Work permits for Bangladeshi nationals
Bangladeshi workers must be hired by an eligible Thai employer; occupations reserved for Thais cannot be done by foreigners.
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Do documents from Bangladesh need an apostille or legalisation?
We could not confirm Bangladesh's current Apostille Convention status at our last check. Until 28 February 2027 all foreign documents need Thai embassy legalisation anyway; after that date we confirm the route for each document on the HCCH status table.
Read our apostille guideCommon mistakes we see
- Hospital appointment letters missing dates.
- Financial evidence from third parties without explanation.
- Unauthenticated degree certificates.
Counsel's note
For medical stays we coordinate with the hospital so letters cover the patient and accompanying family.
Service languages: English; Bengali documents with translation.
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Sources & references
- Revision of Thailand's Visa Exemption and VoA Schemes (Government PR Dept., 4 Sep 2026) — checked 2026-11-03
- MFA summary chart – visa exemption & VoA, effective 15 Sep 2026 — checked 2026-11-03
- Thai e-Visa official portal — checked 2026-11-03
- HCCH Apostille Convention status table — checked 2026-11-03
General information only, not legal advice. Entry rules change; always confirm with the official sources above. Immigration decisions rest with the Thai authorities.
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