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Philippines visa for Bangladeshis

Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for the Philippines. Press reports say an online e-visa for tourist (9(a) temporary visitor) trips opened for Bangladeshis on 8 June 2026, with the Embassy in Dhaka still involved in payment. The embassy page and e-visa portal could not be fully read on 30 October 2026, so figures are marked as partly verified or 'Confirm with our office'.

Quick answer: Visa needed?: Yes. The Philippine Embassy in Dhaka states Bangladeshi nationals require a visa for leisure and tourism.. Visa type: 9(a) Temporary Visitor Visa, applied through the e-visa portal (reported launch 8 June 2026).. Confirm before you pay.

Official source checkedLast checked: 30 October 20269(a) visitor e-visa via evisa.gov.ph
VISA NEEDED?

Yes. The Philippine Embassy in Dhaka states Bangladeshi nationals require a visa for leisure and tourism.

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VISA TYPE

9(a) Temporary Visitor Visa, applied through the e-visa portal (reported launch 8 June 2026).

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WHERE TO APPLY

Online at evisa.gov.ph. Payment reportedly in person at the Philippine Embassy in Dhaka until further notice. Study or work visas still go through the embassy.

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FEE (BDT)

Reported: single entry Tk 8,580; multiple entry 6 months Tk 13,860; multiple entry 1 year Tk 19,140. From a news report, not an official page we could open. Confirm with our office.

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STAY

Not confirmed on an official page. Visitor stays are generally not convertible to work or study status and are described as generally non-extendible.

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PROCESSING TIME

Previous embassy process was reported as 7-15 working days. New e-visa time: confirm with our office.

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APPLICATION STEPS

Register, fill in form, upload documents, pay, submit originals if requested, receive e-visa by email.

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PASSPORT VALIDITY

Confirm on the portal. Commonly at least 6 months beyond the stay.

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PHOTO

Embassy page lists two recent 2x2 inch ID photos for paper applications. E-visa upload spec: confirm on the portal.

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ARRIVAL REGISTRATION

e-Travel registration reported to be needed within 72 hours before arrival. Confirm on the official e-Travel site.

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ONWARD TICKET / FUNDS / HEALTH

Not confirmed on an official page. Carry proof of funds and onward travel; confirm yellow-fever rules by travel history.

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Which visa and where to apply

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  • The Dhaka embassy page says Bangladeshi nationals need a visa, and earlier it pointed applicants to accredited visa agencies. Press reports say tourist applications moved online on 8 June 2026.
  • The e-visa portal (evisa.gov.ph) shows the general process: register, complete the form, upload documents, pay, submit originals if requested and receive the e-visa by email. It did not display a Bangladesh-specific eligibility result when we checked.

Fees

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  • A VisaVerge report lists BDT fees of 8,580 (single entry), 13,860 (multiple entry, six months) and 19,140 (multiple entry, one year), with payment still made in person at the embassy. This is a secondary source. Please confirm the current amount with our office or the embassy. Fees change.

Not covered by the visitor e-visa

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  • Study, employment and other non-tourist purposes still need a regular visa through the embassy, and may need authorisation from Manila.

Document checklist

Documents change by visa type and profile. Our counsellor confirms your exact list.

Core documents (all applicants)

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  • Passport with required validity (confirm on portal)
  • Photo meeting the portal specification
  • Proof of funds such as bank statement
  • Travel itinerary and genuine accommodation details
  • Return or onward ticket

Employed / business / student

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  • Employment or business documents and NOC or leave letter, or student documents, may support the application. Not confirmed as official requirements.

Things to watch

  • E-visa launch for Bangladeshis is from a news report. Portal eligibility and fees need confirming before payment.
  • Visitor visa cannot be used to switch to work or study status after arrival, as reported.
  • Travel Counsellor Ltd. is a private consultancy, not an embassy. Decisions rest with the Philippine authorities.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bangladeshis need a visa for the Philippines?

Yes. The Philippine Embassy in Dhaka states that Bangladeshi nationals require a visa.

Can I apply online?

Reports say a tourist e-visa opened on 8 June 2026 at evisa.gov.ph. Please confirm eligibility on the portal or with our office.

Is approval guaranteed?

No. The Philippine authorities decide, and fees and rules can change.