Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa to visit Canada?

Q: Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa to visit Canada?

You need a visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa). Bangladesh passport holders need a visitor visa (TRV) to visit Canada — apply online to IRCC, pay the fee and give biometrics at a visa application centre.

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You need a visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa)

Bangladesh passport holders need a visitor visa (TRV) to visit Canada — apply online to IRCC, pay the fee and give biometrics at a visa application centre.

The bottom line

Apply online to IRCC; the portal gives you a personalized document checklist.
Fee from CAD $100 per person, plus a separate biometrics fee; processing time varies by country.
Some travellers can instead get an eTA if they hold a valid US visa or have held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years — check the official canada.ca tool.

When to start

Start 45 days–3 months before your travel date.

The low end assumes everything goes smoothly; the high end leaves margin for delays and passport hiccups. You can apply at most 180 days ahead.

In-depth, source-grounded guide for this exact situationupdated 2026-06-17

Documents, fees, biometrics and a personalized timeline — open the full guide →

Where you'll apply

Because you live in your home country, you give your biometrics in person at a Canada Visa Application Centre (operated by VFS Global) after you receive your biometrics instruction letter.

Confirm exactly what you need for your passport on the official canada.ca tool →

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