Does a Bangladeshi citizen need a transit visa for an airport layover in Thailand?

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Thai Lion Air, February 10, Monday 23.50 to 03.20 from Shanghai to DMK (Bangkok Don Mueang Int. Airport), then 19 hours transit, then February 11, 22.00 to 00.25 from DMK to Dhaka (Hazrat Shahjalal Int. Airport).

I'm a Bangladeshi citizen; do I need transit visa if I don't go outside the airport?



Best Answer

Yes, you need it as you have transit more than 19 hours

All the passengers holding Pakistani, Nepalese, Bangladeshi or Sri Lankan passport traveling via Thailand with transit over 12 hours in Bangkok are now required to get transit visa prior to travel. They may be denied boarding if they don't get a visa prior to travel.

However, the layover in Bangkok is less than 12 hours, there is no requirement of a prior transit visa for these passport holders. They must have a minimum of 6 months of passport validity.

Thus, I recommend you to consult with your travel agent from where you took the ticket. See if you can change flight that has transit hour less than 12 hours.

Best of luck.




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Is transit visa required for connecting flights in Thailand?

If you are transiting in a Thailand airport, you do not need an airport transit visa if: Your connecting flight is in less than 12 hours. Your flight is booked on the same ticket. You do not leave the international airport transit area.

Can I transit through Thailand airport?

You can transit between international flights in Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. Ensure that your connecting flight is booked on the same itinerary and ticket. You must remain in the transiting area in the airport.

Does Bangladesh need transit visa?

Yes, you need a transit visa. As you are on two separate tickets your luggage will be offloaded with you at Dhaka and after going through immigration you have to collect your luggage then go to International Departures and check in for your next flight for Kolkata.

Does layover need transit visa?

In most cases \u2014 no, you don't need a visa, even if the layover is in a third country where you would need a visa to travel to. However, there are a few exceptions, as well as a few things you should know about transiting in a third country.



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