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Canada tourist / visitor visa for Bangladeshi citizens: requirements, cost and odds
We do not publish a Bangladeshi-specific approval rate for a tourist visa to Canada, because we do not yet hold a figure from Canada for this category broken down by nationality. Rather than estimate one and format it like a statistic, we leave it out. For background, the published figures that do exist for Bangladesh are a 61.5% US visitor-visa refusal rate in FY2025 and a 54.5% Schengen short-stay refusal rate in 2025 — different countries and a different visa class, so treat them as context rather than as your odds. What is documented is the decision itself — officers assess whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time, and the single biggest lever is return intent. On the money side: No set figure. Show enough to maintain yourself for the visit and return home — six months of bank statements plus income evidence; more for longer stays or if you pay for accommodation. The estimator below weighs your own finances, ties, travel history and refusal record against that.
Last reviewed July 2026 per our editorial standards. Source: IRCC — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada .
How likely is a tourist visa to Canada for Bangladeshi citizens? Officers focus on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. A typical applicant sees roughly 25%, and the biggest single lever is return intent. Bangladeshi applicants benefit most from clearly documented ties, funds and a specific, credible trip purpose.
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Your trip
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Key requirements
- Valid passport and online TRV application
- Biometrics (fingerprints and photo)
- Proof of funds — usually 6 months of bank statements
- Evidence of ties to home and intent to leave Canada
- Purpose documents (itinerary, invitation, or host details); CAD$100 + CAD$85 biometrics
Visa fee (cost)
CAD$100 visitor visa fee plus CAD$85 biometrics per person (family caps: CAD$500 fee / CAD$170 biometrics).
Money & funds
No set figure. Show enough to maintain yourself for the visit and return home — six months of bank statements plus income evidence; more for longer stays or if you pay for accommodation.
Typical timeline
Processing varies widely by country, from a few weeks to several months — check current IRCC processing times for your visa office.
Common refusal reasons
- Insufficient ties / doubt you will leave Canada
- Funds not credibly documented
- Weak or unclear purpose of visit
- Incomplete application or documents
- Limited or concerning travel history
Where Bangladesh sits in the official data
Two governments publish visa outcomes broken down by country. Neither predicts an individual decision, but together they show how Bangladeshi applicants fare relative to everyone else, and which of the destinations we cover currently refuses the fewest applications from Bangladesh.
US visitor visas — FY2025
A 61.5% adjusted refusal rate places Bangladesh 169th of 199 nationalities the State Department publishes — a lower refusal rate than 15% of them. The median nationality sits at 31.8%, so Bangladesh is 29.7 points above it.
Schengen short-stay visas — 2025
Across all Schengen consulates in Bangladesh, 54.5% of short-stay applications were not issued — 126th of 127 countries with a meaningful application volume, and 38.9 points above the 15.6% median.
| Destination | Refused | Issued | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 30% | 70% | 5,808 |
| Spain | 39.5% | 60.5% | 3,295 |
| France | 47.3% | 52.7% | 4,830 |
| the Netherlands | 47.5% | 52.5% | 509 |
| Italy | 60.3% | 39.7% | 6,550 |
Among Schengen states, applications lodged in Bangladesh were refused least often by Germany at 30% and most often by Italy at 60.3% — a gap of 30.3 points on a like-for-like basis. That gap reflects who applies where as much as how strictly each state decides, so it is a starting point for choosing a main destination, not a ranking of leniency. You must still apply to the state where you will spend the most nights.
Demand and outcome moved together for Bangladesh between 2024 and 2025. Schengen consulates there decided 38,353 short-stay applications, against 38,170 the year before — up 0.5% — while the refusal rate went from 54.9% to 54.5%. That easing meant roughly 138 more applicants were issued a visa than 2024's rate would have produced.
Sources: U.S. Department of State — Adjusted Refusal Rate, B-Visas Only, by Nationality and European Commission — Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates . Schengen figures are grouped by the country an application was lodged in, not by passport.
What actually moves the needle
Strong ties to home — a stable job, family, or property
This is the heart of tourist decisions for Canada. Make it concrete and documented rather than assumed.
Funds that clearly cover the whole trip
Officers weigh this alongside everything else — gather clear evidence before you apply.
A specific, time-limited plan with bookings
Officers weigh this alongside everything else — gather clear evidence before you apply.
Context for Bangladesh applicants
Bangladeshi applicants benefit most from clearly documented ties, funds and a specific, credible trip purpose. Your personal profile matters far more than any nationality-level pattern, so focus on the levers above.
Avoid the common pitfall
The most frequent reason this route fails is a vague itinerary or thin finances that make your return look uncertain. Address it directly and you remove the biggest doubt.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Canada tourist visa success rate for Bangladeshi citizens?
Not one we currently carry. We only print a rate when we hold the publisher's own figure for this nationality and this visa category, and we do not hold one for Canada tourist visas. The figure shown on this page is a modelled estimate built from published route-level data and your answers — we label it as such rather than presenting it as a government statistic. What you can act on is the documented requirement set below, which is what the decision actually turns on.
What matters most for a Canada tourist visa?
Officers focus on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. In practice the single biggest lever is return intent, so make that part of your application as strong and well-documented as possible.
Does a previous visa refusal affect my chances?
Yes. A prior refusal weighs on new applications until its underlying reason is addressed. Find out exactly why you were refused, fix what caused it, and clearly show what is different this time.
Is this a guarantee of approval?
No. GetVisaOdds is an educational planning tool, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application. We show approximate odds and the reasons behind them so you can prepare better.
Is my information private?
Completely. The estimate runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to a server or stored — there is no sign-up and nothing to leak.
How much money do I need for a Canada visitor visa?
There is no official minimum; the amount depends on your stay and whether you pay for accommodation. Provide six months of bank statements showing you can cover the trip and return home.
Why are Canada visitor visas refused so often?
The most common reason is that the officer is not satisfied you will leave Canada — weak home ties, unclear funds, or a thin purpose. Refusal rates have been elevated recently.
Do I need biometrics for a Canada TRV?
Yes, most applicants must give fingerprints and a photo at a Visa Application Centre. The CAD$85 fee is usually valid for 10 years.
Does holding a US visa help my Canada application?
It can support your case and, for some applicants, simplifies proof of funds — but you still submit a full TRV application and must show ties and purpose.
