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Restricted entry The government of Bangladesh refuses admission and transit to nationals of Israel.

Passports

Passport valid for three months after departure required by all.

Visas

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Bangladesh or former Bangladeshi nationals holding British passports, provided they have the statement ‘no visa required for travel to Bangladesh’ stamped in their passport by the Bangladesh High Commission;
(b) nationals of Hong Kong (SAR) and Macau (SAR) for stays of up to 30 days;
(c) nationals of The Maldives (can obtain a visa on arrival);
(d) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Note

Some tourist and business travelers who do not have a mission for Bangladesh in their country of origin can obtain 30-day visas (for business and investment purposes) on arrival (provided holding letter of invitation from company based in Bangladesh, containing their Tax Identification Number and attestation from Chamber of Commerce or Bangladeshi Government ministries with corresponding passport name and passport number) and also 90-day visas at Chittagong, Dhaka and Zia international airports, provided holding return air tickets and sufficient funds for stay and all documents for next destination. Citizens of countries where there is a Bangladesh Mission must obtain a visa before going to Bangladesh.

Types of visa and cost

Tourist and Business. Prices vary according to nationality; contact the Embassy for more details (see Passport/Visa Information). For UK passport holders: US$69 (single-entry); US$89 (double-entry); US$129 (triple-entry); US$179 (multiple-entry). Visas are issued free for nationals of India and Japan.

Validity

Single-entry: Three months; Double-entry and Triple-entry: Six months. Multiple-entry: Twelve months. Stays are for a maximum of 90 days each.

Application to

Consular section at Embassy or High Commission; see Passport/Visa Information.

Application requirements

(a) Valid passport. (b) Completed application form. (c) Passport-size photos. (d) Fee, payable in cash (application in person) or postal order (postal application). (e) Letter from employer confirming applicant's identity and position in the company. (f) For postal applications, self-addressed, pre-paid registered envelope or pre-paid return courier. Tourist: (a)-(f) and, (g) Printed itinerary. (h) Hotel reservation letter, or invitation letter, which should be on official letterhead or, if it is from a private individual, have bank statement attached. Business: (a)-(f) and, (g) Invitation from a business organization in Bangladesh. (h) Letter from the sponsoring organization in the UK detailing their financial responsibility for the applicant.

Working days required

Three. At least seven days for postal applications. Application times are longer (two to three weeks) for non-British or Irish nationals and journalists.

Temporary residence

Enquire at Passport Control Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
No Test Required
BDT300. Children under two years of age and passengers in immediate transit are exempt.

Bangladesh High Commission in the UK

28 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5JA, UK
Tel: (020) 7584 0081.
Website: www.bangladeshhighcommission.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1730; Mon-Thurs 1030-1300 and 1500-1630, Fri 1030-1245 and 1500-1630 (visa collection).

Bangladesh Embassy in the USA

3510 International Drive, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 244 0183.
Website: www.bangladoot.org

Travel Advice

Travelers are advised against all but essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts (this does not include the city of Chittagong) because of the risk of being caught up in clashes between rival tribal groups, settlers and the military.
Travelers should be aware of the threat from terrorism in Bangladesh. Attacks using explosive devices continue to take place in locations throughout the country, including Dhaka and the Sylhet region, with increasing frequency. Such attacks are indiscriminate and are carried out in public places, including courts, markets, cinemas, shrines, cultural events and political gatherings. There is a risk that travelers might get caught up in such attacks.
Please also note that, on December 26th 2004, a massive earthquake registering 9.0 on the Richter scale struck off the west coast of Indonesia. The quake created a tsunami – a series of huge waves that spread destruction across many parts of Asia and reached as far as the east coast of Africa. The damage was far less severe in Bangladesh than in other countries and travel, for the most part, has been unaffected.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State

Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel