Travel Tips for Bangladesh
Planning a trip to Bangladesh?
This page has you covered with step-by-step visa instructions, essential travel tips, and expert advice to help you enjoy a smooth and memorable journey—whether it’s your first visit or a return adventure.
Travel Checklist for Tourists
Get In
🛂 Passport: Valid for at least 6 months
📄 Visa or e-Visa printout: Or proof for visa
🎫 Return or onward ticket: For immigration
🏨 Hotel/host address: Printed or saved
🖼️ Passport-size photos: 1–2 copies
🗂️ Photocopies of passport & visa: As Backup
💵 Cash in BDT: Essential for daily purchases
🛡️ Travel insurance: Strongly recommended
Get Around
📶 Local SIM card: Grameenphone or Robi
📱 bKash app: For mobile payments
🚗 Pathao app: Rides, food delivery, parcels
🗺️ Maps: Download Google/Apple offline map
🔤 Google Translate: Bangla offline pack
🔌 Universal adapter: Type D & G plugs
🦟 Insect repellent: For mosquitoes
💊 Basic meds: Paracetamol, antacids
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Vaccination Advice
Recommended vaccines for travelers to Bangladesh include Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and your routine immunizations like Tetanus. Check with your travel doctor at least 4 weeks before departure for personalized medical guidance.
Get Comfortable
👛 Small wallet/pouch: To carry cash
🎁 Gifts for hosts: Sweets or souvenirs
🔦 Flashlight or torch: For load shedding
👞 Shoes off: inside homes or mosques
🧕 Dress modestly: especially in rural areas
🙅 Public display of affection: Avoid in public
📸 Ask before taking photos specially women
🤲 Use right hand for exchanging anything
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Dengue Season Tip
Dengue fever outbreaks are more common during the monsoon season (May to October), especially in cities. Use mosquito repellent daily, wear long sleeves outdoors, and avoid areas with stagnant water.
Visa Info for Travellers
Understand your visa needs and get expert help in one place
General Visa Application Steps
1. Choose your visa type (Tourist, Business, Transit, etc.)
2. Check eligibility & required documents for your nationality
3. Apply online, Bangladesh Embassy or get Visa on Arrival
4. Pay the visa fee (varies by country and visa type)
5. Wait for approval (or receive instant VOA at airport)
6. Print your e-Visa or collect your passport with stamped visa
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Visa on Arrival Countries
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Visa-Free Countries
Countries not listed above must apply via the nearest Bangladesh Embassy 🐘🐘🐘🐘
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Emergency
Contacts
National Emergency Hotline
🆘 999
🚑 Ambulance Services
Red Crescent Ambulance: +880 2 9330188
Labaid Ambulance: +880 1766 665522
United Hospital Ambulance: +880 2 8836000
👮 Police
For local police support : 📞 100
Dhaka Metropolitan Police : +880 2 9556014
Tourist Police: 📞+880 1320 388 881
Website: 🌐 touristpolice.gov.bd
🏥 Major Hospitals in Dhaka
United Hospital: +880 2 8836000
Evercare Hospital (ex-Apollo): +880 9612 610010
Square Hospital: +880 9610 010000
Bangladesh Medical College Hospital: +880 2 5815 0598
✈️ Airport Contacts
(Dhaka – Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport)
General Info: +880 2 8901900
Immigration & Lost & Found: +880 2 8901410
🌍 Key Embassies in Dhaka
🇺🇸 U.S. Embassy: +880 2 5566 2000
🇬🇧 UK High Commission: +880 2 5566 8750
🇦🇺 Australian High Commission: +880 2 887 6600
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Yes, most visitors require a visa. Some can get a visa on arrival, others must apply in advance at visa.gov.bd.on text goes here
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Yes, it’s generally safe. Stick to common-sense precautions like avoiding isolated areas at night and keeping valuables secure.Description text goes here
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Light, breathable clothes for hot weather; modest clothing is appreciated. Bring a light jacket if you’re traveling in winter.
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Carry both. Cards work in cities, but cash is essential in small towns and rural areas.
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Try Pathao, Uber, bKash, Google Maps, and Google Translate.
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No, always drink bottled or filtered water to avoid stomach issues.
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Dress modestly, remove shoes in homes and mosques, and avoid public displays of affection.