Bangladesh Holidays

You must have a visa to visit Bangladesh for up to 3 months unless you have a 'no visa required' stamp in your UK passport.

Your passport must have at least 2 blank pages and no damage to enter Bangladesh.

You may be able to apply for a visa on arrival at Dhaka airport, which requires a return ticket and proof of funds, but it is a single entry visa valid for 15 to 30 days and is not guaranteed.

When you arrive, make sure you get an entry stamp in your passport as immigration officers will check it when you leave and you could be fined for overstaying.

At border control you may also need to show a return or onward ticket.

If you are travelling with foreign currency or Bangladeshi taka, you may need to declare it depending on the amount.

You must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are arriving from a country listed as a transmission risk.

Avoid public transport, especially at night, due to a high risk of violent crime, including rape, and particularly avoid travelling alone.

Be extremely alert when using your phone in public and do not wear expensive jewellery or carry large amounts of money.

Women should avoid isolated areas when alone, be vigilant at night, and expect verbal and physical harassment.

Dress modestly in public, with women covering their shoulders and legs to avoid causing offence.

Carry copies of your passport and visa with you while keeping the originals in a safe place.

Only drink alcohol in licensed venues and be aware alcoholic drinks from unlicensed sources may contain deadly methanol.

Arrange taxis in advance at airports to avoid theft, harassment, and overcharging.