Bangladés: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- Complete the arrival/departure registration required for foreign nationals; check the current electronic process.
- Visa on arrival is discretionary; arrange a visa in advance where possible.
- Flooding and cyclones can disrupt travel; Dhaka air quality is especially poor November-March.
Entrada y visados
British citizens need a visa unless their passport has an applicable no-visa-required endorsement. A visa on arrival at Dhaka may be available but is discretionary and generally single-entry for 15-30 days. Carry return travel and proof of funds. Other nationalities should check a Bangladeshi mission. Foreign nationals must complete arrival/departure cards; an official e-arrival portal is available.
Formularios y permisos en línea
- Bangladesh E-Arrival Card ↗ opcional
Before arrival; confirm current submission arrangements with your airline · Foreign nationals must complete arrival/departure cards; confirm whether electronic submission is required.
Validez del pasaporte: Visa applications: six months from visa issue and two blank pages; confirm with your mission.
En la frontera pueden pedir
- Obtain an entry stamp and retain evidence of permitted stay.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, kuwait.mofa.gov.bd ↗, specialbranch.gov.bd ↗, edcard.specialbranch.gov.bd ↗
Dinero
Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Tarjetas sobre todo en ciudades y zonas turísticas.
Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos
- ATMs are available in most urban areas; fewer are available in rural areas.
- Check international withdrawal fees and card compatibility with your bank.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗, gov.uk ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Prohibido
- Illegal drugs; severe penalties can include life imprisonment or death.
- Same-sex sexual activity.
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- Alcohol is regulated; a permit may be needed to drink in licensed venues.
- Carry copies of your passport photo page and visa.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Bangladesh is a majority-Muslim country.
Ropa: Men and women should dress modestly; women should cover shoulders and legs in public.
Etiqueta
- Respect Ramadan observance.
- Ask local hosts about restaurant opening hours.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Clima
Subtropical monsoon climate: hot, humid pre-monsoon months, rainy June-October and a cooler, drier winter. Flooding and cyclones can interrupt transport.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: Cooler, drier winter
- febrero: Feb: Winter; warming gradually
- marzo: Mar: Hotter pre-monsoon period
- abril: Apr: Hot pre-monsoon conditions
- mayo: May: Hot, humid; storm risk
- junio: Jun: Monsoon rain
- julio: Jul: Monsoon rain; flooding risk
- agosto: Aug: Monsoon rain; flooding risk
- septiembre: Sep: Monsoon rain
- octubre: Oct: Monsoon-to-dry-season transition
- noviembre: Nov: Cooler, drier conditions
- diciembre: Dec: Cooler, drier winter
Mejor temporada: Cooler dry months may suit outdoor travel; consider air quality, security and cyclone warnings.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: documents1.worldbank.org ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Qué llevar
- Passport and visa copies
- Modest lightweight clothing
- Rain protection for monsoon travel
- A suitable adapter
- A well-fitting particulate mask for polluted conditions
Qué no llevar / prohibido importar
- Illegal drugs
- Unregulated alcohol
Práctico
Enchufes: Types A, C, D, G and K; 220V, 50Hz. Check the socket at your accommodation.
Agua: Water supplies are not potable; use sealed bottled or properly treated water.
Circulación: por la izquierda
Salud: Dhaka air quality is consistently poor and especially hazardous November-March.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.