Bangladesh : à savoir avant de partir
L’essentiel
- 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.
Entrée et visas
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.
Formulaires et autorisations en ligne
- Bangladesh E-Arrival Card ↗ facultatif
Before arrival; confirm current submission arrangements with your airline · Foreign nationals must complete arrival/departure cards; confirm whether electronic submission is required.
Validité du passeport: Visa applications: six months from visa issue and two blank pages; confirm with your mission.
À la frontière, on peut vous demander
- Obtain an entry stamp and retain evidence of permitted stay.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, kuwait.mofa.gov.bd ↗, specialbranch.gov.bd ↗, edcard.specialbranch.gov.bd ↗
Argent
Espèces et cartes sont courantes. Cartes acceptées surtout en ville et dans les lieux touristiques.
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- ATMs are available in most urban areas; fewer are available in rural areas.
- Check international withdrawal fees and card compatibility with your bank.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗, gov.uk ↗
Règles et interdictions
Interdit
- Illegal drugs; severe penalties can include life imprisonment or death.
- Same-sex sexual activity.
Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir
- Alcohol is regulated; a permit may be needed to drink in licensed venues.
- Carry copies of your passport photo page and visa.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗
Culture et tenue
Religion: Bangladesh is a majority-Muslim country.
Tenue: Men and women should dress modestly; women should cover shoulders and legs in public.
Savoir-vivre
- Respect Ramadan observance.
- Ask local hosts about restaurant opening hours.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗
Climat
Subtropical monsoon climate: hot, humid pre-monsoon months, rainy June-October and a cooler, drier winter. Flooding and cyclones can interrupt transport.
Mois par mois
- janvier: Jan: Cooler, drier winter
- février: Feb: Winter; warming gradually
- mars: Mar: Hotter pre-monsoon period
- avril: Apr: Hot pre-monsoon conditions
- mai: May: Hot, humid; storm risk
- juin: Jun: Monsoon rain
- juillet: Jul: Monsoon rain; flooding risk
- août: Aug: Monsoon rain; flooding risk
- septembre: Sep: Monsoon rain
- octobre: Oct: Monsoon-to-dry-season transition
- novembre: Nov: Cooler, drier conditions
- décembre: Dec: Cooler, drier winter
Meilleure saison : Cooler dry months may suit outdoor travel; consider air quality, security and cyclone warnings.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: documents1.worldbank.org ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
À emporter
- Passport and visa copies
- Modest lightweight clothing
- Rain protection for monsoon travel
- A suitable adapter
- A well-fitting particulate mask for polluted conditions
À ne pas emporter / interdit à l’importation
- Illegal drugs
- Unregulated alcohol
Pratique
Prises: Types A, C, D, G and K; 220V, 50Hz. Check the socket at your accommodation.
Eau: Water supplies are not potable; use sealed bottled or properly treated water.
Circulation: à gauche
Santé: Dhaka air quality is consistently poor and especially hazardous November-March.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.