Bangladesh Travel Guidelines for International Visitors

Planning a trip to Bangladesh requires clear preparation on visa rules, entry policies, and local logistics. This directory provides up-to-date, step-by-step guidance on tourist visas, airport arrival procedures, currency exchange, cultural norms, and intercity transport. Use our detailed guides below to organize your trip, manage travel costs, and navigate Bangladesh safely.

How to Plan Your Trip to Bangladesh

Planning a trip to Bangladesh is easier when you arrange the major parts of your journey in the right order. Use the guides on this page as a step-by-step planning path rather than trying to organize everything at once.

1. Check Entry Requirements First

Before booking your trip, check the Visa & Entry Rules for passport validity, visa requirements, supporting documents and entry procedures. Requirements can vary by nationality and may change, so important information should always be confirmed with the relevant Bangladeshi authorities before departure.

2. Decide Where You Want to Go

Bangladesh offers very different travel experiences, from the beaches of Cox's Bazar to the Sundarbans, historic sites, Dhaka, Sylhet and the Chattogram Hill Tracts.

Explore our Tourist Spots guides to decide which destinations fit your interests, available time and preferred travel style.

3. Prepare Your Travel Essentials

Once you know where you are going, prepare the practical essentials for the trip. Our Travel Essentials guide covers what to pack, mobile connectivity, SIM/eSIM options and other useful preparations for arriving in Bangladesh.

4. Arrange Flights, Accommodation and Money

Before departure, arrange your international flights and your initial accommodation in Dhaka or your first destination.

You should also understand how to manage Bangladeshi Taka (BDT), including cash, currency exchange and ATM use. You can check our Flights to Bangladesh, Where to Stay in Dhaka and Currency & Money Guide for detailed discussion about flights, accommodation and money management.

5. Plan How You Will Travel Within Bangladesh

Dhaka is the country's main transportation hub, but many popular destinations require additional travel by domestic flight, train, bus, car or boat.

Check the Getting Around Bangladesh guide before finalizing your itinerary so that travel time between destinations is realistic.

6. Prepare for Safety, Health and Emergencies

Before travelling, read the Healthcare & Safety guide and check current official travel and health advice relevant to your trip.

Consider travel insurance, necessary medication, emergency contacts and precautions appropriate for the destinations and season you are visiting.

7. Keep Your Departure in Mind

Your planning should not end when you arrive. Before your return journey, check the Departure Guide for practical information about leaving Bangladesh and preparing for your flight home.

Plan & Prepare Your Trip

What You Need to Know Before Traveling

Bangladesh Visa & Entry Requirements: Detailed entry rules, embassy application steps, required documents, and Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) eligibility.

Travel Essentials & eSIM: Recommended packing lists for seasonal climates, local dress etiquette, and step-by-step mobile data eSIM setup.

About Your Journey to Bangladesh

Flights to Bangladesh: Information on major international airlines, flight paths to Dhaka (DAC), airport transit tips and which airport to choose.

Travel Within Bangladesh Safely

Bangladesh Currency & Money: Practical advice on handling Bangladeshi Taka (BDT), value of Taka (BDT), foreign exchange offices, and card acceptance.

Where to Stay in Dhaka: Detailed guide to recommended neighborhoods for international visitors, including Gulshan, Banani, and Uttara.

Getting Around Bangladesh: Transit options covering domestic flights, intercity trains, long-distance buses, river ferries, and the Dhaka Metro Rail.

Before Departing From Bangladesh

Departure & Airport Logistics: Guidance on international terminal departures at Dhaka Airport, tax-free customs policies, and airport transport options.

Need Help Choosing Where to Go?

Tourist Spots: Comprehensive travel guides covering top destinations across Bangladesh, including coastal beaches, UNESCO World Heritage sites, tea plantations and historical monuments. 

Bangladesh Itineraries: Ready-to-use travel routes ranging from 3-day city stops to 2-week regional itineraries across Bangladesh.