BANGLADESH visa service & travel information

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BANGLADESH visas take 5 working days to issue in the embassy & is valid for 2 months from the date of issue . We recommend you send us your documents by Royal Mail Special Delivery. Please ensure you send us the following documentation as failure to do so will result in a delay in issuing your visa.

Tourist Visa
2 (typed from https://www.visa.gov.bd/) completed visa application forms
2 passport photograph(s)
Guarantee letter,
Letter from employer stating your visit is for tourism purposes and your intention to return to work 
Travcour order form
Passport
Payment
Business Visa
2 (typed from https://www.visa.gov.bd/) completed visa application forms
2 passport photograph(s)
Letters of invitation from organisations in both Bangladesh & UK
Travcour order form
Passport
Payment

BANGLADESH VISAS:
The following nationals DO require a visa for Bangladesh: Australia, Austria, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, India, Ireland, Italy, Indonesia, Japan, Mauritius, Malaysia, Pakistan, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America, Sweden

BANGLADESH TRANSIT VISAS:
Bangladesh transit visas are required by all except those continuing their journey on the same day or first connecting aircraft & not leaving the airport, provided holding confirmed tickets & documentation.

BANGLADESH HEALTH:
(Compulsory vaccinations:) Yellow fever certificate for any person (including infants) arriving by air or sea within 6 days from infected areas or transit through infected areas, or come by an aircraft that has been in an infected area and has not been disinsected in accordance with Bangladesh Aircraft (Public Health) Rules or those recommended by the World Health Organisation. It is also advised that travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month have up to date immunisations for Cholera, diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Japanese B encephalitis, malaria, polio, TB, tetanus & typhoid.
Malaria exists all year throughout the country, excluding Dhaka city.

BANGLADESH WEATHER:
Bangladesh has one of the worlds wettest climates. The rainy season between Apr-Oct combines with high temperatures to produce very humid conditions. Thunderstorms are common during Apr-Jun, this together with severe cyclones, which can occur between Sep-Oct, can cause widespread flooding in low-lying areas. The cool season between Nov-Feb is generally warm although evenings can be chilly.

BANGLADESH MISC:
Location of Bangladesh: Asia
Capital City of Bangladesh: Dhaka
Population of Bangladesh: 144 Million
Language(s) spoken in Bangladesh: Bengali, English
Dialling Code for Bangladesh: 880
Emergency numbers in Bangladesh: Police: 999. Fire & Ambulance: 955 5555, 955 6666-7
Driving in Bangladesh: Driving is on the left. National licence or International Driving Permit required.Temporary licence available on presentation of British licence
Electricity in Bangladesh: 220/240V AC 50Hz
Currency of Bangladesh: Taka (BDT 1 = 100 Poisha)
Notes: BDT: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500
Coins: Poisha: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 500
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards are accepted. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at Dhaka Airport on arrival. A currency declaration form must be completed whenever foreign currency is exchanged
Opening Hours in Bangladesh:
Bank: 0900-1600 Sun-Wed, 0900-1400 Thur
Office: 0900-1600 Sun-Wed, 0900-1400 Thur
Shops: 0900-2000 Sat-Thur, 0900-1230 & 1400-2000 Fri
Hints for Bangladesh: Women should dress conventionally, revealing clothes should not be worn. The business community generally speaks English. Smoking is generally accepted, but prohibited in some areas. Islamic conventions apply. When passing or receiving food or gifts it is usual to use the right hand instead of the left hand. Local body language customs can lead to misunderstandings. Nodding the head, up and down may indicate - yes, and side to side movement - no. There are some restrictions on photography. Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping in Bangladesh: Expected, around 10% in restaurants & 5% for taxis
Import Allowances for Bangladesh: For persons of 18 years of age or older:
200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225gr of tobacco
2 bottle of alcoholic beverages (except non-Muslims only)
A reasonable quantity of perfume
Gift articles to the value of BDT 500
Prohibited/Restricted in Bangladesh: Drugs, firearms, some animals
Airports in Bangladesh: Dhaka Zia International (DAC)

Only use this form if you wish us to post or email the application form(s) to you. Note: All fields must be completed including those marked *
Name	*	Nationality
Address		Please use the tick box to select whether you are British or another National: I am a British Subject:  yes  /  no
Post Code		Please use the tick box to select Business or Tourist Visa:
Telephone	*		Tourist Travel Visa Business Travel Visa
E-mail	*
Number of applicants		Please use the tick box to select how we should send the application form to you:
Further requirements:			Order Form by E-mail Order Form by Post
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