GoBangladesh Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

According to the mutual visa exemption agreement signed between China and Bangladesh in 1989, Chinese citizens holding diplomatic, official, and service ordinary passports can enter Bangladesh without a visa, with each stay not exceeding 90 days. Chinese citizens holding private ordinary passports can apply for a Bangladeshi visa in advance at the Embassy of Bangladesh in China, or apply for a visa on arrival at Dhaka International Airport (for tourism and business purposes only, invitation letter, round-trip airfare, hotel reservation, etc. are required). Landing visas generally allow for a stay of 15 to 30 days and cannot be extended. They are not allowed to engage in paid business activities.

Hong Kong and Macau SAR passport holders do not enjoy visa on arrival treatment and must obtain a visa before traveling to Bangladesh.

For specific visa requirements and procedures, please consult the consulate of Bangladesh overseas.

When entering the country, it is necessary to fill out an entry registration card, hold a valid passport (valid for more than six months) and visa (ordinary passport for personal reasons), and be released after inspection by the immigration bureau. In general, the inspection speed of immigration officials in Meng is slow and requires patience. After completing the entry procedures, it is necessary to check the date and other information on the entry stamp on site to avoid any errors that may hinder the exit.

Customs epidemic prevention and control

Meng Customs strictly inspects the luggage of inbound passengers and imposes taxes on items used for commercial purposes such as exhibits and samples. Meng restricts the entry and exit of goods including ivory and ivory products, as well as internationally restricted items such as animals and their bones that are listed as protected by the World Wildlife Fund. Meng prohibits the import of items including biological samples, dangerous bacteria, chemicals, etc. that are harmful to human and animal health. Passengers who bring out or bring in cash exceeding $5000 (or other equivalent foreign currency) must declare it voluntarily. For more quarantine information of Meng Customs, please refer to the official website of Meng Customs http://bangladeshcustoms.gov.bd/ The "Traveler's Info" column in the.

Residency and Naturalization

According to relevant regulations in Bangladesh, foreign citizens should leave the country or apply for visa extension procedures before their visa expires upon entry. Violators will be fined.

There are various types of visas in Bangladesh, including business visas (B), work visas (E), investment visas (PI), multilateral and bilateral government to government engineering visas (A3), tourism visas (T), etc. Special reminder for personnel coming to Bangladesh: firstly, it is necessary to apply for the corresponding visa based on the purpose of visiting Bangladesh. Engaging in activities that do not match the type of visa held will be investigated and punished, including high fines and being blacklisted. For example, A3 visa is only applicable to personnel working on engineering projects under multilateral and bilateral government agreements; Secondly, it is necessary to leave Bangladesh within the validity period of the visa or apply for a visa extension from the Bangladesh Immigration Bureau, otherwise severe penalties will be imposed for violating the immigration laws of Bangladesh.

public security

Meng's demonstrations, strikes, and other public events have occurred from time to time, as well as criminal cases such as gas leaks, building collapses, theft, and robbery. Personnel coming to Bangladesh need to raise their awareness of safety precautions and carefully choose the location of their residence and office. Take proactive security measures and hire specialized security guards from security companies when necessary. It is recommended to keep important documents such as passport information with you. Do not carry large amounts of cash or valuable items when going out. Please keep in touch with the embassy in case of a security incident. For more information, please visit the embassy website http://bd.china-embassy.gov.cn/

natural disaster

Most parts of Bangladesh have a subtropical monsoon climate, characterized by hot, humid, and rainy weather. The whole year is divided into winter (November to February of the following year), summer (March to June), and rainy season (July to October). The annual average temperature is 26.5 ℃. Winter is the most pleasant season of the year. The lowest temperature is 4 ℃, the highest temperature in summer reaches 45 ℃, and the average temperature during the rainy season is 30 ℃. Bangladesh is a country frequently affected by natural disasters, with hurricanes in the Bay of Bengal frequently ravaging coastal areas and tornadoes frequently hitting inland areas.

FDA

In some areas of Bangladesh, the arsenic content in tap water is relatively high. Please try to drink bottled water as much as possible. The hygiene conditions in Bangladesh are poor, so be cautious when eating cold mixed dishes and undercooked food. Fruits should be peeled, and try not to buy food from street vendors or street vendors.

Urgent Help

During the period when Chinese citizens are in Bangladesh, if there is an emergency, please seek help from the local police or fire department, and contact our embassy in Bangladesh.

The Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is+86-10-12308 or+86-10-65612308.

Consular Protection and Assistance Hotline of the Embassy in Bangladesh:+ 88-01713090563.

Emergency hotline for reporting, first aid, fire, etc. in Bangladesh: 999

Dhaka Police Hotline: 10096199999

Fire Headquarters: 02223355555, Fire Alarm Hotline 16163

Famous hospitals in Bangladesh:

Evercare Hospital Dhaka

Address: Plot 81, Block-E, Bashundhara R/A，Dhaka 1229

Hotline: 10678, 09666-710678, (02)55037242

website: www.evercarebd.com

United Hospital Limited

Address: Plot 15, Road 71, Gulshan, Dhaka-1212

Hotline: 10666, nine million eight hundred and fifty-two thousand four hundred and sixty-six

Emergency phone number:+ 88-01914001234

website: www.uhlbd.com

Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Hospital, Dhaka

Address: House#17&17/1, Road# 8, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1205

Hotline: 10652

Contact phone number: 0088-02-58616074/223361213/223370295

website: https://akmmch.com/

Chittagong National Hospital Chattogram

Address: 14/15 Mehedibug, Chattogram

Contact phone number: 09648 250 250+ 02333357913

website: https://nationalhospital.com.bd/

Apollo Imperial Hospital in Chittagong

Address: Zakir Hossain Road , Pahartali, Chattogram

Contact number: 9612-247-24709612-911-911 (emergency number)

website: https://aihlbd.org/

land transport

Bangladesh has approximately 22400 kilometers of roads, with 76% of freight and 73% of passenger transport being undertaken by road transportation. Meng's highway facilities are outdated, traffic congestion is severe, drivers violate regulations and rob vehicles frequently, pedestrians mix with manual and motorized tricycles, and traffic accidents occur frequently. Bangladesh has approximately 3000 kilometers of railways. Trains can be used between big cities, but the speed is slower.

water communication

There are numerous rivers flowing within the borders of Bangladesh, with over 700 rivers of various sizes (including tributaries), mainly divided into three major river systems: the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna. The total length of inland waterway transportation is about 6000 kilometers.

Urban transportation

There are four main types of public transportation in Mengcheng City: rickshaw, tricycles, buses, and taxis.

Most of the above-mentioned transportation vehicles are in poor condition. There are also local car rental companies such as Uber.

major city

The country is divided into 8 administrative districts: Dhaka, Chittagong, Kurna, Rajshahi, Barisal, Sylhet, Langpur, and Mymensingh, with 64 districts, 472 sub districts, 4490 townships, and approximately 60000 villages.

Commodity prices

The main crops in Bangladesh include rice, wheat, jute, tea, tobacco, sugarcane, peas, rapeseed, spices, potatoes, vegetables, bananas, mangoes, coconuts, pineapples, papaya, etc. Meng's light industry is relatively backward, and most of the main daily necessities are imported from abroad at slightly higher prices than domestic ones.

Insurance Medical

1、 Epidemic diseases

Meng is a high-risk area for tropical and infectious diseases, with common infectious diseases including dengue fever, cholera, typhoid fever, malaria, hepatitis, dysentery, etc.

Dengue fever: There are outbreaks throughout the year in the country, with cases reported in all cities, with the most severe being in winter.

Cholera: It is recommended that individuals who have lived or worked in areas without medical facilities or poor hygiene conditions for more than 3 months be vaccinated.

Hepatitis A: It is recommended that individuals who plan to reside in Bangladesh for a long time or frequently visit areas with poor hygiene conditions receive hepatitis A vaccine or immunoglobulin injections.

Hepatitis B: It is recommended that healthcare workers, those living with permanent residents, and those staying in the area for more than 6 months receive the hepatitis B vaccine.

Febrile fever: Travelers who stay in the local area for more than 3 weeks or enter small cities, villages, and rural areas should be vaccinated against typhoid fever.

Other diseases to be aware of include rabies, encephalitis, etc.

2、 Medical conditions and medical insurance

Bangladesh has national hospitals and private hospitals (clinics) that can treat common diseases. National hospitals have lower costs and poorer medical environments, which can meet the general medical needs of ordinary people. Private hospitals have better medical environments and relatively expensive costs. The medical resources in rural and remote areas of Meng are insufficient.

Meng has medical insurance business, and some qualified insurance companies carry out medical insurance business, which can cover the medical expenses of policyholders in Meng. Meng has no regulations to force foreigners to buy medical insurance.

Customs taboos

Important Festivals:

Eid al Fitr: According to the Islamic calendar, it varies every year.

Eid al Adha: According to the Islamic calendar, it varies every year.

Martyrs' Day (Shaheed dibash): February 21st

Independence Day and National Day: March 26th

Victory Day: December 16th

88% of people in Bangladesh believe in Islam, prohibit alcohol and pork, and avoid discussing topics related to pigs. Local people avoid being slapped on the back by others, believing it to be extremely impolite and disrespectful. Taboo to pass things with the left hand, dislike the number "13", consider it unlucky and negative. In Bangladesh, women generally do not shake hands with men, but if the woman extends her hand voluntarily, the man does not need to avoid it.  

Communication power supply

The country code of Bangladesh is 880. To make local calls to Bangladesh from overseas, you should dial "00880+city code+landline number" or "00880+mobile number".

The largest mobile communication network service provider in Bangladesh is Grameenphone, jointly owned by Grameen Telecom and Norwegian operator Telenor, and has a nationwide telecommunications network.

Bangladesh voltage: 220V, frequency: 50Hz, power plugs are mostly British style three legged plugs, which do not match domestic electrical plugs. It is recommended to carry a power conversion plug.

contact information

For detailed information on transportation, travel, and work in Bangladesh, please refer to the following website:

Bangladesh Integrated Information Network: www.bangladesh.com

Bangladesh government website: www.bangladesh.gov.bd

Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs: www.mofa.gov.bd

Bangladesh Immigration Department: https://www.immi.gov.bd/

Bangladesh Investment and Development Authority: https://boi.gov.bd/

Bangladesh Revenue Authority: https://nbr.gov.bd/