The risk of testing positive for COVID-19 should be considered by citizens planning to travel abroad. Bangladesh does not require travelers with all necessary vaccinations to have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result.
However, arrivals must show evidence of a negative RT PCR-based COVID-19 test done 72 hours before departure for Bangladesh if they cannot show proof of vaccination or proof that their vaccination course was finished at least 14 days before arrival.
On arrival, all travelers may be subjected to health screening measures regardless of vaccination status. Before departing, passengers are strongly advised to confirm the most current requirements with their airline and the Bangladeshi authorities.
If you are already in Bangladesh or want to visit Bangladesh, you must follow all local restrictions and the COVID-19 health guidelines of the Bangladeshi government. When you’re outside, you must always keep your facemask on. You should also watch local media for the most recent COVID-19 limitation information.
Bangladesh requires a visa for those with Irish passports. Due to the pandemic of COVID-19, the system for obtaining a visa upon arrival has typically been discontinued. People are advised to talk with Bangladeshi officials to get information on the necessary visas before their trip.
Travelers from Ireland should exercise caution in Bangladesh due to increased security concerns over a possible danger to Western residents. Irish residents are urged to be cautious in public places and stay away from big gatherings and protests, as well as locations popular with foreign tourists and ex-pats, to stay up to date on any security-related news.
You are advised to only move to Chittagong hill tracts if necessary. If you are to visit the area, you must remain only in the main towns of Khagrachari, Rangamati, and Bandarban and stick to the main roads only. There is a chance of becoming involved in conflicts between opposing factions.
We advise travelers to study as much as they can about Bangladesh before their trip from travel consultants, tour operators, and tourist guides so that they know exactly what they will experience here. If you need assistance while visiting Bangladesh, contact local contacts, a tour operator representative, or the hotel management. Local contacts are frequently the best source of assistance. We hope you will have a great journey in Bangladesh.
