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Bangladesh travel guide for Americans

Americans need a visa (e‑visa available) before travel.

Updated Sep 20261 min read
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Key facts

US Embassy
Dhaka, Baridhara, 5 Madani Avenue
Flight timecheck
≈ 16 h total from New York (1-stop)

Entry requirements

Apply for an e‑visa on the Bangladesh Immigration website (check the latest fee). A passport valid for at least six months and one blank page is required. Verify whether you qualify for visa on arrival before travel.

Embassy

Location: United States Embassy, 5 Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka. Phone: +880‑2‑5562‑9000. Email: [email protected]. Emergency 24‑hour consular line: +880‑2‑5562‑9001.

Flight

Typical routes connect via Doha, Istanbul or Dubai. Total travel time from New York (JFK) to Dhaka (DAC) is about 16 hours including one layover. Time difference: Dhaka is UTC+6, 10 hours ahead of New York (UTC‑5/‑4) during standard time, and 11 hours ahead during daylight saving time.

Questions people ask

Do Americans need a visa for Bangladesh?

Yes. US citizens must obtain an e‑visa before arrival; verify whether you qualify for visa on arrival.

Verify with the official source

Draft, not field-verified

Rules, fees, schedules and prices change. Verify with the official source (the government, embassy, operator or venue) before you book or travel.

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