Travel advisory: check official advice
The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Bangladesh. Check the latest advice before booking.
UK FCDO (updated 4 Sept 2026)
Bangladesh: entry currently suspended for Israeli passport holders
Entry not permitted. Not from an official Bangladesh government source; based on research of the cited Wikipedia page 'Visa policy of Bangladesh'. Confirm with the embassy before travel.
Your circumstances
- Passport:
- 🇮🇱 Israeli
- Lives in:
- Not specified (general rule)
- Going to:
- 🇧🇩 Bangladesh
- Purpose:
- Holiday
Entry currently suspended for this passport
Entry not permitted
Entry not permitted. Not from an official Bangladesh government source; based on research of the cited Wikipedia page 'Visa policy of Bangladesh'. Confirm with the embassy before travel.
Official source: en.wikipedia.org · Last checked 16 Oct 2026. Rules like this can change quickly — check before you book.
Before you go to Bangladesh
Cash you can bring in and take out
Not yet confirmed — check the official customs page. We couldn't confirm Bangladesh's cash limits on an official page yet, so we don't show a number. Check the current rules on bangladeshcustoms.gov.bd →
Official source: bangladeshcustoms.gov.bd · Last checked 9 Oct 2026 · Details
Common tourist traps
Taxi overcharging and touts at Dhaka and Sylhet airports
How it works: Risks at the airports include theft (including passports), harassment and overcharged taxi fares.
How to avoid it: Avoid touts offering to carry bags, keep documents safe and arrange taxis in advance.
Methanol in drinks
How it works: Alcoholic drinks containing methanol have caused deaths and serious illness; it can't be tasted or smelled.
How to avoid it: Avoid unlicensed or very cheap alcohol and get medical help fast if symptoms appear after drinking.
Robbery on rickshaws, taxis and public transport at night
How it works: Passengers on rickshaws, taxis, buses and trains are vulnerable to violent crime, especially at night.
How to avoid it: Avoid public transport if travelling alone, particularly after dark.
Emergency numbers in Bangladesh
- Emergency 999
Paraphrased from official travel advice: gov.uk · FCDO page updated 4 Sept 2026 · Last checked 2 Nov 2026.