Bangladesh visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Bangladeshi Visa is not required for Ghanaians

Stay Duration: 90 months

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Ghana traveling to Bangladesh with the intention to stay for 3 months or less do not require a visa
  • Visitors are required to have a passport valid for up to six months beyond the planned stay. Passports must have at least one page for visa stamps
  • Ghanaians from one year and above are required to show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination.
  • Vaccination for Hepatitis A and Typhoid is required for visitors coming into Bangladesh
  • A visitor is required to have an onward or return ticket
  • Visitors are also required to provide a hotel or residence confirmation and proof of funds to support their visit
  • Visitors must declare at least 5,000 U.S. dollars and cannot depart with more than one US dollar declared upon entry 
  • There are penalties for overstaying a visa, and it can be very difficult and time consuming to change immigration status after arrival. Overstay penalties are as follows: 1 to 15 days = 200 Bangladeshi taka per day + 160 U.S. dollar (or equivalent in Bangladeshi taka) processing fee; 16 to 30 days = 500 Bangladeshi taka per day + 160 U.S. dollar (or equivalent in Bangladeshi taka) processing fee; 31 days or more = Adjudication at immigration office
  • When traveling by air, all travelers except children under the age of two must pay a departure tax. While often included when air tickets are purchased, it may be collected at the airport at the time of departure. The amount varies depending on the destination
  • Ghanaians intending to visit Bangladesh should check for  hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines
  • Direct flights are available from Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana to Dhaka city in Bangladesh and may last for up to 12-13 hours
  • Bangladesh is a Muslim Majority nation with Islam as its state religion of the country professed by the majority and freedom of religion is guaranteed by its constitution in which it gives equal rights to all citizens irrespective of religion
  • Because the time zone currently used in Bangladesh is Great Meridian Time (GMT+6), Bangladesh is 6 hours ahead of Ghana
  • Getting around in Bangladesh is easy because Bangladesh has an amazing range of vehicles – on any highway you can see buses, cars, rickshaws, CNGs, tempos (shared auto-rickshaws), tractors with trays laden with people, motorbikes, scooters, bicycles carrying four people, bullock and water-buffalo carts, and bizarre home-made vehicles all competing for space. One local favorite in Rajshahi and Khulna divisions is a sort of minitractor, known as a nazaman, which is powered by noisy irrigation pump motors
  • In Bangladesh the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D, G, and K. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz
  • Bangladesh has a subtropical monsoon climate characterized by wide seasonal variations in rainfall, high temperatures, and humidity
  • There are three distinct seasons in Bangladesh: a hot, humid summer from March to June; a cool, rainy monsoon season from June to October; and a cool, dry winter from October to March
  • There are a number of different Bangla dialects that are generally grouped according to the various regions in Bangladesh. Bangali is the most widely spoken dialect of Bengali language
  • Due to the British colonization of the country, English is also a widely spoken and commonly understood language in Bangladesh. Besides this, there are 38 languages that are in use in Bangladesh
  • Visitors might want to pick up some Bangla phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces. for example, "halo or slamalikun" means "hello"
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Bangladesh, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions


Is the Bangladesh visa extendable?

Visas are issued by embassies located throughout the world or on arrival to Bangladesh. Extensions are available at the Department of Immigration and Passport of Bangladesh, and fees vary by country.


How much is flight from Ghana To Bangladesh?

The price for Ghana to Dhaka is about 1,550 USD. The estimated flight time is between 12 - 14 hours.

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Is Bangladesh a safe place to visit?

Generally, Bangladesh is not a dangerous place. However, some tourists have been victims of pickpocketing and bag snatching before, especially in busy and crowded areas. 

Women visitors are also advised to avoid exploring the country alone in order to prevent sexual harassment.


What is Bangladesh famous for?

The country is loved for its lush green landscape and numerous waterways. One of the most known means of transport is by the use of boats. These are some amazing things that the country is famous for. Bangladesh is home to Cox's Bazar, the longest Sea beach in the world.


What is the best time of the year to visit Bangladesh?

Best time to visit Bangladesh. During monsoon season, southeastern Bangladesh can get flattened by 1,000mm of rain in July – that's as much as the UK's yearly rainfall. Dry season is from November to March, when it's warm and sunny.


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