Bangladesh visa requirements for Rwandans
Travel and visa requirements
Bangladeshi Visa is not required for Rwandans
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Rwanda citizens can get visa on arrival for travelling to Bangladesh as tourists and the maximum duration of stay is 30 days.
- Visitors are required to possess one copy of a filled visa application form.
- Original valid passport (valid at least for 6 months) with one copy of a recent photograph (Size: 37mmX37mm).
- Standard travel documents like passport / national ID card will generally be sufficient.
- Rwandans 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 their 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 upon exit.
- The penalties for staying beyond visa duration 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.
- For business purposes, visitors must have an Invitation letter from Bangladesh and a letter from the company that is sending the applicant to Bangladesh.
- Visiting journalists must have the following documents: Photocopy of the first five pages of the passport, Original passport and necessary payment receipt only after Embassy’s clearance, flight particulars (tickets and tax payments) when clearance is conveyed and the list of equipment the applicant is bringing into the country.
- Internet speed in Bangladesh is on an average of 2.7 Mbps while WiFi coverage in is very low, hence, it is quite hard to find one.
- When traveling by air, all travelers except children under the age of two must pay a departure tax. While it is 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.
- Rwandans intending to visit Bangladesh should check for Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Cholera, Yellow Fever, Rabies, Meningitis, Polio, Measles, Mumps and Mubella (MMR), Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis), Chickenpox, Shingles, Pneumonia and Influenza vaccines
- Direct flights are available for Rwandan citizens from Luanda to Dhaka city in Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh is majorly a Muslim nation but freedom of religion is guaranteed by its constitution and this give equal rights to all citizens irrespective of their religious affiliation.
- Bangladesh uses the Great Meridian Time (GMT+6), thus, it is 4 hours ahead of Rwanda.
- Getting around in Bangladesh is easy because it has an amazing range of vehicles which include buses, cars, rickshaws, motorbikes, bullock and water-buffalo carts.
- The power plugs and sockets in the country are of type C, D, G and K while the standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- The country 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. There are about 38 languages in use.
- Visitors might want to pick up some Bangla phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces. for example,"halo or Assalam Waleykum" means "hello or Peace be unto you".
- Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Bangladesh, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to travel to Bangladesh?
Generally, Bangladesh is not a dangerous place. However, some tourists have been victims of pick pocketing and bag snatching especially in busy and crowded areas.
Female visitors are also advised to avoid exploring the country alone in order to prevent sexual harassment.
Is the Bangladeshi visa extendable?
Yes, extensions of the visa are available at the Department of Immigration and Passport of Bangladesh, and the fees vary from one country to the other.
How much does a flight from Rwanda to Bangladesh cost?
On the average, flight costs range from US$149.00 to US$4,757.00.
What is Bangladeshi famous for?
The Cox's Bazar Beach which is the longest sea beach in the world is Bangladesh's famous site.
What is the best time of the year to visit Bangladesh?
March and April are generally considered the ideal time to visit Bangladesh.