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Bangladesh arrival card: E-Arrival Card

Bangladesh

Optional form

You can fill in the E-Arrival Card online before you arrive, which can save time at the border. It's free on the official site.

Open the official formedcard.specialbranch.gov.bd

Visas and travel authorizations depend on your nationality, so check those separately.

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Online version of the arrival card for foreign nationals, run by Special Branch immigration (rolled out Aug 2026); paper card not announced as withdrawn. Separate e-departure card exists.

Common questions

Do I need an arrival card for Bangladesh?
It's optional. Bangladesh offers the E-Arrival Card online, and filling it in before you fly can make arrival faster. Online version of the arrival card for foreign nationals, run by Special Branch immigration (rolled out Aug 2026); paper card not announced as withdrawn. Separate e-departure card exists.
How much does the E-Arrival Card cost?
It's free on the official government site, edcard.specialbranch.gov.bd. Websites that charge a fee for it are not the official one.
Do I still need a visa for Bangladesh?
An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check Bangladesh's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

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