Bangladesh
Bangladesh travel guide for the Irish
Irish citizens need a visa for Bangladesh; apply online for an e‑visa before travel. If the visa is denied or you need urgent help, contact the Irish embassy in New Delhi (nearest). Costs depend on travel style.
Updated Sep 20261 min read
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Key facts
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Language
- Bangla; English in business, hotels and signs
- Currency
- Bangladeshi taka (BDT, ৳)
- Plugs
- Types C, D, G; 220 V 50 Hz
- Weekend
- Friday and Saturday
- Tipping
- 5–10 % in restaurants, small tips for guides/drivers
- Emergency
- 999 (police, fire, ambulance)
- Time zone
- UTC+6 all year
Entry requirements
Apply for a Bangladesh e‑visa online before travel. Check the official Bangladesh e‑visa portal for current requirements, fees, and processing times.
- No visa‑on‑arrival for Irish citizens
- e‑visa valid for tourism, business, or medical visits
- Passport must have at least one blank page
Embassy contact
Bangladesh has no Irish diplomatic mission. The nearest Irish embassy is in New Delhi, India.
- Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi
- Address: unknown — verify with official source
- Phone: unknown — verify with official source
- Email: unknown — verify with official source
Questions people ask
Is Bangladesh safe to visit?
Check the latest travel advice from the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs.
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.
Deep dive
Every source; changeable facts are marked check
Sources
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