Bangladesh travel guide for New Zealanders

Apply for an online e‑visa (≈NZD 100) before you travel; it allows a 30‑day stay and can be extended online if needed.

New Zealand passport holders need a visa to enter Bangladesh. The e‑visa is the most common route and is issued for tourism, business or transit. Processing takes 2‑3 business days. A visa‑on‑arrival is only available for a few nationalities and not listed for New Zealand (check).

New Zealand does not have a resident embassy in Bangladesh. The nearest New Zealand diplomatic mission is the High Commission in New Delhi, India. Contact details can be found via the NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade website.

Budget travellers can manage on NZD 1,500–2,000 for a 10‑day trip, covering mid‑range accommodation, meals, internal transport and a modest e‑visa fee. Mid‑range travellers may spend NZD 2,500–3,500, adding guided tours and domestic flights.

Typical flights from Auckland to Dhaka involve one or two stops (e.g., Singapore, Kuala Lumpur) and take 18–22 hours total travel time, depending on connections.

Bangladesh uses Type C, D and G plugs, 220 V, 50 Hz. Bring a universal adapter and, if needed, a voltage converter for 110 V‑only devices.

Small tips are customary: NZD 1–2 for hotel staff, NZD 2–5 for drivers and guides, and 5–10 % of the bill in restaurants.

Dial 999 for police, fire or ambulance services throughout Bangladesh.