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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 arrival registration for foreign nationals, run by Bangladesh Police Special Branch; UK travel advice says you may be required to complete it before entering. A separate e-Departure Card is available.

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 arrival registration for foreign nationals, run by Bangladesh Police Special Branch; UK travel advice says you may be required to complete it before entering. A separate e-Departure Card is available.
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.
Is the E-Arrival Card the same as an arrival card or entry form?
Yes. Countries use different names for the same thing: arrival card, arrival form, entry form, immigration card, landing card, ED (embarkation and disembarkation) card. For Bangladesh, the official name is the E-Arrival Card.
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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