{"ObjectId": 171, "Country": "Bangladesh", "Quarantine": null, "Testing": null, "DatePublished": "09.01.2023", "Sources": "Foreign travel advice, Gov.UK/ \n US State Dept. COVID-19 Country Specific Information/\n COVID Country Tracker/", "TravelAdvisory": "Latest News: \n
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\nInternational Restrictions:
\n*All travellers: You will need the following to enter Bangladesh:
\n\u2022 a visa (see below for information on visas).
\n*If you\u2019re fully vaccinated: If you\u2019re fully vaccinated you can enter Bangladesh without needing to quarantine, provided your vaccination course was completed no less than 14 days prior to arrival. A pre-departure negative RT-PCR test result for COVID-19 is no longer required in such circumstances.
\nProof of vaccination status: Bangladesh will accept the proof of COVID-19 vaccination record. Your final vaccine dose must have been administered at least 14 days prior to travel. Your appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status.
\n*If you\u2019re not fully vaccinated: Arriving passengers who are unable to provide proof of vaccination, or proof that their vaccination course was completed at least 14 days prior to arrival, are required to present evidence of a negative RT PCR based COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours prior to departure for Bangladesh. You should arrange to take a private test.
\nAll passengers, regardless of vaccination status, may be subjected to additional health screening measures on arrival. Passengers with COVID-19 symptoms will be required to take a PCR test. Those testing positive will be required to isolate at a government authorised facility for at least seven days and until they test negative in a subsequent PCR test.
\nIn all circumstances, people staying in a government approved hotel, government facility or hospital will need to cover the costs of those stays and any necessary COVID-19 tests.
\nThe Bangladesh authorities may retain passports of any passengers in quarantine and will re-turn them at the end of the quarantine period.
\nPassengers with a No Visa Required certificate (an arrangement for foreign nationals of Bangladeshi heritage) arriving in Bangladesh without a medical certificate indicating they are COVID-19 negative, or such passengers who display symptoms, will be transferred to a government facility where their quarantine period will be assessed and determined.
\n*Exemptions: Exemptions to quarantine arrangements are issued on an exceptional and case by case basis. Travellers should contact the Bangladesh High Commission or Bangladesh authorities in advance of travel to discuss any possible exemptions.
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\nInternal Restrictions:
\n*Moving around in Bangladesh: North-east Bangladesh, particularly Sylhet District is impacted by heavy flooding. Sylhet Airport flights are suspended and transport routes affected, consider your need to travel carefully.\nPublic transport in other districts, including domestic flights, is operating. However COVID-19 related travel restrictions may come into force at short notice and you should check local guidance and media reports for the latest developments.
\nFace masks must be worn at all times when moving in and around Bangladesh. Anyone not complying with these requests risks legal action.
\n*Businesses and services: Businesses, including shops, offices and banking services, have largely resumed operatio;ns with minimal restrictions.
\n*Accommodation: Hotels and guesthouses are operating. Check with your travel or accommodation provider for available options.
\n*If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n", "Y": 23.927884, "X": 90.28042, "AddInfo": null}