Important COVID-19 Information
- Bangladesh has suspended issuing on arrival visas for all incoming passengers until further notice. Upon arrival in Bangladesh, foreign nationals with valid visas are required to produce a medical certificate (with English translation) issued within 72 hours of travel indicating the passenger is COVID-19 symptom-free. Diplomatic passport holders, family members of diplomats with valid visas and holders of laissez passer posted in Bangladesh are exempt from the above.
- Passengers arriving from coronavirus (COVID-19) affected countries are required to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. Health officials at the point of entry to Bangladesh will assess whether passengers are able to self-quarantine or need to be taken to a government facility. Special quarantine provisions apply to passengers arriving with a No Visa Required certificate.
- The Embassy is currently not aware of any regular transport options for leaving Bangladesh via air, land or sea. International air travel remains heavily restricted.
- Switzerland has temporarily suspended the issuance of Schengen visa and national visa until 15 June, 2020. With communication of May 01, this directive has been reconfirmed. The Chancery of the Embassy of Switzerland in Dhaka remains open for Swiss citizens upon appointment. Clients wishing to visit the Chancery are requested to get in touch with the Embassy of Switzerland for an appointment at +880 255 051 601 (from 8:00AM - 4:30PM Sunday-Thursday)
