Travel from France to Bangladesh is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any France citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
France passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh for stays of up to 30 days.
Generic country-level guidance for Bangladesh. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Bangladesh. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Bangladesh (BD). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare EUR 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving France (FR). Form: Cash declaration form. EU-wide: declare €10,000+ when entering/leaving the EU. Individual member states may have additional rules.
The US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. Bangladesh: Level 3 — Reconsider Travel (as of 2026-01-20). The State Department recommends reconsidering travel here; read the country page and check whether your specific destination falls in a higher-risk zone. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Your itinerary touches Bangladesh (BD), where malaria transmission occurs. Transmission is often region-limited within a country (e.g. coastal vs highland zones) and varies by season. Discuss prophylaxis with a travel medicine clinician — the right antimalarial depends on the specific region, your medical history, and any medications you take.
Typical September conditions at CGP (Bangladesh (BD)): wet. Typical lows around 25°C, highs around 32°C, frequent rainfall (~310mm for the month). Expect frequent rainfall this month (~310mm typical). Pack a compact rain shell and a small umbrella.