The government of Bangladesh will now continue to extend the visa-on-arrival facility to all eligible countries, including Bhutan.

Pursuant to the earlier notification regarding the suspension of the visa-on-arrival facility by the government of Bangladesh from January 15 to February 15, the Bhutanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade on Wednesday informed the public that Bangladesh’s Embassy in Thimphu has conveyed that the Bangladesh government will now continue to extend the visa-on-arrival facility to all eligible countries, including Bhutan.

Accordingly, Bhutanese passport holders travelling to Bangladesh may continue to avail themselves of the visa-on-arrival facility.

All travellers are required to carry details of accommodation in Bangladesh and a return air ticket, according to a notification issued by the Bhutanese ministry.

Election observers, as well as military and security personnel travelling to Bangladesh, are required to contact the Embassy of Bangladesh in Thimphu to complete the necessary formalities prior to travel.

The Bhutanese Ministry advises all travellers to take note of this update and make the necessary arrangements well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

‘We are not stopping the issuance of visas. Those who wish to come may apply for visas, and we will issue them as long as their purpose is valid,’ foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on January 14.

‘You know, during the election period, there may be attempts to create unexpected situations. Some unwanted individuals may try to enter the country suddenly,’ he said.