Customs Rules
Import regulations::
Free import
(not applicable to nationals of Bangladesh)
1. 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 1/2 pound of tobacco;
2. provided not being of the Muslim faith:
- if coming for touristic purposes: 2 bottles of alcoholic beverages;
- if coming for other purposes: 1 bottle of alcoholic beverages;
3. perfume and eau de toilette up to a 1/2 pint;
4. gift articles up to the value of BDT 500.- per person.
Not applicable to dependent children accompanying their parents.
Prohibited: firearms.
Export regulations::
Free export of local handicraft and souvenirs for non-commercial purposes up to the value of BDT 3,000.-.
Crew members customs regulations::
Same regulations as for passengers apply.
Pets::
Must be accompanied by a health certificate and an import permit.
Baggage Clearance regulations::
Baggage is cleared at the first airport of entry in Bangladesh.
Airport Embarkation Tax
Embarkation Tax is levied on all passengers departing from Bangladesh. Fee: BDT 300.-.
Place of payment: at ticket issuance or, if failed to be collected at ticket issuance, at the airport of departure.
Currency rules
Currency Import regulations:
1. Residents:
a. Local currency (Bangladesh Taka-BDT):up to BDT 100.-.
b. Foreign currencies: no limit.
2. Non Residents:
a. Local currency: up to BDT 100.-.
b. Foreign currencies: up to USD 1,000.- or equivalent.Amounts over USD 150.- must be declared on arrival.
Currency Export regulations:
1. Residents:
a. Local currency (Bangladesh Taka-BDT): up to BDT 100.-.
b. Foreign currencies: up to USD 25.- or equivalent. Higher amounts must be endorsed on the passport by Bangladesh Bank/Authorized Dealers in foreign exchange.
2. Non Residents:
a. Local currency: up to BDT 100.-.
b. Foreign currencies: up to USD 150.- or equivalent. Higher amounts provided declared on arrival. Reconversion of local currency into foreign currencies is possible up to BDT 500.- or 25% of the amount, whichever is lower.
3. Additional information: any tax-free item purchased in town must be covered by a declaration form that payment has been effected in foreign currency.