Bangladesh suspends visa-on-arrival indefinitely

DHAKA, Jun 17, 2020, Dhaka Tribune. Bangladesh has extended the suspension of visa-on-arrival services for nationals of all countries until further notice, as the Covid-19 pandemic in the country is worsening, Dhaka Tribune reported.

An order in this regard was issued by the Home Ministry’s Security Services Division on Tuesday.

It read that only foreign investors and businessmen might be able to get the services upon showing proper credentials.

However, they have to submit a medical clearance certificate, by taking a PCR test which was obtained within 72 hours of arrival in Bangladesh.

The government had suspended visas-on-arrival from March 15 to March 31 to curb the spread of novel coronavirus. The suspension was later extended till June 15.

It also suspended incoming flights from all European countries, except the United Kingdom, on March 16, while a nationwide shutdown was enforced to limit the spread of the deadly virus. This ban was also extended several times.

However, the authorities resumed flights on several domestic routes from June 1 and all international flights from Jun 16.