British Embassy in Bangladesh

The British embassy is in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, at জাতিসংঘ সড়ক, 1212 Dhaka. The head of mission on record is Sarah Cooke. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Bangladeshi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. From Bangladesh, the application is made at the British embassy in Dhaka or through a visa centre appointed by the United Kingdom.

In return, Bangladesh has 3 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.

The United Kingdom in Bangladesh

Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Bangladesh.

Travel to Bangladesh for British citizens

British citizens receive their visa for Bangladesh at the border; it covers up to 30 days. In Bangladesh, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the British embassy in Bangladesh is closed

The British embassy in Bangladesh closes on Bangladesh’s public holidays, the next being Victory Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and International Mother Language Day on Sunday 21 February 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.