Overview
Bangladesh requires a No Objection Certificate from the livestock authority, a microchip, and a rabies vaccination at least 30 days before entry, with home quarantine possible after arrival.
South Asia 路 BD
Bringing a pet to Bangladesh: import rules
Dhaka anchors most pet movement into Bangladesh, expat NGO postings, diplomatic households, and returning Bangladeshi families all routing through Hazrat Shahjalal International. The Department of Livestock Services issues the import permit; microchip, current rabies vaccination, and a vet-stamped health certificate are baseline. The regulatory framework is moderate, but arrival coordination and clearance windows can vary by airline and time of day, making local handler experience the difference between smooth and stressful.
Bangladesh
Pet Travel Asia 路 South Asia
Relocation details
Pick direction: import or export.
Requirements, permits, and timeline differ for entering Bangladesh vs leaving Bangladesh.
Quarantine
Pets must arrive as checked baggage or air cargo at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka (DAC), and may be placed under home quarantine of up to about 21 days.
Permit
The Department of Livestock Services (DLS) issues the NOC, applied for through its official web portal (dls.gov.bd) with the pet's health certificate, photographs, and vaccination card from the origin country.
Timeline
Plan around 4 to 6 weeks so the rabies vaccination clears its 30-day minimum and the DLS NOC is approved through the portal before travel; confirm current processing times as portal turnaround can vary.
Regulations change. We verify current requirements before every move.
Next step
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