Asia Pacific
Bangladesh immigration and visa guide
Bangladesh offers BIDA Employment Visas (E-Visa) for corporate specialists, Investor Visas (PI-Visa), and No Visa Required (NVR) endorsements for diaspora.
Department of Immigration and Passports & BIDA (Bangladesh Investment Development Authority)
- Processing time
- 3 – 8 weeks
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Points-based system
- No
- Digital nomad friendly
- No
Visa options in Bangladesh
Key requirements
- BIDA or BEPZA Work Permit and security clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs
- Employment contract with registered company in Bangladesh meeting foreign-to-local employee quotas
- Police clearance report and attested educational credentials
How to apply for a Bangladesh visa: step by step
- 1
BIDA Work Permit Application
Sponsoring company submits work permit application on the BIDA OSS (One Stop Service) platform.
2 - 4 weeks
- 2
Security Clearance & Visa Issuance
Ministry of Home Affairs issues security clearance for E-Visa collection at Bangladesh mission abroad.
2 - 4 weeks
Official government links
Frequently asked questions
What is the No Visa Required (NVR) seal for Bangladesh?
Foreign citizens of Bangladeshi origin (and their foreign spouses/children) are eligible for an NVR seal in their passport, allowing lifelong visa-free entry and unrestricted stay in Bangladesh.
Find a licensed adviser
For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.
Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Bangladesh. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.
Department of Immigration and Passports & BIDA (Bangladesh Investment Development Authority)General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Department of Immigration and Passports & BIDA (Bangladesh Investment Development Authority) on the official website before applying.