People's Republic of Bangladesh vs Republic of the Philippines
A neutral side-by-side of immigration systems, routes and regulators. Each row links to the underlying visa page with its primary government source.
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People's Republic of Bangladesh
Bangladesh uses the online MRV portal for new visas, visa extensions, No Visa Required endorsements and on-arrival visa applications. Core route categories include tourist, business, investor, work/employment, student, visa on arrival and No Visa Required for qualifying Bangladesh-origin foreign nationals and close family members. Visa duration, fee and supporting evidence depend on purpose, nationality and the Bangladesh mission handling the file.
- Languages
- Bengali
- Currency
- Bangladeshi taka
Republic of the Philippines
The Bureau of Immigration, under the Department of Justice, administers most visas in the Philippines, while the Philippine Retirement Authority runs the well-known Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV). Headline routes include the 9G pre-arranged employment visa (paired with a Department of Labor and Employment work permit), the 13A non-quota immigrant visa by marriage, the SRRV and investor routes (SIRV, SVEG), and a Digital Nomad Visa established by Executive Order in 2025.
- Official portal
- Bureau of Immigration (Philippines)
- Languages
- Filipino, English
- Currency
- Philippine peso
How People's Republic of Bangladesh and Republic of the Philippines differ
| Dimension | People's Republic of Bangladesh | Republic of the Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Total routes covered | 7 | 8 |
| Routes without employer sponsor | 4 | 6 |
| Routes leading to permanent residence | 0 | 5 |
| Typical full settlement timeline | — | — |
| Dominant skilled visa | Work permit/Employment Visa | 9(G) Pre-Arranged Employment Visa |
| Skilled visa salary minimum | — | — |
| Skilled visa processing time | — | — |
| Skilled visa government fees | — | — |
| Official languages | Bengali | Filipino, English |
| Currency | Bangladeshi taka | Philippine peso |
| Primary regulator | BBC | IBP |
| Policy changes (last 12 months) | 0 | 0 |
Skilled-route head-to-head
Comparing each country’s most-used skilled-migration route side by side.
Routes unique to People's Republic of Bangladesh
Routes unique to Republic of the Philippines
Visa routes side by side
People's Republic of Bangladesh (7)
Tourist Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · A tourist visa may be issued for up to 3 months with single entry; extension up to 1 month can be sought from the Department of Immigration & Passports in Dhaka.
Business Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · A business visa may be issued for up to 1 year with single, double or multiple entries; each visit should be no more than 60 days. Extension may be available from DIP up to 3 years, generally with up to 6 months stay per visit.
Investor Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · An investor visa may be issued for up to 1 year with single, double or multiple entries. Extension up to 5 years can be obtained from DIP in Bangladesh.
Work permit/Employment Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · A work permit/employment visa may be issued for up to 3 months with single, double or multiple entries, with a maximum 90-day stay per visit. Extension up to 3 years can be obtained from DIP in Bangladesh.
Student Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · A student visa may be issued for up to 1 year with multiple entries. Extension up to the course tenure can be obtained from DIP in Bangladesh.
Visa on Arrival
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Visa on arrival is for a maximum of 30 days.
No Visa Required (NVR)
No sponsor · Non-settlement · The London page lists delivery time of 5-7 working days for in-person applications and 21 days for postal applications; NVR is not treated as an urgent service.
Republic of the Philippines (8)
9(G) Pre-Arranged Employment Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Granted in line with the employment contract, commonly for periods of one to three years and renewable.
13(A) Non-Quota Immigrant Visa by Marriage
Sponsor · Leads to settlement · Probationary for the first year, then permanent on conversion once the marriage is confirmed subsisting.
Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Indefinite stay with multiple-entry privileges while the qualifying deposit and conditions are maintained.
Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Probationary on issue, then indefinite stay for as long as the qualifying investment is maintained.
Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Resident status with multiple-entry privileges while the qualifying enterprise and employment continue.
Digital Nomad Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Up to one year initially, renewable once for a two-year maximum.
9(A) Temporary Visitor Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Short initial stay on entry, extendable in increments up to the maximum allowed for temporary visitors.
Quota Immigrant Visa (Section 13)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residence once granted, subject to maintaining status.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has an easier skilled-migration route, People's Republic of Bangladesh or Republic of the Philippines?+
People's Republic of Bangladesh’s Work permit/Employment Visa is the dominant skilled route; Republic of the Philippines’s 9(G) Pre-Arranged Employment Visa is the dominant skilled route. “Easier” depends on your salary, sponsor situation, and nationality — see each visa’s eligibility detail.
Does People's Republic of Bangladesh or Republic of the Philippines have more visa routes without an employer sponsor?+
Republic of the Philippines has more: 6 of its covered routes can be pursued without an employer sponsor, against 4 for People's Republic of Bangladesh. No-sponsor routes — such as digital-nomad, self-employment, and points-based skilled migration — matter most if you do not yet have a job offer.