Nigerian citizens moving to People's Republic of Bangladesh
Nigerian nationals typically move to People's Republic of Bangladesh through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Department of Immigration & Passports, Government of Bangladesh, so check each route below for its primary source.
We cover 7 Bangladesh routes — 4 can be started without a job offer, and
Tourist entry
Tourist-entry rules for Nigerian nationals are set by Department of Immigration & Passports, Government of Bangladesh and change periodically — check the official entry-requirements page before travelling. Either way, tourist entry does not confer the right to work, study long-term, or establish residence.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: a People's Republic of Bangladesh consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
What this means for Nigerian citizens
Of the 7 People's Republic of Bangladesh routes we cover, 4 can be started without an employer sponsor and 0 have confirmed permanent residence mapping. Language-test requirements vary by route — check each route below for the requirement set out in its official source.
All People's Republic of Bangladesh routes open to Nigerian applicants
General routes available to all nationalities. Click any to read the full guide.
Tourist Visa
Bangladesh visitor route for tourism, casual visits, seminars, study tours and similar short non-work purposes.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement
Business Visa
Bangladesh route for businesspeople visiting for trade, commerce and investment-related business activity.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement
Investor Visa
Bangladesh route for investors in existing, new, under-construction or upcoming private-sector industrial or commercial entities.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement
Work permit/Employment Visa
Bangladesh work route for appointed experts, advisers, employees, contractors and qualifying NGO honorary workers.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement
Student Visa
Bangladesh study route for regular students, admission seekers and researchers at government-approved educational institutions.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement
Visa on Arrival
Bangladesh on-arrival route for eligible government, tourism, business, investment, Bangladesh-origin and official travellers.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement
No Visa Required (NVR)
Bangladesh NVR endorsement for qualifying Bangladesh-origin foreign nationals and certain spouses or children.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement
Frequently asked questions
Can Nigerian citizens enter People's Republic of Bangladesh without a visa?+
Tourist-entry rules for Nigerian nationals are set by Department of Immigration & Passports, Government of Bangladesh and change periodically — check the official entry-requirements page before travelling. Either way, tourist entry does not confer the right to work, study long-term, or establish residence.
Which People's Republic of Bangladesh visa routes are best suited to Nigerian applicants?+
Nigerian nationals typically move to People's Republic of Bangladesh through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Department of Immigration & Passports, Government of Bangladesh, so check each route below for its primary source.
Where do Nigerian applicants typically apply for a People's Republic of Bangladesh visa?+
Applications are typically processed at a People's Republic of Bangladesh consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with People's Republic of Bangladesh's immigration authority without a consular visit.
Do Nigerian citizens need a job offer to move to People's Republic of Bangladesh?+
Not necessarily. 4 of the 7 People's Republic of Bangladesh routes we cover can be started without an employer sponsor, while the rest need a sponsoring employer or job offer. If you do not have an offer yet, the no-sponsor routes are the place to start.
Can Nigerian citizens get permanent residence in People's Republic of Bangladesh?+
Most People's Republic of Bangladesh routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes. You may still be able to switch to a settlement route later — check each route's detail.