People's Republic of Bangladesh visas
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.
7 routes · 4 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Bangladesh High Commission London - Visa services ↗ · Bangladesh High Commission, London
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Bangladesh Bar Council (BBC) — Statutory body for enrolment and regulation of advocates in Bangladesh. Immigration status is administered by the Department of Immigration & Passports and Bangladesh missions; there is no separate immigration-adviser regulator.
Visa routes (7)
Tourist Visa
Bangladesh visitor route for tourism, casual visits, seminars, study tours and similar short non-work purposes.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
Business Visa
Bangladesh route for businesspeople visiting for trade, commerce and investment-related business activity.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
Investor Visa
Bangladesh route for investors in existing, new, under-construction or upcoming private-sector industrial or commercial entities.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
Work permit/Employment Visa
Bangladesh work route for appointed experts, advisers, employees, contractors and qualifying NGO honorary workers.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
Student Visa
Bangladesh study route for regular students, admission seekers and researchers at government-approved educational institutions.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
Visa on Arrival
Bangladesh on-arrival route for eligible government, tourism, business, investment, Bangladesh-origin and official travellers.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
No Visa Required (NVR)
Bangladesh NVR endorsement for qualifying Bangladesh-origin foreign nationals and certain spouses or children.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 12 July 2026
Planning life after your move?
Organise documents, arrival money, housing and the practical steps after visa approval. Your route conditions remain the starting point.
Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does People's Republic of Bangladesh have?+
We cover 7 People's Republic of Bangladesh visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, investor, sponsored work, study, and family. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which People's Republic of Bangladesh visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
4 of the 7 People's Republic of Bangladesh routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 3 are employer-sponsored.
Which People's Republic of Bangladesh visas lead to permanent residence?+
The People's Republic of Bangladesh routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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