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Investor Visa

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Source check: all 11 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

Bangladesh route for investors in existing, new, under-construction or upcoming private-sector industrial or commercial entities.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyAn 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.In flux
Processing time
The London High Commission lists at least 7 working days for standard processing; postal applications should allow 21 working days from receipt. Some cases require additional administrative processing or an interview.
Government fees
Visa fees are reciprocal by nationality and non-refundable. Confirm the current fee in the Bangladesh Online MRV Portal or with the Bangladesh mission handling the application.
Typical duration
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.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No

In short

As of 13 July 2026, the Investor Visa for People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sponsor-led Bangladesh immigration route. Sources: official People's Republic of Bangladesh government pages, reviewed 13 July 2026.

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What is the Investor Visa in People's Republic of Bangladesh?

Investor Visa is a sponsor-led Bangladesh route. Indicative government fees are Visa fees are reciprocal by nationality and non-refundable. Confirm the current fee in the Bangladesh Online MRV Portal or with the Bangladesh mission handling the application; indicative processing time is The London High Commission lists at least 7 working days for standard processing; postal applications should allow 21 working days from receipt. Some cases require additional administrative processing or an interview; typical duration is 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. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Bangladesh High Commission, London on 27 June 2026.

Overview

The Investor Visa is for investors in existing, new, under-construction or upcoming industrial or commercial entities in Bangladesh, including joint ventures and 100% foreign-owned companies, where the applicant is travelling for investment or management of an established business or commercial organisation.

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Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm that the activity fits the investor route rather than ordinary business visiting or employment.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Secure the BOI or BEPZA recommendation letter before filing.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Complete the online visa form and prepare passport, photos, residence evidence and recommendation evidence.

  4. After approval

    Submit through the responsible Bangladesh mission and verify the issued entries and validity after approval.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Investor Visa, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Agree the lawful start date and onboarding with the employer or sponsor. Check whether the permission names an employer, role or activity before changing the arrangement.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Bangladesh. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant + sponsor
    Use official Investor Visa route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Investor Visa.

    Bangladesh High Commission, London · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for Bangladesh Investor Visa?+

The official page covers investors in existing, new, under-construction or upcoming industrial or commercial entities in the private sector, including joint ventures and 100% foreign-owned companies.

Can a Bangladesh Investor Visa be extended?+

The official page says extension up to five years can be obtained from the Department of Immigration & Passports in Bangladesh.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Bangladesh High Commission, London

Last checked: 27 June 2026

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