People's Republic of Bangladesh · investor
Investor Visa
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Bangladesh route for investors in existing, new, under-construction or upcoming private-sector industrial or commercial entities.
- 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
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.
Additional sources
Primary source
Bangladesh Online MRV Portal ↗ · Department of Immigration & Passports, Government of Bangladesh
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant is investing in an existing, new, under-construction or upcoming industrial or commercial entity in Bangladesh.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ✓The investment is in a private-sector joint venture or 100% foreign-owned company, or a comparable commercial organisation.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ✓The trip purpose is investment or management of the business or commercial organisation.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ✓The file includes BOI or BEPZA recommendation evidence.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
Common blockers
- !No BOI or BEPZA recommendation letter.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- !The trip is a short business visit without an investment or management role.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- !Passport, form, photo or residence-evidence requirements are incomplete.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Printed and signed online visa application form.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ·Two recent passport photos, original passport and photo-page copy.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ·Residence permit or valid visa evidence where applying with a non-local passport.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ·Recommendation letter from BOI or BEPZA.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm that the activity fits the investor route rather than ordinary business visiting or employment.
Build the evidence pack
Secure the BOI or BEPZA recommendation letter before filing.
Submit through the official channel
Complete the online visa form and prepare passport, photos, residence evidence and recommendation evidence.
After approval
Submit through the responsible Bangladesh mission and verify the issued entries and validity after approval.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
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.
- Official guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse 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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