People's Republic of Bangladesh · work sponsored
Work permit/Employment Visa
By Sam Parks · Last reviewed:
Bangladesh work route for appointed experts, advisers, employees, contractors and qualifying NGO honorary workers.
- 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
- 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.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Work permit/Employment Visa covers experts, advisers, employees and individuals appointed in government, semi-government, autonomous, project, liaison, industrial, commercial or equivalent organisations in Bangladesh. It also covers people appointed under contractors and people intending to do honorary unpaid work with registered NGOs.
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 appointed by a qualifying government, semi-government, autonomous, project, liaison, industrial, commercial or equivalent organisation in Bangladesh.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ✓Contractor-appointed individuals can qualify where the appointment is under local or foreign government, semi-government contractor or equivalent organisation.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ✓Honorary unpaid NGO work can qualify where the NGO is registered in Bangladesh.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ✓The file includes employer, contract and recommendation evidence from the relevant Bangladesh ministry, BOI or BEPZA.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
Common blockers
- !No employer letter naming the applicant position in Bangladesh.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- !No appointment letter or contract papers with full terms, conditions and salary details where relevant.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- !No recommendation letter from the concerned Bangladesh ministry, BOI or BEPZA.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 ↗
- ·Letter from the Bangladesh employer mentioning the applicant position.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
- ·Appointment letter and contract papers with terms and salary details, plus recommendation letter from the concerned ministry, BOI or BEPZA.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm that the Bangladesh role fits the employment route and identify the responsible employer or appointing organisation.
Build the evidence pack
Collect employer letter, appointment or contract papers, salary details and ministry, BOI or BEPZA recommendation.
Submit through the official channel
Complete the online visa form and prepare passport, photos and residence evidence where relevant.
After approval
Submit through the responsible Bangladesh mission, then manage any extension with DIP in Bangladesh before the visa expires.
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 Work permit/Employment Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Work permit/Employment Visa.
Bangladesh High Commission, London · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Who can use Bangladesh Work permit/Employment Visa?+
The official page covers appointed experts, advisers, employees, contractors and individuals doing honorary unpaid work with registered NGOs in Bangladesh.
What recommendation is needed for a Bangladesh employment visa?+
The official document list asks for a recommendation letter from the concerned ministry in Bangladesh, BOI or BEPZA.
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