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Bangladesh Private Investor Visa

Bangladesh Residency
Pathway overview

At a glance

An approved investment in a private business in Bangladesh can support a Private Investor visa. You need a recommendation from the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) or the other authority responsible for the project.

Investment
An approved investment in a private business
Official support
A recommendation from BIDA or the responsible project authority
Active work
A separate work permit may be required

Summary

Investors in an accepted Bangladeshi project can seek an investor visa with a recommendation from the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority or the authority supervising that investment. The visa then covers the approved activity and period. An investor taking an active job may also need a work permit; a company registration or personal property purchase is not sufficient by itself.

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Eligibility

The responsible authority must accept both the project and your role as an investor. Prepare the investment, company, ownership, and personal records it requests.

If you plan to work actively in the business, check whether the role also requires a separate work permit. The investor visa does not settle that question by itself.

Applying through a Bangladesh business investment
  1. Confirm the project and responsible authority Check the investment and ownership requirements for your case.
  2. Obtain the visa recommendation Provide the investment, company, and personal evidence.
  3. Apply and meet the ongoing requirements Arrange any separate work permit and maintain business and tax compliance.

Company registration alone does not establish visa eligibility.

What This Route Allows

The visa lets you stay for the approved investment and period. Any extension depends on meeting the rules for that business and visa category.

What This Route Is Not

This is not citizenship, a visa for a passive property purchase, or unrestricted permission to work. Registering a company alone is not enough.

The investment needed for your project’s approval may differ from the minimum amount needed simply to register a company.

Next Steps

  1. Confirm the project, ownership structure, and responsible authority.
  2. Document the investment and obtain the required visa recommendation.
  3. Apply for the visa and any required work permit, then meet the continuing business and tax requirements.

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