Bangladesh

Business visit visa / Work visa

Business visitors can enter the country with a Category "B" visa (Business Visa) or Category “T” visa (Tourist Visa), depending on the type of business activities they intend to perform. The Category “B” visa is suitable for business travelers and business representatives conducting trade or commerce activities, while the Category “T” visa is used by business travelers attending a seminar, symposium or a study tour. Both visas permit stays of 30 or 90 days.

All foreign nationals require authorization to work in Bangladesh. For long-term assignments, the foreign national generally applies for an Employment (“E”) Visa and files a Work Permit application within 15 days of arrival in Bangladesh. Once the work permit is granted, the E Visa can then be extended. A sub-category of the E Visa, the E1 Visa, is available to individuals visiting Bangladesh on short-term assignments that involve installation, maintenance or supervisory work.