Employment Visa (E) with Work Permit
Foreign nationals employed in Bangladesh usually enter on an E visa. In the private sector, the employer first gets a visa recommendation and then a work permit from the Invest Bangladesh Authority (BIDA) through its One Stop Service portal. The Ministry of Home Affairs issues a security clearance. Related types include E1 (machinery and software suppliers), N (registered NGO staff) and J (journalists).
1 entry rule for Bangladesh based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from, or having transited any airport in, a yellow fever risk country need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Bangladesh
Money
3
Currency
Bangladeshi Taka
BDT
Bangladeshi Taka
Cost of living
29
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
10–30%
Income tax (national)
VAT 15%
First BDT 375,000 tax-free (higher for women, seniors, disabled); 30% above BDT 3.575 million.
Living
1
Happiness
#125 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign experts, consultants and employees hired by an industrial or commercial enterprise, branch, liaison or representative office in Bangladesh.
Eligibility
Work permit required
A work permit is mandatory for every foreign national seeking employment in Bangladesh.
Recognised nationality
Only nationals of countries recognised by Bangladesh are considered for employment.
Registered employer
Employment is considered only in industrial or commercial establishments sanctioned or registered by the appropriate authority.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementLocal skills gap
- Document checklistVisa recommendation letter
- FeesWork permit fee
The full requirements are for members
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- 5 more requirements
- 10 documents
- 2 fees
- 5 steps
- Processing times and conditions
Places to visit in Bangladesh
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Other routes to Bangladesh
- Visit & tourismTourist Visa (T) and Visa on Arrival
- StudyStudent Visa
- FamilyNo Visa Required (NVR) for foreign spouses, children and people of Bangladeshi origin
- Investors & entrepreneursInvestor Visa (PI) and NVR for large investors
Work permits in other countries
- BelgiumSingle permit (gecombineerde vergunning / permis unique) – highly qualified worker
- BulgariaSingle permit for residence and work
- BermudaBermuda Standard Work Permit
- BruneiForeign Worker Licence (LPA) with Employment Visa and Work Pass
- BoliviaTemporary stay for work (permanencia temporal por trabajo) of 1, 2 or 3 years, leading to permanent stay
- Caribbean NetherlandsCaribbean Netherlands residence permit
