Investor Visa (PI) and NVR for large investors
The PI visa is for foreign capital investors running an investment, business or commercial organisation in Bangladesh. It needs a recommendation from BIDA or BEPZA confirming the applicant is a genuine investor. Separately, a 2012 Home Ministry circular says foreigners investing at least 5 million US dollars in heavy or long-term industry or business can get the 'No Visa Required' (NVR) facility. A separate B visa covers business visitors.
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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.
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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 investors who have invested in, or are setting up, a business in Bangladesh.
Eligibility
Genuine investor
BIDA or BEPZA must recommend the applicant, declaring that the applicant is a genuine investor.
Extension
Extension needs security clearance, a request from the organisation and a BIDA/BEPZA recommendation that the investment still exists.
NVR for large investorsNVR
Invest at least 05 (five) million US dollars in a heavy industry or long-term industry/business in Bangladesh to get the NVR facility.
05 (five) million US dollars
Minimum investment for NVR
- Applies to foreigners investing in Bangladesh
Official wording
Foreigners investing at least 05 (five) million US dollars in a heavy industry or long-term industry/business in Bangladesh will get the NVR facility.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementBusiness visitor (B)
- Document checklistRecommendation declaring the applicant a genuine investor
- FeesNVR endorsement (new or current passport)
The full requirements are for members
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- 1 more requirement
- 4 documents
- 3 fees
- 5 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Official sources
- Department of Immigration and Passports - Types and Essential Documents of Visa
- DIP - Types and Essential Documents of Visa (PDF)
- Department of Immigration and Passports - NVR (No Visa Required for Travel to Bangladesh)
- Ministry of Home Affairs circular on NVR, 27 August 2012 (PDF linked from dip.gov.bd)
- Invest Bangladesh Authority (BIDA) One Stop Service - Available Services (Work Permit, Visa Recommendation)
Other routes to Bangladesh
- Visit & tourismTourist Visa (T) and Visa on Arrival
- StudyStudent Visa
- Work permitsEmployment Visa (E) with Work Permit
- FamilyNo Visa Required (NVR) for foreign spouses, children and people of Bangladeshi origin
