No Visa Required (NVR) for foreign spouses, children and people of Bangladeshi origin
The NVR is a seal placed in a foreign passport that lets the holder travel to and stay in Bangladesh without a visa. A 2012 Home Ministry circular allows it for foreign citizens of Bangladeshi origin, their spouses and children, and for foreign spouses and children of Bangladeshi citizens. It is issued by the Department of Immigration and Passports and by Bangladesh missions abroad. It stays valid for as long as the passport is valid.
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 spouses and children of Bangladeshi citizens, and people of Bangladeshi origin who hold another citizenship, with their spouses and children.
Eligibility
Spouse or child of a Bangladeshi citizenSpouse/child of citizen
Show proof of your spouse's or parent's Bangladeshi citizenship, a marriage certificate and an affidavit of relationship.
- For foreign spouses and children of a Bangladeshi citizen
Official wording
Foreign spouse and children of a Bangladeshi citizen, with proof of the parent's or spouse's Bangladeshi citizenship, a marriage certificate and an affidavit of relationship.
Bangladeshi originBangladeshi origin
Show proof of Bangladeshi origin if you have taken another country's citizenship.
- Dual citizenship certificate
- Old Bangladeshi passport
- National ID card
- Birth or citizenship certificate
Official wording
A person of Bangladeshi origin who has taken another country's citizenship, with proof such as dual citizenship certificate, an old Bangladeshi passport, national ID card, or birth/citizenship certificate.
Spouse or child of a person of Bangladeshi originFamily of Bangladeshi origin
Foreign spouse and children of an originally Bangladeshi person who is now a foreign citizen, with an affidavit from that person.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementPolice report
- Document checklistForeign passport / citizenship certificate
- FeesNVR seal on a current or new passport
The full requirements are for members
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- 2 more requirements
- 5 documents
- 1 fee
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Bangladesh
- Visit & tourismTourist Visa (T) and Visa on Arrival
- StudyStudent Visa
- Work permitsEmployment Visa (E) with Work Permit
- Investors & entrepreneursInvestor Visa (PI) and NVR for large investors
Family in other countries
- BelgiumFamily reunification with a third-country national
- BulgariaFamily reunification
- BahamasResident Spouse Permit
- BhutanEntry and stay for foreign spouses and children of Bhutanese citizens, and dependants of foreign professionals
- BotswanaResidence permit for spouses of citizens and dependants
- CanadaSponsorship of a spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner
