Bangladesh Investor Residence

Bangladesh grants investor visas to foreign nationals who invest at least US$100,000 in a Bangladeshi company. Permanent residency is available for investments of US$200,000 or more and remains valid as long as the investment is maintained.

Investor residence holders receive tax benefits, may include dependents, and may qualify for citizenship after five years of continuous lawful residence.

To qualify for the Bangladesh Investor Residence program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Investor Visa (1 Year)

• Applicants must invest a minimum of US$100,000 in a registered Bangladeshi company.
• Of this amount, at least US$75,000 must be physically transferred into Bangladesh through banking channels.
• Once the investment is verified, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) issues a recommendation letter confirming the investor’s eligibility.
• This recommendation is then submitted to immigration authorities along with the visa application for either an E-Type or PI-Type investor visa, valid for one year, renewable as long as holders continue to meet the requirements.

Permanent Residency

• Foreign nationals who invest US$200,000 or more in Bangladesh qualify for permanent residency status.
• The investment must remain active in the country, and the residency permit has no expiration date as long as the investor maintains the required capital within Bangladesh.
• The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority processes permanent residency applications and verifies that investment requirements continue to be met.

• Path to citizenship
• Minimal physical presence requirements
• Permits dual/multiple citizenship
• Lower cost of living
• Warm climate

Foreign investors can pursue citizenship through naturalization after 5 years of continuous legal residence in Bangladesh.

Investors who start with the one-year investor visa (US$100,000 investment) can apply for permanent residency after one year. All time spent on the investor visa counts toward the five-year requirement, meaning they can qualify for citizenship in 5 years total.

Those who invest US$200,000 receive permanent residency immediately upon approval and also qualify to apply for citizenship after 5 years of legal residence.

Applicants must demonstrate good character, proficiency in Bengali, and intention to reside permanently.

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Applications for this program may be directed to: Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)

Legislation upon which this program is based:

National Industrial Policy 2022; Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947.