Category: Humanitarian / Refugee / Asylum Visa
Overview: Provides temporary protection and legal stay in Bangladesh for individuals fleeing persecution, conflict, or humanitarian disasters, often facilitated by UNHCR.
Eligibility: Individuals seeking international protection due to well-founded fear of persecution, conflict, or humanitarian crises, typically requiring assessment by UNHCR or government authorities.
Processing Time: ~180 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Summary: Grants protection and temporary stay for individuals fleeing severe persecution, conflict, or disasters. Eligibility requires demonstrating a need for protection, primarily through UNHCR, offering safety and basic humanitarian support.