Category: Permanent Residency / Immigration Visa
Overview: Pathways to long-term residency in Bangladesh include investor visas, retirement visas, and marriage to a Bangladeshi national. These routes can lead to extended stay or an 'Indefinite Visa,' allowing foreigners to live, work, and reside in Bangladesh long-term.
Eligibility: Requires substantial investment (e.g., $250k+ in business/government bonds), marriage to a Bangladeshi citizen, or fulfilling specific retirement/professional criteria. Financial self-sufficiency is key.
Processing Time: ~120 days
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.visa.gov.bd/
Summary: Bangladesh offers long-term residency via investment ($250k+), marriage to a citizen, or specific retirement/professional visas. Purpose: permanent stay. Eligibility: capital/spouse/age. Benefit: indefinite residency and work rights.