Investor / Golden Visa

Investor Visa

💎 Investment Required
$75,000
one-time
No fixed minimum for the standard investor visa — eligibility is based on genuine investor status certified by BIDA, BEPZA, or BEZA. A minimum non-repatriable investment of USD 75,000 qualifies for permanent residency; USD 500,000 for citizenship eligibility; USD 5,000,000 for the No Visa Required (NVR) endorsement.
⏱️ Duration
Initial visa issued for up to 1 year (single, double, or multiple entries). Extension of up to 5 years obtainable from the Department of Immigration and Passport. Prospective investors may receive a 3-year multiple-entry visa under the National Industrial Policy.
👪 Dependants
Yes
Specific provisions for dependants under the standard investor visa are not separately detailed in official sources. The No Visa Required (NVR) endorsement for investments of USD 5,000,000 or more extends to spouses and children of the primary investor.
🛂 Citizenship Path
Yes — after 5 years
Permanent residency can be obtained by investing a minimum of USD 75,000 (non-repatriable) ; citizenship can be obtained by investing a minimum of USD 500,000 or transferring USD 1,000,000 to any recognized financial institution in Bangladesh…

The Bangladesh Investor Visa (P1/PI category) enables foreign nationals to reside in Bangladesh for the purpose of investing in, establishing, or managing industrial and commercial enterprises. The program is administered by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and is governed by the Foreign Private Investment (Promotion and Protection) Act, 1980, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority Act, 2016, and the National Industrial Policy 2022. BIDA serves as the apex investment promotion agency, processing visa recommendations through its digital One-Stop Service (OSS) portal.

Bangladesh offers a tiered immigration framework linked to investment size: the standard investor visa for certified investors, permanent residency for investments of USD 75,000 or more (non-repatriable), citizenship eligibility for USD 500,000 or more, and a "No Visa Required" (NVR) endorsement for USD 5,000,000 or more.

Requirements
  • Foreign national intending to invest in, establish, or manage a private sector enterprise in Bangladesh
  • Genuine investor status certified by BIDA (for general private sector), BEPZA (for Export Processing Zones), or BEZA (for Economic Zones)
  • No minimum investment threshold for the standard visa — eligibility is based on certified investor status
  • For permanent residency: minimum non-repatriable investment of USD 75,000
  • For citizenship eligibility: minimum non-repatriable investment of USD 500,000, or transfer of USD 1,000,000 to a recognized financial institution
  • For NVR endorsement: proof of USD 5,000,000 investment, issued by BIDA, BEPZA, or BEZA
  • No educational or professional qualifications required
Required Documents
  • Completed online visa application form via visa.gov.bd
  • Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining validity
  • Two passport photographs (45x35mm, white background, not older than 6 months)
  • Visa fee payment receipt
  • BIDA, BEPZA, or BEZA recommendation letter confirming genuine investor status
  • Investment/business testimonial from a recognized trade association in the applicant's home country
  • Recommendation letter from a local (Bangladesh) sponsor
  • Company registration documents: certificate of incorporation, trade license, TIN certificate
  • Memorandum and Articles of Association and Certificate of Incorporation signed by shareholders
  • Board resolution authorizing the foreign national to operate in Bangladesh
Duration & Renewal

The initial investor visa is issued for up to 1 year with single, double, or multiple entry options. Extensions of up to 5 years can be obtained from the Department of Immigration and Passport (DIP). Prospective investors may receive a 3-year multiple-entry visa under the National Industrial Policy. The NVR endorsement grants unlimited entries and stay for the lifetime of the passport.

Renewal requires a security clearance, a request from the sponsoring organization, and a BIDA/BEPZA/BEZA recommendation confirming active investment status.

Investment Options

Bangladesh operates three investment zones with separate issuing authorities:

  • General private sector — administered by BIDA; permits 100% foreign ownership in most sectors or joint ventures
  • Export Processing Zones (EPZ) — administered by BEPZA
  • Economic Zones — administered by BEZA

Foreign investors establishing branch, liaison, or representative offices must register with BIDA and maintain a minimum foreign exchange deposit of USD 50,000. The Foreign Private Investment (Promotion and Protection) Act, 1980 guarantees protection against nationalization and expropriation, and the right to repatriate profits, dividends, and capital proceeds.

Work Permit

Investor visa holders must apply for a work permit from the relevant authority (BIDA, BEPZA, or BEZA) within 15 days of entry into Bangladesh. The work permit authorizes investment and management activities related to the enterprise. Applications are submitted via the BIDA OSS portal, with processing targeted at approximately 16 working days.

Tax Implications

Bangladesh levies income tax on residents and non-residents under the Income Tax Act, 2023. The corporate income tax rate is 27.5% for non-listed companies and 22.5% for publicly traded companies. Bangladesh has concluded over 30 Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs). Profits, dividends, and salaries earned from investments are freely repatriable; however, the principal investment amount for permanent residency and citizenship pathways is non-repatriable.

Application Process

The process involves multiple agencies:

  1. Register the investment project with BIDA, BEPZA, or BEZA depending on the investment zone.
  2. Obtain a BIDA recommendation letter via the One-Stop Service (OSS) portal at bidaquickserv.org. The recommendation is processed within 24 hours when all documents are submitted.
  3. Apply for the investor visa online through the Bangladesh MRV Portal at visa.gov.bd, or at a Bangladesh embassy, high commission, or consulate abroad. Standard processing takes at least 7 working days. Fees are determined by reciprocity with the applicant's home country.
  4. Apply for a work permit within 15 days of arrival, via the BIDA OSS portal.

For visa extensions inside Bangladesh, apply to the Department of Immigration and Passport (DIP).

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Country
Program
Income
Investment
Funds Required
Capital Required
Duration
Dependants
Citizenship
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3 years — 5 years
Yes
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
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AZN 100,000 one-time
1 year — 3 years
Yes
Yes (5yr)
🇧🇭 Bahrain
Golden Residency Visa for Property Owners
BHD 130,000 one-time
10 years
Yes
No
🇧🇭 Bahrain
Golden Residency Visa for Talented Individuals
10 years
Yes
No
🇧🇭 Bahrain
Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Investor)
BHD 100,000 one-time
2 years — 10 years
Yes
Yes
🇧🇭 Bahrain
Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Property Owner)
BHD 50,000 one-time
2 years — 10 years
Yes
Yes
🇧🇭 Bahrain
Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Retired Foreigner)
BHD 500 / month
2 years — 10 years
Yes
Yes
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
Investor Visa
$75,000 one-time
1 year — 5 years
Yes
Yes (5yr)
🇧🇹 Bhutan
Digital Nomad Residence Programme
No minimum income thresho...
1 year — 2 years
No
🇧🇹 Bhutan
Investor Card
BTN 15,000,000 one-time
3 years
Yes
Yes (20yr)
🇰🇭 Cambodia
Cambodia My 2nd Home (CM2H)
$100,000 one-time
10 years
Yes
Yes (5yr)
🇰🇭 Cambodia
Retirement Visa (ER Extension of Stay)
$1,500 / month
1 month — 1 year
No
Yes
🇨🇳 China
Permanent Residence Permit (Investment Category)
$500,000 one-time
Permanent
Yes
Yes
🇨🇳 China
Private Affairs Residence Permit (Entrepreneurship)
CN¥50,000 one-time
1 year — 5 years
Yes
🇬🇪 Georgia
Investment Residence Permit
$300,000 one-time
5 years
Yes
Yes (10yr)
🇬🇪 Georgia
IT Residence Permit
$25,000 / year
3 years
Yes
Yes (10yr)
🇬🇪 Georgia
Remotely from Georgia
$2,000 / month
6 months — 1 year
Yes
🇬🇪 Georgia
Short-Term Residence Permit (Property Ownership)
$150,000 one-time
1 year
Yes
Yes
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Entry for Investment as Entrepreneurs
No fixed minimum; must de...
3 years
Yes
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
HK$30,000,000 one-time
2 years — Permanent
Yes
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Quality Migrant Admission Scheme
3 years — 8 years
Yes
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Top Talent Pass Scheme
HK$2,500,000 / year
2 years — 3 years
Yes
🇮🇳 India
Permanent Residency Status for Foreign Investors
₹100,000,000 one-time
10 years — 20 years
Yes
Yes
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Golden Visa (Global Talent)
$2,000 / month
5 years — 10 years
Yes
No
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Golden Visa (Investor)
$350,000 one-time
5 years — 10 years
Yes
Yes
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Remote Worker KITAS
$60,000 / year
1 year — 2 years
Yes
Yes
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Retirement KITAS
$1,500 / month
1 year — 5 years
Yes
Yes (5yr)
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Silver Hair Visa
$3,000 / month
5 years — 10 years
Yes
🇮🇷 Iran
Investor Residence Permit
€100,000 one-time
2 years — 5 years
Yes
Yes
🇮🇷 Iran
Special Residence Permit for Non-Iranian Elites
1 year — 5 years
Yes
Yes
🇮🇶 Iraq
Investment Residency
No fixed minimum investme...
1 year
No
Yes
🇮🇱 Israel
B/5 Investor Visa
$220,000 one-time
2 years
Yes
🇮🇱 Israel
Innovation Visa for Foreign Entrepreneurs
No minimum capital requir...
1 year — 2 years
Yes
🇯🇵 Japan
Business Manager Visa
¥30,000,000 one-time
6 months — 5 years
Yes
Yes
🇯🇵 Japan
Designated Activities (Long Stay for Sightseeing and Recreation)
¥30,000,000 one-time
6 months — 1 year
Yes
No
🇯🇵 Japan
Digital Nomad Visa
¥10,000,000 / year
6 months
Yes
No
🇯🇵 Japan
Future Creation Individual Visa (J-Find)
6 months — 2 years
Yes
🇯🇵 Japan
Startup Visa
No fixed minimum capital ...
1 year — 2 years
No
🇯🇴 Jordan
Annual Residence Permit Based on Bank Deposit
JOD 10,000 one-time
1 year — 5 years
Yes
Yes
🇯🇴 Jordan
Citizenship by Investment
JOD 500,000 one-time
3 years — Permanent
Yes
Yes (3yr)
🇯🇴 Jordan
Residency by Investment
JOD 200,000 one-time
5 years
Yes
Yes
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
A6 Investor Visa (Golden Visa)
$300,000 one-time
10 years
Yes
Yes (5yr)
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
C5 Business Immigrant Visa
No minimum capital for sm...
90 days — 2 years
Yes
Yes (5yr)
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
Digital Nomad Residency
No minimum income require...
1 year — 10 years
No
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
Neo Nomad Visa
$3,000 / month
1 year — 2 years
Yes
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
Permanent Residence Visa for In-Demand Professions
90 days — 10 years
Yes
Yes
🇰🇼 Kuwait
Investor Residency Permit
No fixed minimum — KDIPA ...
5 years — 15 years
Yes
Yes
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
Digital Nomad Status
No fixed minimum income t...
60 days — 10 years
Yes
Yes
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
Investment Visa
KGS 10,000,000 one-time
5 years — 10 years
Yes
🇱🇦 Laos
Investor Visa (NI-B2)
No universal fixed minimu...
3 months — 5 years
Yes
Yes
🇱🇧 Lebanon
Annual Residence Permit (Cash Bond Deposit)
Cash bond of 1,500,000,00...
1 year
Yes
Yes (5yr)
🇱🇧 Lebanon
Permanent Residence Permit (Financial Independence)
Cash guarantee of 4,500,0...
3 years
Yes
Yes (5yr)
🇲🇴 Macau
Major Investment Temporary Residency
No fixed statutory minimu...
18 months — 3 years
Yes
🇲🇴 Macau
Talent Recruitment Residence Permit
3 years — 5 years
Yes
🇲🇾 Malaysia
DE Rantau Nomad Pass
$2,000 / month
3 months — 2 years
Yes
No
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)
MYR 675,000 one-time
5 years — 20 years
Yes
No
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Malaysia Tech Entrepreneur Programme (MTEP)
MYR 50,000 one-time
1 year — 5 years
Yes
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Premium Visa Programme (PVIP)
MYR 1,000,000 one-time
20 years
Yes
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T)
MYR 15,000 / month
10 years
Yes
🇲🇻 Maldives
Corporate Resident Visa
$250,000 one-time
5 years
Yes
No
🇲🇳 Mongolia
Investor Visa
$100,000 one-time
1 year — 3 years
Yes
Yes (5yr)
🇳🇵 Nepal
Residential Visa for Investors
$100,000 one-time
1 year
Yes
Yes
🇳🇵 Nepal
Residential Visa for Persons of Exceptional Merit
1 year
Yes
No
🇳🇵 Nepal
Residential Visa for Retirees
$20,000 / year
1 year
Yes
No
🇴🇲 Oman
Golden Residency Program
OMR 250,000 one-time
5 years — 10 years
Yes
Yes
🇴🇲 Oman
Retiree Residence Card
OMR 4,000 / month
5 years
Yes
Yes
🇵🇰 Pakistan
Business-Investor Visa
$50,000 one-time
1 year — 5 years
Yes
Yes
🇵🇰 Pakistan
Long-Term Residency (LTR)
$50,000 one-time
5 years — 10 years
Yes
No
🇵🇭 Philippines
Digital Nomad Visa
$2,000 / month
1 year — 2 years
No
🇵🇭 Philippines
Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)
$75,000 one-time
Permanent
Yes
Yes (10yr)
🇵🇭 Philippines
Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV)
$800 / month
Permanent
Yes
Yes
🇶🇦 Qatar
Mustaqel Visa (Entrepreneur)
QAR 250,000 one-time
5 years
Yes
🇶🇦 Qatar
Mustaqel Visa (Talent)
5 years
Yes
🇶🇦 Qatar
Real Estate Investment Residency
QAR 730,000 one-time
1 year — 5 years
Yes
Yes
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Entrepreneur Residency
SAR 400,000 one-time
5 years — Permanent
Yes
No
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Gifted Premium Residency
5 years
Yes
Yes
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Investor Residency
SAR 7,000,000 one-time
Permanent
Yes
Yes
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Real Estate Owner Residency
SAR 4,000,000 one-time
1 year
Yes
Yes
🇸🇬 Singapore
EntrePass (Entrepreneur Pass)
SGD 100,000 one-time
1 year — 2 years
Yes
🇸🇬 Singapore
Global Investor Programme (GIP)
SGD 10,000,000 one-time
Permanent
Yes
Yes (2yr)
🇸🇬 Singapore
Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass)
SGD 30,000 / month
5 years
Yes
🇸🇬 Singapore
Tech.Pass
SGD 22,500 / month
2 years — 4 years
Yes
🇰🇷 South Korea
D-10 Job Seeker Visa
Must demonstrate sufficie...
6 months — 1 year
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
Immigrant Investor Scheme for Public Business
₩1,500,000,000 one-time
2 years — Permanent
Yes
🇰🇷 South Korea
Permanent Residence for Overseas Pension Beneficiaries
$6,083 / month
Permanent
Yes
Yes
🇰🇷 South Korea
Technology Startup Visa
No fixed minimum capital ...
1 year — 2 years
Yes
🇰🇷 South Korea
Tourism and Leisure Facility Investment Immigration
₩1,000,000,000 one-time
2 years — Permanent
Yes
🇰🇷 South Korea
Workation (Digital Nomad) Visa
$6,083 / month
1 year — 2 years
Yes
No
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Colombo Port City Investor Visa
$100,000 one-time
5 years — 10 years
Yes
No
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Condominium Investment Visa
$75,000 one-time
5 years — 10 years
Yes
No
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Digital Nomad Visa
$2,000 / month
1 year
Yes
No
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Golden Paradise Residence Visa
$100,000 one-time
5 years — 10 years
Yes
No
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Individual Investor Residence Visa
$100,000 one-time
5 years — 10 years
Yes
No
🇸🇾 Syria
Investment Residency Permit
No fixed minimum threshol...
1 year — Permanent
Yes
Yes
🇹🇼 Taiwan
Digital Nomad Visitor Visa
$40,000 / year
6 months — 2 years
No
Yes
🇹🇼 Taiwan
Employment Gold Card
1 year — 3 years
Yes
Yes (3yr)
🇹🇼 Taiwan
Entrepreneur Visa
NT$2,000,000 one-time
2 years
Yes
🇹🇼 Taiwan
Investor Resident Visa
$200,000 one-time
1 year — 5 years
Yes
🇹🇼 Taiwan
Plum Blossom Card (Investment APRC)
NT$15,000,000 one-time
Permanent
Yes
Yes
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
Investor Visa (Category C)
$500,000 one-time
2 years — 5 years
Yes
Yes
🇹🇭 Thailand
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
THB 500,000 / funds
180 days — 5 years
Yes
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
Long-Term Resident Visa (Work-from-Thailand Professionals)
$80,000 / year
5 years — 10 years
Yes
Yes
🇹🇭 Thailand
LTR Visa (Wealthy Global Citizens)
$500,000 one-time
5 years — 10 years
Yes
🇹🇭 Thailand
LTR Visa (Wealthy Pensioners)
$80,000 / year
5 years — 10 years
Yes
Yes
🇹🇭 Thailand
Non-Immigrant Visa (Investment)
THB 10,000,000 one-time
1 year
Yes
Yes
🇹🇭 Thailand
Non-Immigrant Visa O-A (Long Stay)
THB 65,000 / month
1 year
Yes
🇹🇭 Thailand
Non-Immigrant Visa O-X (Long Stay 10 Years)
THB 3,000,000 one-time
5 years — 10 years
Yes
🇹🇭 Thailand
SMART Visa S (Startup)
THB 600,000 one-time
6 months — 2 years
Yes
Yes
🇹🇱 Timor-Leste
Business Visa Class II
No minimum capital thresh...
6 months — 2 years
Yes
🇹🇱 Timor-Leste
Investor Residence Authorization
$1,500,000 one-time
2 years — Permanent
Yes
🇹🇷 Turkey
Citizenship by Investment
$400,000 one-time
5 years — Permanent
Yes
Yes
🇹🇷 Turkey
Digital Nomad Visa
$3,000 / month
1 year
Yes
🇹🇷 Turkey
Short-Term Residence Permit (Tourism Purpose)
$1,200 / month
6 months — 2 years
Yes
🇹🇷 Turkey
Turkiye TechVisa (Startup)
3 years
Yes
🇹🇷 Turkey
Turquoise Card
3 years — Permanent
Yes
Yes
🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
Investor Residence Permit
$500,000 one-time
5 years
Yes
Yes (7yr)
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Golden Visa (Entrepreneur)
AED 500,000 one-time
5 years — 10 years
Yes
Yes
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Golden Visa (Investor)
AED 2,000,000 one-time
5 years — 10 years
Yes
Yes
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Golden Visa (Talented Individuals)
10 years
Yes
Yes
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Green Visa (Freelancer / Self-Employed)
AED 360,000 / year
5 years
Yes
Yes
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Green Visa (Investor/Partner)
AED 1,000,000 one-time
5 years
Yes
Yes
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Job Exploration Visa
Must prove sufficient fun...
60 days
No
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Retirement Visa
AED 20,000 / month
5 years
Yes
No
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Virtual Work Residence Permit
$3,500 / month
1 year
Yes
No
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
Golden Visa
$250,000 one-time
5 years
Yes
No
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
Investment Visa
$280,500 one-time
3 years — Permanent
Yes
Yes (5yr)
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
IT Visa
$2,500 / month
1 year — 3 years
Yes
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Investor Visa (DT1-DT4)
₫3,000,000,000 one-time
1 year — 10 years
Yes
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Special Visa Exemption Card
5 years
No
Yes