--- title: "Moving to Bangladesh 2026: visas, requirements and tax" url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bangladesh/ lang: en updated: 2026-10-12 --- Wooden boats moored in Ratargul Swamp Forest, Sylhet, seen from above # Moving to Bangladesh 4 ways to move to Bangladesh in our guide: 1 investor route, 2 work visas, 1 student visa. No digital nomad visa. Checked against official sources on 12 October 2026. **Longest first stay:** **1 year** Work visa Bangladesh is a country where the visa system is closely tied to business, investment, and institutional sponsorship. Most long-stay routes begin with a recommendation from a government body such as BIDA or BEPZA, so the paperwork is specific and the process is formal. Foreign investors setting up or running a business Businesspeople travelling on a company invitation Experts and employees with a Bangladeshi employer Researchers, trainees, and interns at approved institutions Students admitted to a government-approved institution ## Investing · 1 ### [Investor visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bangladesh/investor-visa/) [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bangladesh/investor-visa/) ## Work · 2 ### [Work visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bangladesh/work-permit/) **First stay:** 1 yr [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bangladesh/work-permit/) ### [Research and training visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bangladesh/research-visa/) Can't work [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bangladesh/research-visa/) ## Student · 1 ### [Student visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bangladesh/student-visa/) Needs money in the bank [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bangladesh/student-visa/) ## Tax Residents of Bangladesh are taxed on income from all sources, in and outside Bangladesh, while non-residents are taxed only on income that arises or is received in Bangladesh. Residence is tested on days present in the income year, not on your visa status. The rates are set each year by the Finance Act, so the income bar and thresholds change. Standard rules ### [Personal income tax: residents taxed on worldwide income, 0% to 30% scale from a BDT 400,000 tax-free limit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bangladesh/tax/#tax-bd-pit-ordinary) **Details** - Limit: BDT 400k/yr ≈ $3,250 Residents of Bangladesh are taxed on income from all sources, in and outside Bangladesh, on a scale of nil up to BDT 400,000, (≈ $3,250) then 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 30% (tax years 2026-27 and 2027-28), with a minimum tax of BDT 5,000 (≈ $41) once income exceeds the tax-free limit; one third of employment income, up to BDT 500,000, (≈ $4,060) is exempt. #### Taxed on Total income from employment, rent, agriculture, business, capital gains, financial assets and other sources; one third of income from employment or BDT 500,000, (≈ $4,060) whichever is less, is exempt from total income; the scale is set by the Finance Act (2026 for tax years 2026-27 and 2027-28). #### Who it applies to - An individual is resident for an income year if present in Bangladesh for 183 days or more in that year, or for 90 days or more in that year and 365 days or more in the four preceding years. - Residents are taxed on income accruing or arising in Bangladesh or outside it, and on income received in or outside Bangladesh. - Scale for tax years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (Finance Act 2026): first BDT 400,000 (≈ $3,250) nil; next BDT 300,000 (≈ $2,440) 10%; next BDT 400,000 (≈ $3,250) 15%; next BDT 500,000 (≈ $4,060) 20%; next BDT 2,000,000 (≈ $16,200) 25%; the remainder 30%. - Higher tax-free limits: BDT 450,000 (≈ $3,650) for women and taxpayers aged 65 or over; BDT 525,000 (≈ $4,260) for third-gender taxpayers and persons with disabilities; BDT 550,000 (≈ $4,460) for gazetted war-wounded freedom fighters and gazetted July 2024 fighters; plus BDT 50,000 (≈ $410) for each disabled child or dependant of a parent or guardian. - Minimum tax: BDT 5,000 (≈ $41) once total income exceeds the tax-free limit (BDT 1,000 (≈ $8) for new taxpayers), even if the computed tax is lower, zero or negative. - Employment income: one third of income from employment, up to BDT 500,000, (≈ $4,060) is exempt from total income. - Surcharge on the computed tax by net wealth shown in the statement of assets and liabilities: nil up to BDT 40 million (≈ $325,000) (4 crore); 10% above that up to BDT 100 million (≈ $812,000), or for a person holding more than one motor car or a house property over 8,000 square feet; 20% above BDT 100 million (≈ $812,000) up to BDT 200 million (≈ $1,620,000); 30% above BDT 200 million (≈ $1,620,000) up to BDT 500 million (≈ $4,060,000); 35% above BDT 500 million (≈ $4,060,000). #### Exclusions - Non-residents are taxed only on income accruing, arising or deemed to arise in Bangladesh, or received in Bangladesh. - The scale does not apply to income of tobacco product manufacturers from that business. #### Limits - BDT 400,000 a year (≈ $3,250) · Tax-free income limit for general taxpayers, tax years 2026-27 and 2027-28 - BDT 450,000 a year (≈ $3,650) · Tax-free limit for women and taxpayers aged 65 or over - BDT 525,000 a year (≈ $4,260) · Tax-free limit for third-gender taxpayers and persons with disabilities - BDT 550,000 a year (≈ $4,460) · Tax-free limit for gazetted war-wounded freedom fighters and gazetted July 2024 fighters - BDT 5,000 a year (≈ $41) · Minimum tax once total income exceeds the tax-free limit (BDT 1,000 (≈ $8) for new taxpayers) - BDT 500,000 a year (≈ $4,060) · Cap on the employment income exemption (one third of income from employment, whichever is less), from tax year 2025-26 #### Days in the country - At least 183 days in income year · An individual present in Bangladesh for 183 days or more in the income year is resident. - At least 90 days in income year, with 365 days in the four preceding years · An individual present for 90 days or more in the income year and for 365 days or more in the four preceding years is resident. #### Tax residence Residence is tested on days present in Bangladesh in the income year, not on visa status. #### Visas Immigration status does not decide tax residence. #### Other taxes Surcharge on high net wealth applies on top of the income tax; VAT and social contributions are separate. Checked against official sources on 12 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/) [Full page →](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bangladesh/tax/) Checked against official sources on 12 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/) **No digital nomad visa in Bangladesh.** Remote workers usually look at [Investor visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bangladesh/investor-visa/), or [nomad visas elsewhere](https://settleanywhere.com/visas/digital-nomad/). **Switch to later · 1** Spouse visas ### [Citizenship by marriage](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bangladesh/spouse-of-citizen/) [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bangladesh/spouse-of-citizen/) ## Arriving in Bangladesh: first steps 1. Make sure your visa matches your purpose and that your sponsor has provided the required recommendation or invitation. 2. Arrange health cover for yourself and any dependents for the length of your stay. 3. Have a confirmed address in Bangladesh, as you will need it for registration and official correspondence. 4. Open a local bank account if you will receive salary or manage investment funds, as bank statements are often required for extensions. 5. Complete any registration or reporting required by the Department of Immigration and Passports or your sponsoring authority. 6. Keep copies of your passport, visa, and sponsor documents, as extensions and police verification will ask for them. ## Questions people ask ### How much do you need to invest for residency in Bangladesh? Bangladesh has 1 investor route. It is [Investor visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bangladesh/investor-visa/). ### What work visas does Bangladesh offer foreigners? Bangladesh has 2 work visas. [Work visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bangladesh/work-permit/) gives a first stay of 1 year that can be renewed. There is also [Research and training visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bangladesh/research-visa/). ### How do I get a student visa for Bangladesh? Bangladesh has 1 student visa. It is [Student visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bangladesh/student-visa/). ## Compare with [🇹🇭 Thailand](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/) [🇯🇵 Japan](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/) [🇮🇩 Indonesia](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/) [🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/) [🇸🇬 Singapore](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/singapore/) [🇲🇾 Malaysia](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/malaysia/) [🇻🇳 Vietnam](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/vietnam/) [🇰🇷 South Korea](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/south-korea/) ≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.