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Bangladesh Research and training visa
Research, training and internship visa (R)
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Key facts
Research and training visa is a work route for Bangladesh. You can't take local work. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
Time and long term
RenewalRenewable, 3 years max
The Department of Immigration and Passports can extend the visa up to three years.
Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, DCDepartment of Immigration and Passports, Government of Bangladesh
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route is capped at 3 years in total
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Bangladesh
- Work isn't allowed on this route
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The applicant is a participant in an internship, research or training at an approved organisation or institution.
Documents3
- A request from the concerned institution or organisation and a recommendation of the concerned ministry.
- A letter from the institution in Bangladesh and one from the applicant's institution, each stating the purpose of the visit.
- A letter of concurrence from the concerned ministry of the Government of Bangladesh.
After you arrive1
- To extend the visa, provide the appointing authority's recommendation and a positive verification report from the police and the National Security Intelligence.
When you become tax resident
How Bangladesh decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 3 years in total
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a income yearAn individual present in Bangladesh for 183 days or more in the income year is resident.
- At least 90 days in a income year, with 365 days in the four preceding yearsAn individual present for 90 days or more in the income year and for 365 days or more in the four preceding years is resident.
- Foreign-source income
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.
All tax rules for Bangladesh Tax records checked
Full official text
Visa for participants in internships, research or training at an approved organisation or institution in Bangladesh, issued on the request of the institution and a ministry recommendation. 1 2 3 4
Requirements
- The applicant is a participant in an internship, research or training at an approved organisation or institution. 1
- A request from the concerned institution or organisation and a recommendation of the concerned ministry. 1
- A letter from the institution in Bangladesh and one from the applicant's institution, each stating the purpose of the visit. 2
- A letter of concurrence from the concerned ministry of the Government of Bangladesh. 2
- To extend the visa, provide the appointing authority's recommendation and a positive verification report from the police and the National Security Intelligence. 1
Stay
- Research (R) visa issued for up to three months with single, double or multiple entries and stays of up to 90 days per visit; the Department of Immigration and Passports can extend it up to three years.
- Visa validity: 3 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Foreign nationals with a Bangladesh visa; visa-exempt and visa-on-arrival rules depend on nationality.
Work
Paid or unpaid employment is prohibited.
Family
Spouses and dependent family members apply for the matching family visa with proof of the relationship.
Official sources
- Types and Essential Documents of Visa · Department of Immigration and Passports, Government of Bangladesh · checked 2026-10-11
- Requirements for visa · Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Berlin · checked 2026-10-11
- Research visa (R) · Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, DC · checked 2026-10-11
- Visa processing fees · Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, DC · checked 2026-10-11
Research and training visa and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and training visa | – | – | No |
| Work visa | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| LTR · Highly Skilled Thailand | Needs income of $80k+ a year | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Engineer/Specialist visa Japan | – | 5 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Golden Visa · Parent rep $25M Indonesia | Needs an investment from $25M | 5 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Research and training visa?
Research (R) visa issued for up to three months with single, double or multiple entries and stays of up to 90 days per visit; the Department of Immigration and Passports can extend it up to three years.
Can I work on the Research and training visa?
No. Paid or unpaid employment is prohibited.
Can I bring my family on the Research and training visa?
Spouses and dependent family members apply for the matching family visa with proof of the relationship.
How are Research and training visa holders taxed in Bangladesh?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Research and training visa. The standard rules apply: 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.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 4 official sources. Status: partly verified; the page marks the facts an official source does not fully confirm.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Types and Essential Documents of Visa · Department of Immigration and Passports, Government of Bangladesh · checked 2026-10-11
- Requirements for visa · Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Berlin · checked 2026-10-11
- Research visa (R) · Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, DC · checked 2026-10-11
- Visa processing fees · Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, DC · checked 2026-10-11
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