🇧🇩 Bangladesh · Employer-sponsored work

NGO Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Age range18–65

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 3 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Documents

  • Printed copy of duly filled in online VISA application form and signed accordingly
  • Recent passport size colour photo- 2 (Two) copies with white background
  • Original Passport (valid at least for six months) with photocopy of photo page
  • If applying with a passport other than British, valid Residence permit or visa evidence (or online BRP with photo)
  • Letter of appointment with full terms, conditions and salary details from the NGO
  • Recommendation letter from the NGO Affairs Bureau of Bangladesh
  • A letter from concern organization in UK/Ireland mentioning the applicant's position in the organization and the purpose of visit to Bangladesh

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://bhclondon.org.uk/ngo-visa.
  3. Typical processing: ~7 days.

Frequently asked

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Job offer
https://bhclondon.org.uk/ngo-visa · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://bhclondon.org.uk/ngo-visa · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://bhclondon.org.uk/ngo-visa · verified 2026-06-24
No direct PR path

“A NGO visa may be issued for maximum three (03) months ... Extension up to three (03) years could be obtained ... (temporary visa, no PR pathway stated).”

https://bhclondon.org.uk/ngo-visa · verified 2026-06-24

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.

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