🇧🇩 Bangladesh · Naturalisation

Naturalization under the Naturalization Act, 1926 & Citizenship Act, 1951 — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-09 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€21
Minimum annual salary€355
Proof of savings€710
Minimum investment€355
Work experience5+ years
Age range21–60

Costs

Application / consular fee€7

Duration & renewal

Citizenship possible after 5 years.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1926/en/17214.
  3. Typical processing: ~30 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €21.

Sources & verification

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

Minimum monthly income
Minimum annual salary
Years to citizenship

“that he has resided in [Bangladesh] throughout the period of twelve months immediately preceding the date of application, and has, during the seven years immediately preceding the said period of twelve months. resided in [Bangladesh] for a period amounting in the aggregate to not less than four years (4 years aggregate + 1 year continuous = 5)”

Open to all nationalities

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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 2026-06-09.

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