Bangladesh · Investor / Golden Visa

Investor Visa (PI — Private Investor)

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)

Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-18 · Our methodology

4/10 diff

Moderate

For foreign nationals making qualifying investment in Bangladeshi entity (typically via BIDA-registered company). MRV Fo…

Min income

—

Processing

1+ days

Path to PR

Job offer

Not required

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Direct answer

For foreign nationals making qualifying investment in Bangladeshi entity (typically via BIDA-registered company). MRV Form-4 §49 captures 'Amount of Investment (For Investor)' and §50 'Name and Address of Company'. Foreigners Act 1946 §3 framework + BIDA registration regime.

At a Glance

Visa Duration

12 months

Processing Time

1+ days

Min Income

—

Path to PR

Difficulty

4/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
Age Range	18+
Job Offer Required	No
Sponsorship Required	No
Health Insurance Required	No
Passport Restrictions	Excludes: IL

Family & Rights

Right	Details
Path to Permanent Residency	No

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Dhaka

Single (monthly)€950

Family (monthly)€2,375

Rent 1BR (center)€450

Groceries€300

Transport pass€100

Chittagong

Single (monthly)€800

Family (monthly)€2,000

Rent 1BR (center)€350

Groceries€280

Transport pass€90

Sylhet

Single (monthly)€650

Family (monthly)€1,625

Rent 1BR (center)€280

Groceries€240

Transport pass€70

Khulna

Single (monthly)€600

Family (monthly)€1,500

Rent 1BR (center)€240

Groceries€220

Transport pass€60

Rajshahi

Single (monthly)€580

Family (monthly)€1,450

Rent 1BR (center)€220

Groceries€210

Transport pass€55

Savar

Single (monthly)€630

Family (monthly)€1,575

Rent 1BR (center)€260

Groceries€230

Transport pass€65

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Investor Visa (PI — Private Investor)?

Can the Investor Visa (PI — Private Investor) lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Bangladesh?

Yes. Bangladesh offers 4 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Bangladesh country page.

What is the cost of living in Bangladesh?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Dhaka: €950/mo; Chittagong: €800/mo; Sylhet: €650/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

bida.gov.bd

Data last verified: 2026-06-09 · See our methodology

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