About the Bangladesh Digital Nomad Visa
Bangladesh offers the No dedicated digital nomad visa. Tourist Visa on Arrival or e-Visa for most nationalities. for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Bangladesh for Tourist Visa on Arrival: 30 days (extendable). Eligible nationalities for Visa on Arrival include US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and many others. E-Visa: 30 or 90 days. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least the income required by the program, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Bangladesh treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No minimum income for tourist visa. Must show adequate funds. No remote work visa framework.
Documents needed
- Visa on Arrival/E-Visa: valid passport (6+ months validity)
- return or onward flight
- proof of accommodation
- financial means
- passport photo
- application form. Some nationalities require advance embassy visa — check evisa.immigration.gov.bd.
How to Apply for the Bangladesh DNV
Processing time: Visa on Arrival: immediate at Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Chittagong Shah Amanat Airport (CGP). E-Visa online: 3–7 business days at evisa.immigration.gov.bd.
- 1FOR DIGITAL NOMADS:
- 2Check eligibility for Visa on Arrival at Bangladesh immigration (immigration.gov.bd). Most Western nationalities are eligible.
- 3For planned trips: apply for e-Visa online at evisa.immigration.gov.bd (USD $51; 3–7 business days) to avoid airport queues.
- 4Enter at Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) or other international airports.
- 5For longer stays: apply for extension at Department of Immigration and Passports in Dhaka.
- 6No formal digital nomad framework. Check government travel advisories for current conditions.
Application fees: Visa on Arrival: USD $51 (30 days). E-Visa: USD $51 (standard) or varies by duration and nationality. Some SAARC nationals have simplified entry arrangements.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: Tourist Visa on Arrival: 30 days (extendable). Eligible nationalities for Visa on Arrival include US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and many others. E-Visa: 30 or 90 days.
Renewal: Yes — the No dedicated digital nomad visa. Tourist Visa on Arrival or e-Visa for most nationalities. can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Bangladesh
Bangladesh income tax: progressive up to 30%. Tax residency after 182 days/year. Non-residents: taxed only on Bangladesh-sourced income. No digital nomad tax framework. Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT).