The E-1 Visa Recommendation offers foreign investors and commercial workers a pathway to engage in trade activities within Bangladesh. Endorsed by relevant authorities, this visa facilitates international business collaborations and promotes economic interactions, driving growth and cross-border partnerships. The legal basis for this visa is grounded in several key regulations, including the BIDA Act 2016, the BIDA Guideline 2023, and the VISA Policy 2006.
Issuing authority
AuthorityBangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)
Address: E-6/B, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Agargaon, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
Email: service@bida.gov.bd
Required list of all documents
1. Copy of Permission letter for branch/liaison/representative office in case of locally incorporated company Memorandum of Article and Certificate of incorporation.
2. Board resolution for engaging the foreign national(s)
3. Photograph of the Expatriate/Investor
4. Copy of Passport of the Investor (Whole of the used part) each of the pages chronologically
5. Service contact/ agreement with the machinery supplier
6. Up-to-date Income tax clearance certificate (Organization)
7. Attachment of company’s comments as per remarks (if any).
8. Certificate of all academic qualification and professional experiences for the expatriates
[All documents shall have to be attested by the Chairman/ CEO/ Managing Director/ Country Manager/ Chief Executive of the Company/ firms]
Step by step all process
Step 1: Collect Information from BIDA Office Website: The first step for the applicant is to collect information from the BIDA office website. This involves thoroughly reviewing the available resources and understanding the requirements and procedures outlined by BIDA.
Step 2 Fill up information through Online: The applicant needs to sign up for an online account on the BIDA website. Once the account is created, the applicant fills out the required information online as specified by BIDA. This involves providing detailed and accurate information and uploading the necessary documents for review.
Step 3 Approval letter: If all the submitted documents are satisfactory, BIDA will issue an online approval letter & tracking number. This indicates that the application has been reviewed and meets the necessary criteria. The applicant then obtains the approval, completing the process. This approval is essential for proceeding with the intended activities that required BIDA’s authorization.
Fee schedule
No fee
Official time limit
24 working Hours
Actual time limit
Depends on the filled-up column and uploads the documents properly