Residence permit renewal in Bangladesh
Renewing a residence permit in Bangladesh involves submitting an application through the Department of Immigration and Passports. Applicants must provide documentation confirming their ongoing employment, investment, or personal status to maintain legal residency.
It is standard practice to begin the renewal process at least 60 to 90 days before the current permit expires. This accounts for administrative processing times and potential delays in security clearance or document verification.
Start 90 days ahead
Processing times vary significantly based on the applicant's visa category, such as investor, employment, or work permit status.
The process
- 1Log in to the official E-Immigration portal to initiate the visa extension or permit renewal application.
- 2Complete the digital application form with current personal and professional details.
- 3Pay the applicable visa extension or renewal fees through the specified government payment channels.
- 4Submit the printed application along with supporting documents to the local immigration office or regional passport office.
- 5Attend any required in-person interviews or provide biometric updates if requested by immigration officials.
- 6Collect the renewed residence permit or endorsement once notification of approval is received.
What to bring
- Valid passport
- Current residence permit or visa copy
- Proof of employment or business registration documents
- Company recommendation letter or invitation letter (for work-based permits)
- Proof of payment of fees
- Recent passport-sized photographs
Who handles it
Department of Immigration and Passports (বহিরাগমন ও পাসপোর্ট অধিদপ্তর)
Fees vary based on the duration of the extension and the specific category of the residence permit; verify the current fee schedule via the official E-Immigration portal.
What commonly goes wrong
- Failure to maintain a valid residence permit before the expiration date may lead to overstay penalties.
- Ensure that all supporting company documents, such as work permits (E-category), are also up to date, as the residence permit is often dependent on these.
- Incomplete documentation or errors in the online form submission can lead to significant processing delays.
Sources
- Department of Immigration and Passports - Bangladesh dip.gov.bd
- Bangladesh E-Immigration Portal visa.gov.bd
Other documents in Bangladesh
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