Bringing foreign professionals to Bangladesh involves several authorities, multiple documents and strict timelines. A missing signature or an expired permit can disrupt operations and create unnecessary stress for your people. Travel Desk Bangladesh manages the full documentation lifecycle for your expatriate staff, so your HR and admin teams can focus on their core work.
What We Handle
Visa Support
Guidance on the appropriate visa category for the role and preparation of the supporting documents required for application or endorsement.
Work Permit
Preparation, submission and follow-up of work permit applications, including BIDA- and BEPZA-related processes depending on where your company is registered.
Security Clearance
Tracking and follow-up of the security clearance stage that forms part of the work permit process.
Visa Extension
Timely preparation and processing of visa extensions, so your expatriate staff remain compliant throughout their assignment.
Exit Visa and Departure Formalities
Support with exit visa and related formalities when an assignment ends or an expatriate needs to travel.
Ongoing Expat Support
A single point of contact for renewals, reminders and documentation questions throughout the expatriate’s time in Bangladesh.
Our Step-by-Step Process
- Initial consultation. We discuss the expatriate’s nationality, role, employer registration (for example, BIDA or BEPZA) and planned start date to understand which processes apply.
- Document checklist. We prepare a case-specific checklist of personal and company documents and explain how each should be prepared.
- Document review. We review everything you provide for completeness and consistency before any submission, to reduce the risk of queries or rejections.
- Application and submission. We prepare the applications and manage submission through the relevant channels.
- Follow-up and tracking. We follow up at each stage, including security clearance, and keep you informed of progress and any additional requirements.
- Completion and handover. Once approvals are issued, we hand over the documents and confirm the validity dates.
- Renewal reminders. We track expiry dates and contact you in advance so that extensions and renewals are started in good time.
Processing times depend on the relevant authorities and the specifics of each case. We will give you a realistic expectation at the start and keep you updated throughout; we do not promise timelines that are outside our control.
General Documents List
Important: requirements vary; we confirm per case. The list below is a general guide only. The exact documents depend on the visa or permit type, the expatriate’s nationality, the employer’s registration and current regulations.
From the Expatriate
- Valid passport (with sufficient validity and blank pages)
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Current visa copy (for extensions or renewals)
- Educational and professional certificates
- Curriculum vitae
- Other personal documents as requested for the specific application
From the Employer
- Appointment letter or employment contract
- Company registration documents (for example, trade licence and incorporation documents)
- BIDA or BEPZA registration documents, as applicable
- Board resolution or authorisation letter, where required
- Company tax-related documents, where required
- Other supporting documents as requested for the specific application
We will confirm the precise list, format and any attestation requirements before you begin collecting documents.
Why Companies Trust TDB with Expat Files
- Precision: every document checked before submission.
- Confidentiality: passport and personal data handled with care and shared only as required for the application.
- Executive-level care: your expatriate professionals are treated as the valued colleagues they are.
- One point of contact: one person who knows the full history of each file.
- Proactive reminders: we track expiry dates so renewals start in good time.
Start with an Initial Conversation
Tell us about the expatriate and the role. We will explain which processes apply and what you need to prepare.