Options for Bangladesh Nationals
Bangladesh has one of the world's least powerful passports by visa-free access, creating strong and growing demand among Bangladeshi nationals for second citizenship and international residency options. The large diaspora in the Gulf and UK represents a significant pool of potential applicants, though enhanced due diligence requirements and the need for transparent wealth documentation mean the application process requires careful preparation.
Your Passport
Passport Rank
#100
Visa-Free
42
destinations
allowed
residence based
Key Considerations for Bangladesh Nationals
- 01Bangladesh permits dual citizenship with a number of countries; Bangladeshis who have acquired foreign nationality may hold a Dual Nationality Certificate (DNC) to maintain ties to Bangladesh.
- 02The Bangladeshi passport has one of the lowest visa-free footprints globally, making it a strong driver of demand for second citizenship and residency programmes among Bangladeshi nationals.
- 03Bangladesh has a large and economically significant diaspora concentrated in the Middle East, United Kingdom, and Malaysia; remittance flows are a major component of Bangladesh's GDP and a key financial planning consideration.
- 04Bangladeshi nationals applying to CBI programmes and opening accounts at international banks typically face enhanced due diligence requirements, requiring thorough source-of-funds documentation and transparency about business activities.
- 05The National Board of Revenue (NBR) taxes residents on worldwide income; non-residents are generally taxed only on Bangladesh-source income. Tax residency is based on physical presence.
- 06Bangladesh's growing garment, tech, and remittance economy has created a class of high-net-worth individuals seeking international mobility and asset protection through second residency and citizenship.
Program Restrictions
general: Bangladeshi applicants are subject to enhanced due diligence in most CBI programmes; comprehensive source-of-funds documentation and clear business ownership trails are required to meet compliance standards.
Visa Programs Available to You
82 programsPortugal D7 Passive Income Visa
Portugal PRT
Processing
2mo
Min. Income
$820
Citizenship
5y
Portugal D8 Digital Nomad Visa
Portugal PRT
Processing
2mo
Min. Income
$3,280
Citizenship
5y
Portugal Golden Visa (ARI)
Portugal PRT
Processing
6mo
Min. Income
ā
Citizenship
5y
Spain Non-Lucrative Visa
Spain ESP
Processing
3mo
Min. Income
$2,800
Citizenship
10y
Spain Digital Nomad Visa
Spain ESP
Processing
3mo
Min. Income
$2,800
Citizenship
10y
Italy Elective Residence Visa
Italy ITA
Processing
3mo
Min. Income
$33,000
Citizenship
10y
Greece Golden Visa
Greece GRC
Processing
4mo
Min. Income
ā
Citizenship
7y
Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
Malta MLT
Processing
6mo
Min. Income
ā
Citizenship
No
Banking That Accepts Your Passport
15 optionsWise (formerly TransferWise)
multi currency account
40 currencies
Free
Revolut
digital bank
36 currencies
Free
N26
digital bank
1 currencies
Free
Chase UK
digital bank
1 currencies
Free
HSBC Expat
traditional bank
19 currencies
$35/mo
Interactive Brokers
brokerage
23 currencies
Free
Charles Schwab International
brokerage
1 currencies
Free
Standard Chartered
traditional bank
12 currencies
$10/mo
DBS Bank Singapore
traditional bank
13 currencies
$7/mo
Emirates NBD
traditional bank
6 currencies
Free
Mercury
digital bank
1 currencies
Free
Payoneer
multi currency account
70 currencies
Free
Monzo
digital bank
1 currencies
Free
Starling Bank
digital bank
1 currencies
Free
Nubank
digital bank
1 currencies
Free
Company Formation Jurisdictions
17 jurisdictionsUK Private Limited Company (Ltd)
Setup: $50
25% (19% for profits under GBP 50,000; marginal relief between GBP 50,000ā250,000)
Banking: moderate
US Delaware LLC
Setup: $200
0% at state level (no Delaware state income tax on out-of-state activity); federal tax depends on election (pass-through by default or C-Corp election)
Banking: moderate
US Wyoming LLC
Setup: $100
0% at state level (no Wyoming state income tax); federal tax depends on entity election
Banking: moderate
Estonia OĆ (Private Limited Company)
Setup: $265
0% on retained earnings; 20% on distributed profits (unique deferred distribution tax model)
Banking: difficult
Dubai DMCC Free Zone Company
Setup: $8,500
9% UAE Corporate Tax (effective June 2023) on taxable profits over AED 375,000; 0% for Qualifying Free Zone Persons meeting substance requirements
Banking: moderate
Dubai IFZA Free Zone Company
Setup: $5,500
9% UAE Corporate Tax on profits over AED 375,000; 0% for Qualifying Free Zone Persons on qualifying income
Banking: moderate
Singapore Private Limited Company (Pte Ltd)
Setup: $400
17% headline rate; effective rate often 8ā10% due to startup tax exemptions (75% exemption on first SGD 100,000 for first 3 years)
Banking: moderate
Hong Kong Private Limited Company
Setup: $500
16.5% standard; 8.25% on first HKD 2 million of assessable profits (two-tiered regime)
Banking: difficult
BVI Business Company (BC)
Setup: $2,000
0% (no corporate income tax, capital gains tax, or withholding tax)
Banking: difficult
Cayman Islands LLC
Setup: $3,500
0% (no corporate tax, income tax, capital gains tax, or withholding tax; 20-year tax exemption certificate available)
Banking: difficult
Portugal Lda (Sociedade por Quotas)
Setup: $1,200
21% standard IRC; 17% on first EUR 25,000 for SMEs; municipal surcharge up to 1.5%; RFAI and other incentives available
Banking: moderate
Georgia Individual Entrepreneur (IE) with Virtual Zone
Setup: $50
1% on turnover up to GEL 500,000/year (Small Business Status); 0% on IT/software exports for Virtual Zone Person status; standard rate 15% corporate + 5% dividend withholding
Banking: easy
Ireland Limited Company (Ltd)
Setup: $350
12.5%
Banking: moderate
Netherlands BV
Setup: $1,500
19-25.8%
Banking: moderate
Cyprus Limited Company
Setup: $2,000
12.5%
Banking: moderate
Malta Limited Company
Setup: $2,500
5% effective (via refund system)
Banking: moderate
Seychelles IBC (International Business Company)
Setup: $700
0% (offshore income)
Banking: difficult
Citizenship by Investment
10 programsMalta Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment
Malta
From
$690,000
Processing
14mo
Visa-Free
186
Due Diligence
extensive
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment
St Kitts and Nevis
From
$250,000
Processing
6mo
Visa-Free
157
Due Diligence
enhanced
Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment
Dominica
From
$100,000
Processing
5mo
Visa-Free
144
Due Diligence
enhanced
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment
Antigua and Barbuda
From
$130,000
Processing
6mo
Visa-Free
151
Due Diligence
enhanced
Grenada Citizenship by Investment
Grenada
From
$150,000
Processing
6mo
Visa-Free
148
Due Diligence
enhanced
St Lucia Citizenship by Investment
St Lucia
From
$100,000
Processing
5mo
Visa-Free
146
Due Diligence
enhanced
Turkish Citizenship by Investment
Turkey
From
$400,000
Processing
4mo
Visa-Free
110
Due Diligence
standard
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment (DSP / VDSP)
Vanuatu
From
$130,000
Processing
2mo
Visa-Free
113
Due Diligence
standard
Egyptian Citizenship by Investment
Egypt
From
$300,000
Processing
6mo
Visa-Free
53
Due Diligence
standard
Jordanian Citizenship by Investment
Jordan
From
$750,000
Processing
9mo
Visa-Free
57
Due Diligence
enhanced