🛂 UAE Work Visa for Bangladeshi Citizens (2026)
Eligibility, documents and process — plus a free fee calculator on the main /visa page.
Quick answer
Bangladeshi passport holders are not eligible for UAE visa-on-arrival. A pre-arranged Work Visa is required before travel, obtainable through an airline, licensed travel agency, or UAE-based sponsor.
Eligibility for Bangladeshi passport holders
Bangladeshi passport holders are not eligible for visa-on-arrival or visa-free entry. A pre-arranged visa via an authorized sponsor is required.
Bangladesh hosts one of the UAE's largest expatriate communities.
About the UAE Work Visa
Employer-sponsored residence visa that lets the holder live and work in the UAE for the duration of their employment contract.
Typical documents
- Passport copy with at least 6 months validity
- Attested educational certificates (degree, diploma)
- Signed employment contract from a UAE-based employer
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Medical fitness test
- Emirates ID application
- Health insurance (typically employer-provided)
- Work permit or entry permit issued by MOHRE or the relevant free zone authority
How Bangladeshi citizens typically apply
Applications for Bangladeshi passport holders are typically routed through the following authorized channels:
- Licensed UAE travel agencies
- Emirates Airlines
- Etihad Airways
- UAE-based family sponsor
Nearest UAE diplomatic mission: Dhaka (Embassy).
Notes specific to Bangladeshi applicants
- A UAE-based sponsor (employer, travel agency, or airline) is required for all applications.
- Bangladesh is not on the mandatory PCC list (as of the April 2026 rule update) — though general document verification still applies.
Common rejection reasons
- Failed medical fitness test
- Unattested educational certificates
- Employer not in good standing with MOHRE
- Previous absconding or labour case record
- Mismatched job title vs. qualifications
Process notes
- UAE law requires the EMPLOYER to cover all work-visa costs, including renewals. Employees should not be asked to pay these out of pocket.
- Free zone employment visas typically cost less than mainland employment visas.
- For an estimate of current fees, use the calculator on the main UAE Visa page.
Get current fees and currency conversion
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FAQ
Bangladeshi passport holders are not eligible for visa-on-arrival or visa-free entry. A pre-arranged visa via an authorized sponsor is required.
Employer-sponsored residence visa that lets the holder live and work in the UAE for the duration of their employment contract.
A UAE Work Visa is typically valid for Typically 2 years; tied to the employment contract. It can be extended subject to current rules.
Typical documents include: Passport copy with at least 6 months validity; Attested educational certificates (degree, diploma); Signed employment contract from a UAE-based employer; Recent passport-size photographs. Specific requirements may vary by sponsor and emirate.
Fees vary by visa duration, sponsor, and processing speed. For an up-to-date estimate, use the free UAE Visa Fee Calculator on the main /visa page.