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Italy Work Visa Submission Procedure for Bangladeshi
Bangladeshi passport, work visa application checklist, employment documents, and a worker overlooking Rome with the Italian flag, illustrating the Italy Work Visa Submission Procedure for Bangladeshi applicants.
Italy Work Visa Submission Procedure for Bangladeshi

Applicants applying for Italian work visas in Bangladesh under the L/N category must register through a designated online webform from 25th October 2026, according to updated submission instructions.

26.10.2026

Greece Visa Applications in Dhaka: GVCW Center Closure Update
Greece Visa Applications in Dhaka: GVCW Center Closure Update
Greece Visa Applications in Dhaka: GVCW Center Closure Update

The GVCW Visa Application Center (VAC) in Dhaka has officially ceased all operations as of January 1, 2026.

31.01.2026

Sweden Introduces Online Euro Visa Fee Payments
Sweden online euro visa fee payment illustration featuring a laptop displaying a €90 visa fee, Swedish flag, green Bangladesh passport, online payment options, and Stockholm skyline.
Sweden Introduces Online Euro Visa Fee Payments

Applicants who apply for a Schengen visa through VFS Global’s Sweden visa application centers need to pay their visa fees online in euros on the day they submit their application, starting from October 15, 2026.

19.10.2026

Kenya Makes Mandatory Travel Insurance Available Separately From ETA
Kenya travel insurance and ETA update represented by a Kenyan passport, travel map and insurance confirmation against a Nairobi and Mount Kenya backdrop.
Kenya Makes Mandatory Travel Insurance Available Separately From ETA

Kenya’s mandatory travel insurance requirement is now available as a separate purchase through the government’s eCitizen platform, allowing travellers to obtain insurance before applying for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

08.10.2026

Uganda No Longer Requires Yellow Fever Certificate for Entry
Uganda travel scene with the national flag, passport and crossed-out yellow fever certificate representing the updated entry requirement.
Uganda No Longer Requires Yellow Fever Certificate for Entry

Uganda has taken away a long-standing rule for international visitors: now, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is not needed to enter the country anymore.

04.10.2026

Laos Stops New Work Permits and Labour Visas for Bangladeshis
Laos Stops New Work Permits and Labour Visas for Bangladeshis
Laos Stops New Work Permits and Labour Visas for Bangladeshis

Laos has suspended new work permits, labour-import plans and labour-project approvals for Bangladeshi nationals from 1st September until the end of 2026. The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare issued the directive on 9th September, with the measure reported by The Laotian Times on 14 September.

30.09.2026

New Zealand Expands Post-Study Work Options for International Graduates
New Zealand skyline with graduation cap, study materials and work visa documents representing expanded post-study work options for international graduates.
New Zealand Expands Post-Study Work Options for International Graduates

New Zealand is making it easier for graduates to stay and work after they finish their studies starting from 16 November 2026. This change gives some graduates an option to stay in New Zealand and work. At the time New Zealand will also introduce a new six‑month Short‑Term Graduate Work Visa for graduates who are not eligible for the Post‑Study Work Visa.

23.09.2026

Solomon Islands Introduces New Electronic Visa System
Solomon Islands Introduces New Electronic Visa System
Solomon Islands Introduces New Electronic Visa System

The Solomon Islands Government has officially introduced a new electronic visa system, allowing individuals to apply for, process, and receive visa approvals online.This initiative aims to enhance the country's border management processes.

09.09.2026

Bangladesh Bank Raises Annual Foreign Travel Allowance
Bangladesh Bank Raises Annual Foreign Travel Allowance
Bangladesh Bank Raises Annual Foreign Travel Allowance

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has increased the yearly amount of foreign currency that Bangladeshi citizens can take abroad for travel from $12,000 to $18,000. This change allows travelers more freedom to meet their real foreign exchange needs when traveling overseas.

07.09.2026

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VISAThing!’ to assist students in visa processing
VISAThing!’ to assist students in visa processing
VISAThing!’ to assist students in visa processing

VISAThing! is expert in providing customized visa consultancy support for Bangladeshi nationals studying the background and travel history of the applicants.

28.05.2024

VISAThing with logistic service to visa process
VISAThing with logistic service to visa process
VISAThing with logistic service to visa process

A web portal namely www.visathing.com has been launched in the capital recently to lessen unwanted obstacles to Bangladeshis in getting desired visa via any third country, says a media release.

28.05.2024

VISATHING PRIVATE LIMITED
VISATHING PRIVATE LIMITED
VISATHING PRIVATE LIMITED

Visathing Private Limited is an Indian Non-Government Company. It's a private company and is classified as'company limited by shares'.

28.05.2024

Office Closer Notice
Office Closer Notice
Office Closer Notice

Our Dhaka office and Hotline will remain closed due to Eid Ul-Adha from 15 June to 19 June 2024. We will be open from 20 June 2024.

13.06.2024

VISAThing: Simplifying Visa Processing for Bangladeshi Travelers
VISAThing: Simplifying Visa Processing for Bangladeshi Travelers
VISAThing: Simplifying Visa Processing for Bangladeshi Travelers

VISAThing, a visa processing service and consultancy provider, has been dedicated to reducing difficulties faced by Bangladeshi citizens in visa applications since 2015.

28.05.2024