Immigration Law

Immigration law in Bangladesh engages both domestic statute and the operational practices of the Department of Immigration and Passports, BIDA, and embassies/consulates in Dhaka. Sovereign Chambers of Law assists individuals, families, and corporate clients with visa, work-permit, citizenship, and cross-border compliance matters.

What we handle

  • Work permits and employment visas. Applications and renewals for expatriate staff; BIDA work-permit process; E-visa and PI-visa coordination; appeals against refusal.
  • Residence and investor visas. Investor visa applications for qualifying FDI; residence permit advisory.
  • Citizenship and nationality. Citizenship applications; dual-citizenship recognition; certificates under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act; loss and restoration of citizenship.
  • Cross-border family matters. Advisory on relocation of minors; inter-country adoption and guardianship; recognition of foreign marriages and divorces.
  • Deportation and blacklist challenges. Representation before immigration authorities; writ petitions in the High Court Division against adverse immigration action.
  • International instructions. Expert opinions and documentation support for foreign counsel on Bangladesh citizenship, family, and property matters affecting their clients.

Our approach

Immigration work is as much administrative navigation as it is law. We know which documents officials actually look for, which timelines are realistic, and when an issue should be escalated from departmental appeal to the High Court Division.

Key statutes & framework

  • Foreigners Act, 1946
  • Citizenship Act, 1951 (as amended)
  • Passports Act, 1920
  • Emigration Ordinance, 1982
  • Bangladesh Investment Development Authority Act, 2016

International & specialist notes

Cross-border matters are a regular part of our practice. We work comfortably with foreign counsel in the UK, USA, Australia, and the Gulf, providing Bangladesh-side support for family, estate, and commercial matters that require local law treatment.

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