Country preparation

Saudi Arabia

Middle East

Trade and document readiness notes for Middle East work routes.

Estimated income

SAR 800–2,000/month (cleaners/general workers about 800–1,000; semi-skilled more)In local currency — Saudi riyal

Estimated cost

৳4–7 lakh

Government max cost

৳1,65,000

Malaysia

Asia

A large market for construction, manufacturing, plantation and services, with a history of overcharging and repeated hiring freezes.

Estimated income

MYR 1,700–2,500/month (minimum wage MYR 1,700; MYR 2,000 announced from June 2027 for larger firms)In local currency — Malaysian ringgit

Estimated cost

৳4–6 lakh

Government max cost

৳78,990

United Arab Emirates

Middle East

Construction, hospitality, retail and logistics jobs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Visa issuance for Bangladeshis is restricted from time to time.

Estimated income

AED 1,000–2,500/monthIn local currency — UAE dirham

Estimated cost

৳3–6 lakh

Government max cost

৳1,07,780

Qatar

Middle East

Has a minimum wage and contract signing through visa centres. Demand in construction, security, hospitality and cleaning.

Estimated income

QAR 1,000–2,500/month (minimum wage QAR 1,000 + food and housing or allowances)In local currency — Qatari riyal

Estimated cost

৳3.5–6 lakh

Government max cost

৳1,00,780

Oman

Middle East

Many Bangladeshis work in construction, farming, fishing and services. General worker visas for Bangladeshis have been closed since late 2023; a limited farm and fishery hiring deal was signed in 2026.

Estimated income

OMR 80–200/monthIn local currency — Omani rial

Estimated cost

৳3–5 lakh

Government max cost

৳1,00,780

Kuwait

Middle East

Hiring in construction, cleaning, driving and domestic work; recruitment of Bangladeshis has opened and closed over time.

Estimated income

KWD 100–250/monthIn local currency — Kuwaiti dinar

Estimated cost

৳4–7 lakh

Government max cost

৳1,06,780

Singapore

Asia

Skills-test based hiring for construction, shipyard and process sectors. MOM approvals can be checked online.

Estimated income

SGD 600–1,200/month basic + overtimeIn local currency — Singapore dollar

Estimated cost

৳4–8 lakh

Government max cost

৳2,62,270

Jordan

Middle East

A known destination for garment factory jobs (especially women workers); factory and contract checks are essential.

Estimated income

JOD 230–350/month (garment sector has its own agreed rate; general national minimum wage JOD 290)In local currency — Jordanian dinar

Estimated cost

৳1–3 lakh

Government max cost

৳1,02,780

South Korea

Asia

EPS-TOPIK, language, and skills-test prep in one place.

Estimated income

KRW 2,150,000–2,600,000/month (2026 minimum wage KRW 10,320/hour — about 2,156,880/month; KRW 10,700/hour from 2027)In local currency — Korean won

Estimated cost

৳1–2.5 lakh

Government max cost

—

Japan

Asia

Step-by-step language, caregiving, and technical skills prep.

Estimated income

JPY 160,000–220,000/monthIn local currency — Japanese yen

Estimated cost

৳4–7 lakh

Government max cost

—

Romania

European Union

Starter overview of construction, manufacturing, and logistics prep in Europe.

Estimated income

RON 4,325–5,500/month (gross; minimum wage RON 4,325 from July 2026)In local currency — Romanian leu

Estimated cost

৳6–9 lakh

Government max cost

—

Italy

European Union

Skills, language, and document prep paths for agriculture, care, and construction.

Estimated income

€1,000–1,400/month (net, by sector)In local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳7–11 lakh

Government max cost

—

Lebanon

Middle East

Bangladeshis work in cleaning, domestic work and construction, but the economic crisis, war and the kafala (sponsor-controlled) system make it very risky.

Estimated income

USD 200–400/month (approximate; unpaid wages are reported). Private-sector minimum wage is LBP 28 million/month (about USD 300) since August 2025, but domestic workers are outside the labour lawIn local currency — US dollar

Estimated cost

৳1.5–4 lakh

Government max cost

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Cambodia

Asia

Many Bangladeshis went in 2025–26, but many promised “computer operator” jobs ended up trapped in online scam compounds.

Estimated income

USD 200–400/month (as claimed; do not trust it without a written contract). The 2026 garment-sector minimum wage is USD 210/monthIn local currency — US dollar

Estimated cost

৳3–5.5 lakh

Government max cost

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Kyrgyzstan

Asia

A growing number of Bangladeshis work in construction, manufacturing and services, but pay is low, there are complaints of underpayment, and undocumented workers have been detained.

Estimated income

USD 250–400/month (agency claims, not verified; do not trust it without a written contract)In local currency — US dollar

Estimated cost

৳2.5–4 lakh

Government max cost

—

Brunei

Asia

A small market for construction, cleaning and services; there are complaints of fake visas and no work on arrival.

Estimated income

BND 300–700/monthIn local currency — Brunei dollar

Estimated cost

৳3–5 lakh

Government max cost

৳1,20,780

Hong Kong

Asia

Mainly for women as Foreign Domestic Helpers; numbers are small, but there is a government-set minimum wage and a standard written contract.

Estimated income

Minimum HK$5,220/month (contracts signed on or after 3 October 2026) + free housing, and food or a food allowance of at least HK$1,236/monthIn local currency — Hong Kong dollar

Estimated cost

৳1–2.5 lakh

Government max cost

—

Austria

European Union

There is a Red-White-Red Card for skilled workers — it needs recognised training in a shortage occupation, experience and enough points. There is almost no route for unskilled work.

Estimated income

Roughly €2,100–2,800/month (gross); no statutory minimum wage — collective-agreement rates applyIn local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳5–10 lakh

Government max cost

—

Estonia

European Union

A digital government with an annual immigration quota; short-term work in construction and factories.

Estimated income

Ordinary short-term work must pay at least the national average wage (about €2,090/month gross from March 2026); seasonal work is exempt but the minimum wage is €946 (from April 2026)In local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳6–9 lakh

Government max cost

—

Croatia

European Union

High demand for foreign workers in tourism, construction and shipyards; many seasonal contracts.

Estimated income

€1,050–1,300/month (gross; 2026 minimum wage €1,050)In local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳5–8 lakh

Government max cost

—

Greece

European Union

The 2022 Bangladesh–Greece MoU foresees 4,000 seasonal farm workers a year, but implementation has been slow; demand in construction and tourism too.

Estimated income

€920–1,100/month (gross, 14 payments a year; minimum wage €920 from April 2026)In local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳6–10 lakh

Government max cost

—

Czech Republic

European Union

Employee Card route for factory and technical jobs; embassy appointments are limited.

Estimated income

CZK 22,400–32,000/month (gross; 2026 minimum wage CZK 22,400)In local currency — Czech koruna

Estimated cost

৳6–9 lakh

Government max cost

—

Germany

European Union

The most structured route for skilled workers — language (usually B1) and qualification recognition are needed; no agent is required.

Estimated income

€2,350–3,200/month (gross; 2026 minimum wage €13.90/hour)In local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳5–10 lakh

Government max cost

—

Denmark

European Union

Work permits are mainly for high-salary jobs (Pay Limit) or skilled trades on the official Positive List. The route is almost closed for general labourers.

Estimated income

No statutory minimum wage (collective agreements). The 2026 Pay Limit is at least DKK 552,000/year (Supplementary: DKK 446,000)In local currency — Danish krone

Estimated cost

৳5–10 lakh

Government max cost

—

Netherlands

European Union

For ordinary jobs the employer must pass UWV's strict labour-market test (TWV); the easy route is only for highly paid skilled workers (Highly Skilled Migrant).

Estimated income

Legal minimum wage is hourly — €14.99/hour (gross) since July 2026; full-time roughly €2,350–2,600/monthIn local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳5–10 lakh

Government max cost

—

Portugal

European Union

Prep hub before hospitality, construction, and service-sector moves.

Estimated income

€920–1,100/month (gross, 14 payments a year; 2026 minimum wage €920)In local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳7–10 lakh

Government max cost

—

Poland

European Union

Practical prep for factory, warehouse, and technical trades.

Estimated income

PLN 4,806–6,500/month (gross; 2026 minimum wage PLN 4,806)In local currency — Polish zloty

Estimated cost

৳6–9 lakh

Government max cost

—

Finland

European Union

A work permit needs an employer offer and the minimum income rule (2026: €1,600/month gross). Demand in care and some technical trades; seasonal work like berry picking has seen fraud.

Estimated income

No statutory minimum wage (collective agreements); at least €1,600/month (gross) for the permit, typically €2,000–2,600In local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳5–10 lakh

Government max cost

—

France

European Union

The employer must first obtain a work authorisation (autorisation de travail); easier for jobs on the shortage list. French is needed in almost every job.

Estimated income

Legal minimum wage (SMIC) about €1,870/month (gross, 35-hour week) since June 2026; ordinary jobs roughly €1,870–2,300In local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳5–12 lakh

Government max cost

—

Bulgaria

European Union

Growing hiring in seasonal hospitality, construction and factories; labour-market checks and a contract are required.

Estimated income

€620–900/month (gross; 2026 minimum wage €620)In local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳5–8 lakh

Government max cost

—

Belgium

European Union

The employer obtains a Single Permit; each region (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels) has its own rules. Permits for low-skilled jobs are rarely granted.

Estimated income

Legal minimum wage in 2026 about €2,150/month (gross, full-time); ordinary jobs roughly €2,200–2,800In local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳5–10 lakh

Government max cost

—

Malta

European Union

Hospitality, delivery and construction jobs; hospitality needs a Skills Pass and rules are tightening.

Estimated income

€995–1,250/month (gross; 2026 minimum wage about €995)In local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳7–10 lakh

Government max cost

—

Latvia

European Union

A small market with openings in construction, driving and food processing.

Estimated income

Minimum wage €780 (2026), but foreign hires usually must be paid at least the national average wage (about €1,700/month gross) — offers below that are suspiciousIn local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳6–9 lakh

Government max cost

—

Lithuania

European Union

Demand for truck drivers, construction and factories; there is a shortage-occupation list and quota.

Estimated income

€1,153–1,500/month (gross; 2026 minimum wage €1,153)In local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳6–9 lakh

Government max cost

—

Cyprus

European Union

An EU member (not Schengen). Farm, domestic and hospitality jobs; the northern Cyprus route is a major scam.

Estimated income

€979–1,200/month (gross; 2026 minimum wage €979 for the first 6 months, then €1,088 — but domestic and hotel workers are excluded and may earn less)In local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳5–8 lakh

Government max cost

—

Sweden

European Union

Since 1 June 2026 new work permits need a salary of at least 90% of the median (about SEK 34,470/month) — so low-paid jobs rarely get a permit.

Estimated income

No statutory minimum wage (collective agreements); new permits need at least about SEK 34,470/month (gross) — the threshold changes yearlyIn local currency — Swedish krona

Estimated cost

৳5–10 lakh

Government max cost

—

Spain

European Union

Agriculture, hospitality and construction; the employer applies in Spain for residence and work authorisation.

Estimated income

€1,221–1,400/month (gross, 14 payments a year; 2026 minimum wage €1,221)In local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳8–12 lakh

Government max cost

—

Slovakia

European Union

Car and parts factories plus construction need workers; Single Permit route.

Estimated income

€915–1,200/month (gross; 2026 minimum wage €915)In local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳6–9 lakh

Government max cost

—

Slovenia

European Union

Single Permit for construction, driving and factories; relatively high minimum wage.

Estimated income

€1,482–1,800/month (gross; 2026 minimum wage €1,481.88)In local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳6–9 lakh

Government max cost

—

Hungary

European Union

Factory and construction jobs, but the route is narrow for Bangladeshis: the “guest-worker” route was never open to them and closed to new applications in June 2026.

Estimated income

HUF 322,800–420,000/month (gross; 2026 minimum wage HUF 322,800, skilled HUF 373,200)In local currency — Hungarian forint

Estimated cost

৳6–9 lakh

Government max cost

—

Albania

Europe outside the EU

Tourism, construction and farm jobs; permits are online via e-Albania. Not EU or Schengen.

Estimated income

ALL 50,000–70,000/month (gross); minimum wage ALL 50,000 since January 2026In local currency — Albanian lek

Estimated cost

৳4–7 lakh

Government max cost

—

Georgia

Europe outside the EU

Since 1 March 2026 foreigners need a government work permit before working. Pay is low; scams selling it as a “transit” to Europe are common.

Estimated income

No effective legal minimum wage; roughly GEL 800–1,500/monthIn local currency — Georgian lari

Estimated cost

৳3–7 lakh

Government max cost

—

Turkey

Europe outside the EU

A work permit through an employer is possible, but pay is low and the currency fluctuates. Offers to cross illegally from Turkey to Greece/Europe are very dangerous.

Estimated income

Legal minimum wage 2026: TRY 28,075/month (net); many jobs pay close to this — the currency can lose valueIn local currency — Turkish lira

Estimated cost

৳4–8 lakh

Government max cost

—

Norway

Europe outside the EU

Not EU but Schengen. A “skilled worker” usually needs a recognised vocational certificate (fagbrev-equivalent) or a degree; unskilled work is limited to some seasonal jobs.

Estimated income

No statutory minimum wage; some sectors such as construction have binding agreement rates. Roughly NOK 35,000–45,000/month (gross)In local currency — Norwegian krone

Estimated cost

৳5–10 lakh

Government max cost

—

North Macedonia

Europe outside the EU

Limited openings in construction and factories; wages are low, so compare income with cost.

Estimated income

MKD 26,000–35,000/month (net); minimum wage MKD 26,046 (net) since March 2026In local currency — Macedonian denar

Estimated cost

৳4–7 lakh

Government max cost

—

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Europe outside the EU

Limited openings in construction and trades; not EU or Schengen.

Estimated income

BAM 1,030–1,400/month (net); 2026 minimum wage is KM 1,027 in the Federation and KM 1,000 in Republika Srpska (net)In local currency — Bosnian mark

Estimated cost

৳5–8 lakh

Government max cost

—

Montenegro

Europe outside the EU

Seasonal hospitality and construction on the tourist coast; not EU or Schengen.

Estimated income

€600–900/month (net)In local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳4–7 lakh

Government max cost

—

Moldova

Europe outside the EU

A small market with low wages; not EU. Work out cost versus income before accepting an offer.

Estimated income

MDL 6,300–10,000/month; minimum wage MDL 6,300 since January 2026In local currency — Moldovan leu

Estimated cost

৳4–6 lakh

Government max cost

—

Russia

Europe outside the EU

Some Bangladeshis work legally in shipbuilding, construction and farming. But cases of people taken for “civilian jobs” and sent to the war in Ukraine have been reported — extreme caution is needed.

Estimated income

Legal minimum wage (MROT) 2026: about RUB 27,000/month; ordinary jobs roughly RUB 50,000–90,000In local currency — Russian rouble

Estimated cost

৳4–8 lakh

Government max cost

—

Serbia

Europe outside the EU

Bangladeshi workers go for construction, factory and delivery jobs; not EU or Schengen — the visa is only for work in Serbia.

Estimated income

RSD 62,000–85,000/month (net); 2026 legal minimum wage is RSD 371/hour (net)In local currency — Serbian dinar

Estimated cost

৳5–8 lakh

Government max cost

—

Ireland

UK & Ireland

General or Critical Skills employment permits; there is a minimum salary and permits can be checked on the official site.

Estimated income

From 1 March 2026 usually €36,605+/year for a General permit; €32,691+ for healthcare assistants/home carers and meat processing (check current thresholds with DETE)In local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳5–10 lakh

Government max cost

—

United Kingdom

UK & Ireland

Skilled Worker route with a licensed sponsor. Since July 2025 mainly degree-level jobs; some trades such as electrician, welder and plumber are only on a temporary list (until 31 December 2026). Overseas care-worker recruitment is closed.

Estimated income

Usually £41,700+/year or the occupation's going rate (whichever is higher); £33,400+ in some cases (check current thresholds)In local currency — British pound

Estimated cost

৳7–15 lakh

Government max cost

—

Australia

Americas & Oceania

Sponsored Skills in Demand visa (replaced the TSS in December 2024); English, work experience and a salary threshold are required, and many occupations also need a skills assessment.

Estimated income

From 1 July 2026 usually about AUD 79,400+/year (Core Skills threshold; check the current figure)In local currency — Australian dollar

Estimated cost

৳5–12 lakh

Government max cost

—

Canada

Americas & Oceania

LMIA-based work permits; fake LMIAs and unlicensed consultants are the biggest risks. Since September 2024 low-wage LMIAs are refused in cities with 6%+ unemployment, and low-wage foreign workers are capped at 10% of a worksite.

Estimated income

CAD 17–25/hourIn local currency — Canadian dollar

Estimated cost

৳3–8 lakh

Government max cost

—

New Zealand

Americas & Oceania

Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). In 2023 Bangladeshi workers were stranded by fake jobs.

Estimated income

Market rate, at least the minimum wage of NZD 23.95/hour (from 1 April 2026)In local currency — New Zealand dollar

Estimated cost

৳5–10 lakh

Government max cost

—

Brazil

Americas & Oceania

Bangladeshis work in halal meat-processing plants, but Brazil is now better known as a broker route for entering the US illegally.

Estimated income

BRL 1,621–2,500/month (2026 minimum wage BRL 1,621)In local currency — Brazilian real

Estimated cost

৳3–8 lakh

Government max cost

—

United States

Americas & Oceania

For unskilled work there are only the seasonal H-2A (farm) and H-2B (non-farm) visas; numbers are very small and hiring from Bangladesh is rare. Brokers' “America visas” are almost always scams.

Estimated income

About USD 12–20/hour — the government-set wage differs by state and job; see the exact rate in the job order on SeasonalJobs.dol.govIn local currency — US dollar

Estimated cost

৳1–4 lakh

Government max cost

—

Mauritius

Africa

Bangladeshi workers in garment/textile factories and construction; contracts usually run 2–4 years.

Estimated income

MUR 17,745–25,000/month (2026 national minimum wage MUR 17,745; in export factories this includes housing and food allowances)In local currency — Mauritian rupee

Estimated cost

৳2–4 lakh

Government max cost

—

Egypt

Africa

A small destination for Bangladeshi workers; work permits for foreigners are limited. Brokers often use Egypt as a stop on the way to Libya and Europe.

Estimated income

USD 150–300/month (approximate; pay is relatively low). Private-sector minimum wage is EGP 7,000/month since March 2025In local currency — US dollar

Estimated cost

৳2–4 lakh

Government max cost

—

Libya

Africa

A conflict-hit country and a major trafficking hub. Very few workers go legally; most are taken by brokers to be put on boats to Europe.

Estimated income

USD 300–500/month (approximate; often irregular)In local currency — US dollar

Estimated cost

৳3–6 lakh

Government max cost

—

Seychelles

Africa

Bangladeshis work in construction and agriculture. Under the 2019 bilateral labour agreement, hiring is meant to go through BOESL or BMET; the agreement ran for 4 years, so confirm with BMET whether it has been renewed.

Estimated income

SCR 7,100–10,000/month (minimum wage SCR 40.95/hour from April 2025, about SCR 7,100/month)In local currency — Seychelles rupee

Estimated cost

৳1–3 lakh

Government max cost

—

Iraq

Middle East

Many Bangladeshis went on visit visas and work without papers; Iraq is deporting foreign workers. Legal routes are very limited right now.

Estimated income

USD 300–500/month (approximate). Iraq's minimum wage is IQD 350,000/month (about USD 240–270); IQD 450,000 in KurdistanIn local currency — US dollar

Estimated cost

৳3–6 lakh

Government max cost

—

Bahrain

Middle East

About 300,000 Bangladeshis work here, but new recruitment from Bangladesh has been largely suspended since 2018. Work permits can be checked online with LMRA.

Estimated income

BHD 100–250/monthIn local currency — Bahraini dinar

Estimated cost

৳3–5 lakh

Government max cost

৳97,780

China

Asia

China mainly gives work permits to skilled and highly educated foreigners. There is almost no legal route for foreign workers in ordinary factory or construction jobs.

Estimated income

Not set — legal visas for unskilled work hardly exist

Estimated cost

৳2–5 lakh

Government max cost

—

Thailand

Asia

Ordinary labour jobs in Thailand are reserved for workers from agreement countries (Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam). Bangladeshis have only limited openings in skilled roles.

Estimated income

Not set — no legal route for Bangladeshis in unskilled work

Estimated cost

৳2–5 lakh

Government max cost

—

Maldives

Asia

Resort, construction and service jobs; permits are online (Xpat). Undocumented workers are a major problem.

Estimated income

USD 250–600/monthIn local currency — US dollar

Estimated cost

৳1.5–3 lakh

Government max cost

৳1,15,780

Laos

Asia

Several thousand Bangladeshis went with BMET clearance in 2025–26, but since September 2026 Laos has stopped new work permits and labour visas for Bangladeshis. Laos's “Golden Triangle” area is also notorious for online scam compounds.

Estimated income

USD 200–400/month (as claimed; do not trust it without a written contract)In local currency — US dollar

Estimated cost

৳3–5.5 lakh

Government max cost

—

Luxembourg

European Union

A small, expensive country; the labour-market test gives EU workers priority. For low-skilled Bangladeshi workers the route is practically closed.

Estimated income

Legal minimum wage about €2,770/month (gross, unskilled) since June 2026 — but living costs are also very highIn local currency — euro

Estimated cost

৳5–12 lakh

Government max cost

—

Iceland

Europe outside the EU

A small labour market; permits are mainly for experts or temporary shortages, and the employer must show no European worker is available. Very hard for Bangladeshis.

Estimated income

No statutory minimum wage (collective agreements); roughly ISK 450,000–600,000/month (gross) — living costs are very highIn local currency — Icelandic krona

Estimated cost

৳5–12 lakh

Government max cost

—

Liechtenstein

Europe outside the EU

A very small country; non-European nationals are admitted only as exceptions, for highly qualified specialist posts and within quotas. There is effectively no route for general workers.

Estimated income

No statutory minimum wage (collective agreements); pay and living costs are very high, similar to Switzerland — approximate

Estimated cost

৳5–12 lakh

Government max cost

—

Switzerland

Europe outside the EU

Non-EU nationals are admitted only for highly qualified jobs, within annual quotas. The route is practically closed for general workers.

Estimated income

No national minimum wage (a few cantons have one); roughly CHF 4,000–5,500/month (gross) — living costs are very highIn local currency — Swiss franc

Estimated cost

৳5–12 lakh

Government max cost

—

South Africa

Africa

Many Bangladeshis run or work in small shops, but there is almost no legal work visa for unskilled workers. Irregular routes and violent crime are major risks.

Estimated income

ZAR 5,200–8,000/month (approximate). National minimum wage is R30.23/hour from 1 March 2026In local currency — South African rand

Estimated cost

৳4–8 lakh

Government max cost

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