What is 'BMET Immigration Clearance'?
The Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) office of the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment of Bangladesh has introduced a process to register aspiring migrants into the Government mandated BMET database.
If you have received a new visa from any country where employment is permitted from Bangladesh, and your visa type is work-permit, then you will need to complete this process and get the BMET immigration clearance smart card. BMET clearance is mandatory for migrant workers before flying abroad.
You will not be allowed to pass the airport immigration without having this card even if you are holding a valid visa.
The process of getting “BMET immigration clearance card” -is called as “Manpower processing” in Bangladesh. And this card is called as “Manpower card“.
By completing the manpower process through our agency, you will get your digital chip embed smart card which includes your passport information, visa details, and bio-metric information.
Who needs this Manpower processing/BMET clearance?
- Any person, who has received a valid work permit visa. Regardless of the profession mentioned in the visa, if it is a work permit visa you must complete the manpower process and get the BMET clearance smart card.
- The dependents of the candidate will not require this clearance.
What we offer?
- At Limpid Travels, we offer a home-delivery service for the first time in Bangladesh. You can send us your documents by courier after completing the fingerprint, and we will return it back to you at the same address when done.
- You will get 24/7 information support through WhatsApp.
Checklist and Pricing:
Please click on the country name to see the details.
Checklist:
- Once you received your sticker visa on the passport from Italy embassy.
- Complete a 3 days’ PDO training (Pre Departure Orientation) from your district technical training centers (TTC). This is not required for candidates who already lived abroad before, or have academic qualification certificates.
- Fingerprint enrollment from district BMET office. Click here for the address.
- Finally submit the passport and Nulla osta copy to our office for BMET immigration clearance card. You can also apply online from below;
Standard processing time: 5-7 working days after we receive the passport.
Regular cost: BDT 9,500/-
Note: (1) Document requirements and prices could be different depending on the type of visa or profession you have. We recommend to call us for any detailed information!
(2) Candidate may be called by the BMET office for needful decisions.
Checklist:
- Check if your IPA copy is duly attested by the Bangladesh Embassy in Singapore.
- Complete a 3 days’ of Pre Departure Orientation (PDO) at your district technical training centers (TTC). *This is not required for candidates who already lived in that country before.
- After PDO, complete fingerprint/ biometric enrollment at district BMET office. Click here for the address.
- Finally submit the original passport to our office to process the BMET immigration clearance.
Standard processing time: 3-5 working days after we receive the passport.
Regular cost: BDT 7,000/-
Note: Required documents, processing time and prices could differ depending on the visa type, profession mentioned in the visa, and government orders. We recommend you to please call us if you need more information about this service.
Checklist:
- Check if your visa is online by using this link.
- Complete a 3 days’ of Pre Departure Orientation (PDO) at your district technical training centers (TTC). This is not required for candidates who already lived in Qatar before.
- After PDO, complete fingerprint/ bio-metric enrollment at your district BMET office. Click here for the address.
- Finally submit the original passport to our office to process the BMET immigration clearance.
- Original driving license if the profession on the visa is ‘driver’.
Standard processing time: 3-5 working days after we receive the passport.
Regular cost: BDT 7,000/-
Note: Document requirements and prices could be different depending on the type of visa or profession you have. We recommend to call us for any detailed information!
Checklist:
- Check if your IPA copy is duly attested by the Bangladesh Embassy in Muscut.
- Complete a 3 days’ of Pre Departure Orientation (PDO) at your district technical training centers (TTC). This is not required for candidates who already lived in Oman before.
- After PDO, complete fingerprint/ biometric enrollment at district BMET office. Click here for the address.
- Finally submit the original passport to our office to process the BMET immigration clearance.
Standard processing time: 3-5 working days after we receive the passport.
Regular cost: BDT 6,500/-
Note: Document requirements and prices could be different depending on the visa type or profession you have in the visa. We recommend to call us for any detailed information!
Checklist:
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- Check if your IPA copy is duly attested by the Bangladesh Embassy in UAE.
- Complete a 3 days’ of Pre Departure Orientation (PDO) at your district technical training centers (TTC). This is not required for candidates who already lived in UAE before.
- After PDO, complete fingerprint/ bio-metric enrollment at district BMET office. Click here for the address.
- Finally submit the original passport to our office to process the BMET immigration clearance.
Standard processing time: 3-5 working days after we receive the passport.
Regular cost: BDT 6,500/-
Note: Document requirements and prices could be different depending on the visa type or profession you have in the visa. We recommend to call us for any detailed information!
Checklist:
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- Visa must be stamped on the passport.
- After that, complete a 3 days’ of Pre Departure Orientation (PDO) at your district technical training centers (TTC). This is not required for candidates who already lived in the UK before.
- After completing the PDO, complete the fingerprint/ bio-metric enrollment at district BMET office. Click here for the address.
- Finally submit the original passport to our office to process the ‘BMET immigration clearance’.
Standard processing time: 3-5 working days after we receive the passport.
Regular cost: BDT 9,500/-
Notes:
- If you reside in Dhaka, you can complete the PDO at Sheikh Fazilatunnesa MujibTechnical Training Centre, Bangladesh-German Technical Training Centre (BGTTC), Bangladesh-Korea Technical Training Centre (BKTTC) which are located in Darus salam, Mirpur. And also bio-metrics in the Kakrail BMET office.
- Required documents, processing time, and prices could differ depending on the visa type, profession mentioned in the visa, and government orders.
- We recommend you to please call us if you need more information about this service.
Checklist:
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- Visa must be stamped on the passport.
- After that, complete a 3 days’ of Pre Departure Orientation (PDO) at your district technical training centers (TTC). This is not required for candidates who already lived in the UK/USA/CANADA before.
- After completing the PDO, complete the fingerprint/ bio-metric enrollment at district BMET office. Click here for the address.
- Finally submit the original passport to our office to process the ‘BMET immigration clearance’.
Standard processing time: 3-5 working days after we receive the passport.
Regular cost: BDT 9,500/-
Notes:
- If you reside in Dhaka, you can complete the PDO at Sheikh Fazilatunnesa MujibTechnical Training Centre, Bangladesh-German Technical Training Centre (BGTTC), Bangladesh-Korea Technical Training Centre (BKTTC) which are located in Darus salam, Mirpur. And also bio-metrics in the Kakrail BMET office.
- Required documents, processing time, and prices could differ depending on the visa type, profession mentioned in the visa, and government orders.
- We recommend you to please call us if you need more information about this service.
Other country includes: European countries, and the countries not mentioned in the list above.
Checklist:
- Visa must be stamped on the passport or approved e-Visa.
- Job agreement papers. Not required for all countries.*
- Complete a 3 days’ of Pre Departure Orientation (PDO) at your district technical training centers (TTC). This is not required for candidates who already lived in the UK/USA/CANADA/Europe before.
- Fingerprint at district BMET office. Click here for the address.
Regular cost: please call us for the price.
Standard processing time: 3-5 working days in general.
Note: Document requirements and prices could be different depending on the type of visa or profession you have. We recommend to call us for any detailed information.
Apply online
Common facts:
- You can register yourself at Amiprobashi app to get the PDO appointment, and to pay fees for bio-metrics.
- Your original passport along with your old passports shall be requested due to the processing needs.
- Fingerprint/bio-metric enrollment must be done at your own district BMET offices, except for some exceptions!
- PDO is not mandatory for profession ‘Doctor’ and ‘Engineer’. However, these professions must be mentioned in the visa copy.
Please feel free to send us a message on WhatsApp, If you still have not found your desired information.
