US-Israel war on Iran: Notice issued on visa extension for Bangladeshi expats

The Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment has issued a notice regarding Bangladeshi migrant workers who returned home on leave from Middle Eastern countries but are unable to return due to the US-Israel war on Iran.

In the notice issued today, the ministry said some workers currently staying in Bangladesh have visas that have already expired or will expire soon, but it is not possible for them to travel to the respective countries at this moment to renew their visas.

According to the notice, workers who came from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain will need to contact their employer, sponsor or kafeel to apply for visa renewal through communication or online applications.

The ministry also said that the governments of Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE have already extended the validity of entry visas by one month for those whose visas have expired or are about to expire.

The notice was issued to inform all concerned and facilitate necessary action, the ministry added.