Your questions, answered
Quick answers to what Bangladeshi workers ask us most. The visa guides go into full detail.
Is this site only for Bangladeshis?
No. Our writing has Bangladeshi workers in mind, at home or abroad, yet anyone of any nationality may apply when their skills and experience match the job.
What is an employer-sponsored job?
One where the employer backs your work visa. In Australia that visa is the Skills in Demand visa; in New Zealand it is the Accredited Employer Work Visa. Either way, the employer has to meet government rules on wages and working conditions.
Will I have to sit IELTS or PTE?
Quite likely. Plenty of Australian employers and visas want an English score, most often IELTS or PTE, and some New Zealand roles ask for English evidence as well. Every job ad states what that employer expects.
Will my BTEB certificate be recognised?
Bring it, because it helps, but plan for a fresh check of your trade abroad. Certain Australian occupations require a skills assessment (normally through VETASSESS or Trades Recognition Australia). In New Zealand, trades like electrical or plumbing work require occupational registration. Our visa guides say when each one applies.
Does my experience in Saudi Arabia, Qatar or the UAE count?
It can. Relevant work in the Gulf or Malaysia is still experience, as long as employer letters and payslips prove it. The employer and the visa rules decide whether it meets the job’s requirements.
Which papers should I start on?
Begin with your passport and an English CV. Then collect experience letters and payslips from each employer, plus your certificates and licences, keeping certified copies and English translations of anything in Bangla. When police certificates are asked for, get a Police Clearance Certificate from Bangladesh Police. A few of these can take weeks.
What is BMET clearance?
Workers leaving Bangladesh for a job abroad generally need emigration clearance from the Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET). Ask about it once your visa is close, so it does not hold up your travel.
When could I actually start work abroad?
There is no single answer. The destination, your occupation and the speed at which your papers come together all change it. Much of the wait is for documents, the employer’s approvals and the visa decision itself; the visa guides list the current official processing times.
Can my family come with me?
In most cases. Partners and dependent children have options under both visas, following whatever rules apply on the day you lodge.
Someone wants money to get me a job. Should I pay?
No. Do not hand money to a dalal or anyone else in return for a job offer or a visa. Paying for work or sponsorship is against the rules in Australia and New Zealand, and your visa may be refused because of it. Stick to real employers and licensed recruiting agencies.
What is the way to apply?
On the job page, press "Apply by email". Got a question before applying? Use "Ask on WhatsApp". Either way, include your English CV and trade certificates.