British High Commission-Dhaka Office
- United Nations Road, Baridhara, P O Box 6079 Dhaka - 1212
- +880 2 55668700, +44 (0)1908 51 6666
- Dhaka@fcdo.gov.uk / Counter
- 9:00 am -12.00 pm (Sunday – Thursday)
United Kingdom Student Visa
For Bangladeshi passport holders · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Sticker Visa
Overview
UK student visa is required when a student wished to study in UK for long term and short term. For an multiple entry, visa validity is determined on the basis of the programme /Course duration.
Applicants have to apply for a "UK Student Visa" online using the British Government’s official website. Then they need to provide the biometric to the visa application center after taking an appointment. The applicant will have to attend a visa interview during the application process in the application center. Upon receiving approval from the Immigration department of the UK, the applicant will be notified for passport collection.
Who can apply
- Basic Eligibility Any Bangladeshi Nationals are Eligible to Apply for UK student VISA (having a valid MRP / E-Passport with at least 6 months validity) subject to provide some required Documents.
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Required documents
Choose the applicant's profession. Documents differ mainly in proof of occupation and finances.
Service holder
Salaried employees
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Passport
Original Passport with validity of minimum six months after the intended date of departure and minimum two blank pages for visa stamp.
a) Copy of previous passports and visas issued.
b) Attach all your old passports (if any).
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Sponsors Proof of Occupation and Identity
*Office ID Card/Visiting Card
*Salary slips for the last 6 months
*Valid Passport, NID, Photo, and Birth certificate.
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Sponsors Marriage Certificate (Notarized & English translated)
In terms of both parents sponsorships, Marriage certificate will be needed.
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Sponsors Financial Documents
a. Personal bank Statement for Last Six Months and Bank Solvency Certificate.
b. Dalil and Khatiyan of fixed assets (if applicant wants to show)
c. TIN certificate
d. Financial affidavit and Sponsorship declaration, Asset Valuation.
e. Income Tax Certificate, Tax Return (Last 02 Years)
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Photo Specification
2 Copy Passport Size Photo
Please note that Photographs will be taken at UK VFS center at the time of application submission and its a part of biometric.
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Academic Documents
All academic Certificate and Transcripts are required of SSC,HSC, 'O' Level, 'A' Level, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, IELTS, Recommendation Letter (From applicants undergrad university or HSC College), SOP (for university application), Job Experience Letter (If any) etc.
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Important Note
English Translation will be needed for Bangla documents
and all documents have to be make Notary public.
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Medical Test
Applicant must be tested for tuberculosis ( TB ) if he / she is planning to study in UK physically.
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Police Clearance
An original copy of Police Clearance Certificate is required.
Business person
Owners and partners
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Passport
Original Passport with validity of minimum six months after the intended date of departure and minimum two blank pages for visa stamp.
a) Copy of previous passports and visas issued.
b) Attach all your old passports (if any).
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Sponsors Proof of Occupation and Identity
*Company memorandum.
*Visiting card.
*Updated Trade License
*Valid Passport copy, NID, Photo, Birth certificate.
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Sponsors Marriage Certificate (Notarized & English translated)
In terms of both parents sponsorships, Marriage certificate will be needed.
-
Sponsors Financial Documents
a. Personal Bank Statement for the Last Six Months and Bank Solvency Certificate.
b. Dalil and Khatiyan of fixed assets (if applicant wants to show)
c. TIN certificate
d. Financial affidavit and Sponsorship declaration, Asset Valuation.
e. Income Tax Certificate, Tax Return (Last 02 Years)
-
Photo Specification
2 Copy Passport Size Photo
Please note that Photographs will be taken at UK VFS center at the time of application submission and its a part of biometric.
-
Academic Documents
All academic Certificate and Transcripts are required of SSC,HSC, 'O' Level, 'A' Level, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, IELTS, Recommendation Letter (From applicants undergrad university or HSC College), SOP (for university application), Job Experience Letter (If any) etc.
-
Important Note
English Translation will be needed for Bangla documents
and all documents have to be make Notary public.
-
Medical Test
Applicant must be tested for tuberculosis ( TB ) if he / she is planning to study in UK physically.
-
Police Clearance
An original copy of Police Clearance Certificate is required.
Professional
Doctor, engineer, lawyer, CA etc.
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Passport
Original Passport with validity of minimum six months after the intended date of departure and minimum two blank pages for visa stamp.
a) Copy of previous passports and visas issued.
b) Attach all your old passports (if any).
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Sponsors Proof of Occupation and Identity
*Visiting Card
*If the applicant is a doctor, then he will show a BMDC certificate; If he is a lawyer, then he will have to show a Bar Council certificate; and others have to prove their occupation from their respective autonomous bodies.
*Valid Passport, NID, photo, and birth certificate.
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Sponsors Marriage Certificate (Notarized & English translated)
In terms of both parents sponsorships, Marriage certificate will be needed.
-
Sponsors Financial Documents
a. Personal Bank Statement for the Last Six Months and Bank Solvency Certificate.
b. Dalil and Khatiyan of fixed assets (if applicant wants to show)
c. TIN certificate
d. Financial affidavit and Sponsorship declaration, Asset valuation.
e. Income Tax Certificate, Tax Return (Last 2 Years)
-
Photo Specification
2 Copy Passport Size Photo
Please note that Photographs will be taken at UK VFS center at the time of application submission and its a part of biometric.
-
Academic Documents
All academic Certificate and Transcripts are required of SSC,HSC, 'O' Level, 'A' Level, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, IELTS, Recommendation Letter (From applicants undergrad university or HSC College), SOP (for university application), Job Experience Letter (If any) etc.
-
Important Note
English Translation will be needed for Bangla documents
and all documents have to be make Notary public.
-
Medical Test
Applicant must be tested for tuberculosis ( TB ) if he / she is planning to study in UK physically.
-
Police Clearance
An original copy of Police Clearance Certificate is required.
Others
Students, homemakers, retired, dependants
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Passport
Original Passport with validity of minimum six months after the intended date of departure and minimum two blank pages for visa stamp.
a) Copy of previous passports and visas issued.
b) Attach all your old passports (if any).
-
Sponsors Proof of Occupation and Identity
*Valid Passport, NID, photo, and birth certificate.
-
Sponsors Marriage Certificate (Notarized & English translated)
In terms of both parents sponsorships, Marriage certificate will be needed.
-
Sponsors Financial Documents
a. Personal Bank Statement for the Last Six Months and Bank Solvency Certificate.
b. Dalil and Khatiyan of fixed assets (if applicant wants to show)
c. TIN certificate
d. Financial affidavit and Sponsorship declaration, Asset valuation
e. Income Tax Certificate, Tax Return (Last 2 Years)
-
Photo Specification
2 Copy Passport Size Photo
Please note that Photographs will be taken at UK VFS center at the time of application submission and its a part of biometric.
-
Academic Documents
All academic Certificate and Transcripts are required of SSC,HSC, 'O' Level, 'A' Level, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, IELTS, Recommendation Letter (From applicants undergrad university or HSC College), SOP (for university application), Job Experience Letter (If any) etc.
-
Important Note
English Translation will be needed for Bangla documents
and all documents have to be make Notary public.
-
Medical Test
Applicant must be tested for tuberculosis ( TB ) if he / she is planning to study in UK physically.
-
Police Clearance
An original copy of Police Clearance Certificate is required.
Fees & charges
- Visa Fee GBP £490
- Tuberculosis Testing Fee BDT 9,000 to 10,000 Approximately
- Biometric Fee BDT 3,700 to 4,000 Approximately
- Medical Test BDT 6,000 to 7,000 approximately
- Service Charge BDT 30,000 (Only Visa Support)
- Note: University Application fees and Documents Legalization required if needed
Processing time
5 to 8 weeks, but it can be more delayed if any abnormal situation will arrive.
Sample documents & photos
About United Kingdom
Open in Google MapsThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a sovereign country in north-western Europe, off the north-western coast of the European mainland. The United Kingdom includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands within the British Isles. Northern Ireland shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland. Otherwise, the United Kingdom is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, with the North Sea to the east, the English Channel to the south and the Celtic Sea to the south-west, giving it the 12th-longest coastline in the world. The Irish Sea separates Great Britain and Ireland. The total area of the United Kingdom is 93,628 square miles (242,500 km2), with an estimated population in 2020 of 67 million
- Capital
- London
- Currency
- Pound sterling(GBP)
- Language
- English
- Religion
- 59.5% Christianity, 25.7% No religion, 4.4% Islam, 1.3% Hinduism, 0.7% Sikhism, 0.4% Judaism, 0.4% Buddhism, 0.4% Other, 7.2% No answer
- Population
- 67,220,000
- Calling code
- +44
- Time zone
- UTC (Greenwich Mean Time, WET)
Major cities
Weather
The UK has a temperate climate. In general, this means that Britain gets cool, wet winters and warm, wet summers...Not all parts of the UK have the same climate. London, in the south-east of the UK, is a region characterized by a warm and dry climate in the summer and a cold and dry climate in the winter.
Travel rules
Before departure
- Original Passport including Visa.
- Proof of Accommodation (if any).
- Round Air Tickets printed copy (For Tourist Visa Holders).
Embassy & contacts
Bangladesh High Commission-London office
- 28 Queens Gate, London,
- +447438429939
- mca@bhclondon.org.uk
- Monday-Thursday · 11:00 am to 01:00 pm · 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm · Friday · 11:00 am to 1:00 pm · 02:30 pm to 05:00 pm
Important notes
Amy is not liable for any further delays in visa processing or for the approval or denial of any visa application, since this entirely depends on the Embassy. The embassy reserves the right to ask for more evidence and to contact the applicant for an interview if required.
Requirements are set by the embassy and can change without notice. The Amy Visa Team confirms the current checklist when you apply. Always verify before travel.
