UK Visa from Bangladesh
Plan your UK visa from Bangladesh with clear guidance on visa categories, UKVI applications, VFS biometrics, fees, processing times and eVisa steps.
Overview
Basic Information about United Kingdom
Pathways
Visa Types for United Kingdom
Short-term
Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV)
Airside transit visa for changing flights in the UK without passing through UK border control.
Marriage Visitor Visa
Marriage Visitor visa for giving notice, marrying or forming a civil partnership in the United Kingdom, for visits of up to 6 months.
Standard Visitor Visa - Academic & Research Visit
Standard Visitor visa for eligible academics, scientists and researchers undertaking permitted UK research or formal exchange activities.
Standard Visitor Visa - Business Visit
Standard Visitor visa for permitted business activities in the United Kingdom, normally for up to 6 months.
Standard Visitor Visa - Exam & Professional Assessment
Standard Visitor visa for permitted UK exams, professional tests and assessments, normally for up to 6 months.
Standard Visitor Visa - Medical Treatment
Standard Visitor visa for planned medical consultation or treatment in the United Kingdom, normally for up to 6 months.
Standard Visitor Visa - Permitted Paid Engagement
Standard Visitor visa for eligible experts undertaking a pre-arranged paid engagement in the UK within 30 days of entry.
Standard Visitor Visa - Study up to 6 Months
Standard Visitor visa for short courses at an accredited UK institution, normally for up to 6 months.
Standard Visitor Visa - Tourism
Standard Visitor visa for holidays, sightseeing and leisure travel to the United Kingdom, normally for up to 6 months.
Standard Visitor Visa - Visiting Family & Friends
Standard Visitor visa for temporary visits to family, relatives or friends in the United Kingdom, normally for up to 6 months.
Visitor in Transit Visa
Transit visa for connecting journeys through the UK that require border control, with departure within 48 hours.
Long-term
Child Student Visa
Child Student visa for children aged 4 to 17 studying at an eligible independent school in the United Kingdom.
Family Visa - Partner or Spouse
Family visa for eligible partners and spouses joining a qualifying partner to live together in the United Kingdom.
Health and Care Worker Visa
Reduced-fee sponsored work visa for eligible health and care professionals joining approved UK employers.
Parent of a Child Student Visa
Visa for one parent to live with and care for a Child Student aged 4 to 11 at an independent school in the United Kingdom.
Seasonal Worker Visa
Temporary sponsored work visa for eligible seasonal horticulture or poultry production work in the United Kingdom.
Skilled Worker Visa
Sponsored work visa for eligible skilled jobs with a Home Office-approved UK employer.
Student Visa
Student visa for eligible further and higher education in the United Kingdom with a licensed student sponsor.
Student Visa Dependant - Partner & Children
Dependant permission for eligible partners and children joining a qualifying UK Student visa holder.
Work Visa Dependant - Partner & Children
Dependant visa guidance for eligible partners and children joining a qualifying UK work visa holder.
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Fees & Processing Time
Fees
| Particular | Fees Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor / Transit Fees | Standard Visitor £135 | DATV £41.50 | Visitor in Transit £74.50 | Long-term Standard Visitor: £506 (2 years), £903 (5 years), £1,128 (10 years). Academic / private medical extended visits: £234. |
| Study Visa Fees | £558 Student / Child Student | £228 Short-term English study | Application fee per person. IHS is separate where applicable. |
| Common Work Visa Fees | Skilled Worker £819 / £1,618 | Health and Care £324 / £628 | Outside-UK fee for up to 3 years / more than 3 years. Other work categories have separate fees. |
| Family Visa Fee | £2,064 | Outside-UK fee for joining a partner, parent or child. Adult dependent relative fee differs. |
| UnivEase Service Charge | BDT 15,000 + 15% VAT (BDT 17,250) | Professional UK visa consultancy and application preparation support; third-party charges are separate. |
- •The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is separate where required: £1,035 per year for most applications and £776 for students, eligible Student dependants and applicants under 18. Eligible Health and Care Worker applicants and dependants are exempt; Visitor and settlement applications do not normally pay the IHS.
- •UKVI fees are paid online and may change. Priority Visa (£500) or Super Priority (£1,000) may be offered for eligible applications; availability varies and faster processing does not guarantee approval.
- •VFS centre charges may vary
Processing Time
| Particular | Standard Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor / Transit / Study Visas | Usually 3 weeks | Current outside-UK standard for Standard Visitor, Marriage Visitor, Transit, Student, Child Student and Short-term Study. |
| Most Work Visas | Usually 3 weeks | Includes Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker and many Global Business Mobility categories. |
| Family Visa - Partner / Spouse | Usually 12 weeks | Other family categories can follow different or case-specific timelines. |
| UnivEase Internal Preparation | Case-dependent | Depends on profile, document readiness and application complexity. |
Important note: UKVI processing times are indicative, not guaranteed. Verification, additional evidence, demand or technical issues may extend a case. Visa decisions and timelines remain solely under UKVI control.
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