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    UK Standard Visitor Visa - Exam & Professional Assessment from Bangladesh

    Standard Visitor visa for permitted UK exams, professional tests and assessments, normally for up to 6 months.

    Last Updated: 30 August 2026

    The UK Standard Visitor Visa can be used by Bangladeshi nationals and eligible residents travelling to the United Kingdom to sit certain exams or professional assessments permitted under the Visitor rules. These can include entrance exams, exam or course-module resits, a PhD oral exam (viva), PLAB, OSCE, and other qualifying professional examinations such as certain Royal College exams, normally for a stay of up to 6 months.

    Applicants must show that the exam or assessment is genuine and confirmed, that they can meet the reasonable costs of the visit, and that they will leave the UK when the visit ends. Passing an exam does not itself authorise UK employment. This page is for applicants taking an exam or assessment; paid examiners or assessors normally fall under the separate Permitted Paid Engagement provisions. Regular visitors may request 2, 5 or 10-year Standard Visitor validity, with each visit still limited to a maximum of 6 months. 

    Document Checklist

    1. Passport / Travel Document: Valid passport or other travel document covering the intended stay in the UK. UKVI recommends providing a full copy of the passport, including pages showing previous travel and any official observations or amendments.
    2. Previous Passport(s) & Travel History: Copies of previous passport(s), visas and relevant entry/exit records to support the applicant's travel history and ensure consistency with the information declared in the application.
    3. GOV.UK Online Application & Checklist: Complete the Standard Visitor visa application online through GOV.UK, pay the applicable fee and follow the document checklist and identity instructions generated for the individual application.
    4. Cover Letter: Applicant's signed letter explaining the exam or professional assessment purpose, intended travel dates, examination body or institution, test location, accommodation, trip funding and relevant personal circumstances. The information should remain consistent with the online form and supporting evidence.
    5. Exam / Professional Assessment Confirmation: Official registration, booking or invitation evidence confirming the applicant, examination or assessment, date and UK location. For PLAB, provide confirmation from the General Medical Council; for OSCE, provide confirmation from the Nursing and Midwifery Council. For other professional or academic exams, provide the relevant official confirmation from the examining body or institution.
    6. Flight Reservation: Provisional flight itinerary/reservation showing travel dates, route, and flight details, consistent with the planned schedule. Payment is not necessarily required at this stage.
    7. Hotel Reservation / Accommodation Booking: Booking confirmation covering intended stay dates, showing applicant name, accommodation name/address, check-in/out dates, and booking reference; consistent with itinerary.
    8. Proof of Occupation: Documents confirming your current professional status and ties to your home country, such as employment certificates, leave approval, pay slips, salary statements, or business-related documents (e.g., Trade License, Incorporation Certificate, MOA, Form XII, IRC/ERC). These should be recent, consistent with your application, and clearly demonstrate your ongoing occupation and intent to return after your visit.
    9. Employer / Study / Business Supporting Letter: Where applicable, provide a letter confirming the applicant's role or enrolment, salary or relevant status, length of employment or study, approved leave and expected continuation after the visit. Self-employed applicants may provide current business evidence.
    10. Business/Company Bank Statements & Solvency Certificate: Original bank statements for the last 6 months for business/company accounts, issued by the bank and showing the bank name and contact details. Statements must be stamped and signed by an authorized bank officer (e-statements not accepted), and accompanied by a bank solvency/financial standing certificate where required.
    11. Company TIN & ITR: Copy of the employer/company TIN certificate and copies of the company Income Tax Return (ITR) for the last 3 tax years, along with the acknowledgement receipts. Personal Bank Statements & Solvency Certificate: Original bank statements (personal and/or salary account) for the last 6 months, issued by the bank and showing the bank name and contact details. Statements must be stamped and signed by an authorized bank officer (e-statements not accepted), and accompanied by a bank solvency/financial standing certificate where required.
    12. Personal TIN & ITR: Copy of the personal TIN certificate and Income Tax Return (ITR) for the last 3 tax years, along with the acknowledgement receipts.
    13. Proof of Legal Residence in Bangladesh (where applicable): Applicants who are not Bangladeshi nationals should provide evidence of lawful residence in Bangladesh.
    14. Civil Status Documents: Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, death certificate, birth certificate, or family-related documents where applicable, especially when travelling with spouse or children.
    15. Minor Applicant Documents: For applicants under 18, provide birth certificate, parental consent, parent/legal guardian identification, proof of economic means of parents/legal guardian, and custody or guardianship documents where applicable. 

    Process Roadmap

    Step 1

    Confirm the Exam or Assessment is Permitted

    Check that the proposed test, examination or assessment is allowed under the Standard Visitor rules and fits within the intended stay, normally up to 6 months.

    Step 2

    Secure Official Registration Evidence

    Obtain the exam-body confirmation showing the test, date and location. PLAB applicants need GMC confirmation; OSCE applicants need NMC confirmation.

    Step 3

    Apply Online through GOV.UK

    Complete the Standard Visitor application and pay £135, or the relevant long-term fee where appropriate. You can normally apply up to 3 months before travel.

    Step 4

    Upload Purpose & Supporting Evidence

    Upload the exam confirmation, passport, financial and occupation evidence, sponsorship records and certified translations relevant to the application.

    Step 5

    Book & Attend VFS Biometrics

    Follow the GOV.UK/VFS instructions to book the applicable Bangladesh centre and attend as instructed for fingerprints, photograph and identity steps.

    Step 6

    UKVI Reviews the Application

    UKVI assesses the visitor purpose, supporting evidence and genuine-visitor requirements and may request further information or verification.

    Step 7

    Check the Decision & eVisa

    If approved, follow the decision instructions, access the UKVI account, check the eVisa and permission details, and ensure the current passport is correctly linked before travel.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    The exam or assessment is not clearly evidenced

    How UnivEase helps

    We help identify the official registration, booking or examining-body evidence needed to establish a genuine and permitted purpose.

    The proposed stay is disproportionate to the exam schedule

    How UnivEase helps

    We help align the travel dates, accommodation and visit plan with the confirmed test date and a credible temporary stay.

    Funds and home-country circumstances are not convincing

    How UnivEase helps

    We help review income, available funds, occupation or study evidence and return-related circumstances for consistency with the proposed visit.

    The application suggests work beyond Visitor permissions

    How UnivEase helps

    We help distinguish sitting an exam or assessment from employment, clinical work or other activity that may require separate UK immigration permission.

    VFS & Embassy

    Embassy

    British High Commission, Dhaka
    Address: United Nations Road, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.
    Telephone: +880 2 55668700
    Visa Queries: UKVI International Enquiry Service on GOV.UK
    Website: Click Here
    Access: Public access is by appointment only.
    Office Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. 

    Visa Application Centre

    UK Visa Application Centres, Bangladesh
    Locations: Dhaka; Sylhet; Chittagong-Peninsula (Premium Application Centre).
    Hours: Dhaka/Sylhet, Sun-Thu 08:30-15:00; Chittagong-Peninsula, Thu 09:00-15:00.
    Centre Fees: Dhaka free; Sylhet user-pays £76.50; Chittagong-Peninsula premium fee applies. Website: Click Here 

    Frequently Asked Questions

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