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    UK Standard Visitor Visa - Study up to 6 Months from Bangladesh

    Standard Visitor visa for short courses at an accredited UK institution, 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 who have been accepted to study at an accredited UK institution for a course lasting no more than 6 months. This includes English language courses of up to 6 months and certain other permitted short-study activities.

    Applicants must meet the genuine visitor requirements, have sufficient funds for the course and visit, and leave the UK at the end of their permitted stay. Study lasting more than 6 months normally requires a different route, such as the Short-term Study visa for eligible English language courses or the Student/Child Student route. Regular visitors may request 2, 5 or 10-year Standard Visitor validity, but each visit remains 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 study purpose, course details, intended travel dates, accommodation plan, trip funding and relevant personal circumstances. The information should remain consistent with the online form and supporting evidence.
    5. UK Course Acceptance Letter: Acceptance or enrolment confirmation from the accredited UK course provider showing the applicant, course title, study location, start and end dates, and course duration. The course must normally be no more than 6 months. Provide an ATAS certificate before study where the relevant postgraduate subject requires one.
    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.
    12. 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.
    13. 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.
    14. Proof of Legal Residence in Bangladesh (where applicable): Applicants who are not Bangladeshi nationals should provide evidence of lawful residence in Bangladesh.
    15. Civil Status Documents: Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, death certificate, birth certificate, or family-related documents where applicable, especially when travelling with spouse or children.
    16. 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 Course Fits the Visitor Route

    Check that the UK provider is accredited and the course normally lasts no more than 6 months. Longer study usually requires a different visa category.

    Step 2

    Secure Acceptance & Check ATAS

    Obtain the course acceptance letter and, where required for the subject at postgraduate level or above, secure ATAS approval before study begins.

    Step 3

    Apply Online through GOV.UK

    Complete the Standard Visitor application online and pay £135, or the applicable long-term fee if requesting 2, 5 or 10-year validity. You can normally apply up to 3 months before travel.

    Step 4

    Upload Study & Supporting Evidence

    Upload the acceptance letter, passport, financial and occupation evidence, accommodation details, translations and other documents relevant to the case.

    Step 5

    Book & Attend the VFS Appointment

    Follow the GOV.UK/VFS instructions, attend the applicable Bangladesh centre and provide fingerprints, a photograph and any required identity or document-handling steps.

    Step 6

    UKVI Assesses the Application

    UKVI reviews the study purpose, genuine visitor requirements and supporting evidence 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 ensure the current passport is correctly linked before travel.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    The course or provider does not fit the Standard Visitor study rules

    How UnivEase helps

    We help clarify whether the course duration and UK institution meet the Visitor study requirements before the application is prepared.

    The study purpose does not fit the applicant's background or plans

    How UnivEase helps

    We help organise the course rationale, previous study or career context and return plans so the short-study purpose is presented consistently.

    Course and living costs are not supported by credible funds

    How UnivEase helps

    We help review tuition, accommodation and travel costs against the available bank, income and sponsorship evidence and identify unexplained financial gaps.

    The application suggests long-term study or an intention to remain

    How UnivEase helps

    We help cross-check the course length, personal circumstances, home-country ties and wider application so the case reflects a genuine temporary study visit.

    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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