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    UK Standard Visitor Visa - Tourism from Bangladesh

    Standard Visitor visa for holidays, sightseeing and leisure travel to the United Kingdom, normally for up to 6 months.

    Last Updated: 30 August 2026

    The UK Standard Visitor Visa is the main visitor route used by Bangladeshi nationals travelling to the United Kingdom for tourism, holidays, sightseeing or other genuine leisure purposes. This page focuses specifically on tourism applications under the Standard Visitor route, which normally permits a stay of up to 6 months.

    Applicants must show that they are genuine visitors, will leave the UK at the end of the visit, can meet the reasonable costs of the trip and return journey, and will not use frequent or successive visits to make the UK their main home. Applicants who visit the UK regularly may choose a Standard Visitor visa valid for 2, 5 or 10 years, but each visit is still limited to a maximum of 6 months. Applications are completed online through GOV.UK, followed by the required identity and biometric process, usually through a VFS Global UK Visa Application Centre in Bangladesh. 

    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 tourism purpose, intended travel dates, places to visit, accommodation plan, trip funding and relevant personal circumstances. The information should remain consistent with the online form and supporting evidence.
    5. Detailed Tourism Itinerary: A clear and realistic travel plan showing the intended UK cities or attractions, approximate dates, accommodation locations and planned leisure activities. The itinerary should be proportionate to the proposed length and cost of the trip.
    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 a Genuine Tourism Visit

    Check that the trip is for permitted tourism or leisure, normally for up to 6 months, and that the applicant can show a credible intention to leave the UK after the visit.

    Step 2

    Apply Online through GOV.UK

    Complete the Standard Visitor application online and pay the applicable visa fee: £135 for up to 6 months, or the relevant long-term fee if applying for 2, 5 or 10 years. The earliest application date is 3 months before the intended travel date.

    Step 3

    Upload Supporting Evidence

    Prepare and upload the passport copy, tourism plan, financial and occupation evidence, sponsorship documents and certified translations relevant to the case.

    Step 4

    Book the VFS Biometric Appointment

    After the online application, follow the GOV.UK/VFS instructions to book the required appointment at an available UK Visa Application Centre in Bangladesh.

    Step 5

    Attend VFS & Provide Biometrics

    Attend in person as instructed to provide fingerprints and a photograph and complete the applicable identity, passport and document-handling steps.

    Step 6

    UKVI Assesses the Application

    UKVI reviews the application and may request further evidence 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 applicant is not shown as a genuine temporary visitor

    How UnivEase helps

    We help organise the tourism purpose, personal circumstances and return-related evidence so the application presents a credible temporary visit rather than an intention to remain in the UK.

    Trip costs do not match the financial evidence

    How UnivEase helps

    We help review the proposed budget, available funds, income evidence and any unusual transactions so the financial position is explained clearly and consistently.

    The tourism plan is vague, unrealistic or inconsistent

    How UnivEase helps

    We help align the itinerary, accommodation, travel dates and planned activities with the online form and the applicant's available time and funds.

    Sponsor support or personal circumstances are poorly explained

    How UnivEase helps

    We help identify the relationship, funding and status evidence needed for third-party support and cross-check the wider application for avoidable inconsistencies.

    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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