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Bangladeshpassport United Kingdomdestination
Single entry ApprovalLow Transit visaYes

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At a glance

Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for United Kingdom. Fee: GBP 127–979 (~USD 169.38–1305.68). Processing: 15-30 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.

Overview

Standard Visitor (6 months): £127 (~BDT 21,828). Long-term: £475 (2yr) / £848 (5yr) / £1,059 (10yr). Apply via gov.uk then biometrics at VFS Dhaka/Sylhet/Chattogram.

Visa types: Standard Visitor Visa (6 months); Long-term Visitor (2/5/10-year); Marriage Visitor; Student (Short-term/Long-term); Skilled Worker; Health & Care Worker; Global Talent; Family/Spouse; Ancestry; Innovator; Graduate. ETA now needed for visa-exempt nationals — Bangladeshi still need full visa.

Fees & funds

Visa fee (local)GBP 127 (Standard Visitor 6-month) / GBP 432 (2-year) / GBP 781 (5-year) / GBP 979 (10-year)
In USDUSD 171-1,317
In BDTBDT 20,870 - 160,930
Minimum bank balanceDocumented proof required (3-6 months statements)
Service feeVFS service fee: USD 25-40 on top of visa fee

Stay & validity

Standard Visitor Validity: 6 months to 10 years (varies). Max Stay: 6 months per entry.

Extension possibleConditional

Overstay penalty: Removal + 1-10 year re-entry ban; civil penalty up to GBP 5,000

How to apply

Methodgov.uk + VFS Dhaka/Sylhet/Chattogram
Application centreVFS Global
Processing time15-30 working days
AppointmentYes · Book
InterviewConditional
Urgent processingNo

Requirements

Bank Statement Yes Yes (6 months, BDT 5L+)
Return Ticket Yes
Hotel Booking Yes
Sponsor Doc Conditional
Invitation Letter Conditional
Vaccination No None typically required
Travel Insurance Recommended
Biometrics Yes
Police Clearance Conditional Conditional (TB test 6+ mo)
Employment Letter Yes

Passport & photo

Passport validityFull validity
Photo size45 × 35 mm · biometric

Required documents: Valid passport (full validity); Online application at gov.uk + GWF reference; Biometrics at VFS Dhaka/Sylhet/Chattogram; Recent photo (45x35mm at biometrics); Bank statement (6 months, ideally BDT 5 lakh+); Employment / business proof; Return ticket; Hotel booking / sponsor invitation; TB test certificate (IOM-approved clinics) for 6+ month visas; For Student: CAS + IHS payment.

Visa types (3)

Tourist ★
Single GBP 127–979 (~USD 169.38–1305.68) 15-30 working days

Standard Visitor (6 months): £127 (~BDT 21,828). Long-term: £475 (2yr) / £848 (5yr) / £1,059 (10yr). Apply via gov.uk then biometrics at VFS Dhaka/Sylhet/Chattogram.

Business Standard Visitor — 2-year Multi-Entry
Multiple GBP 480 (~USD 640.17) 3-12 weeks (standard) / 5 working days (Priority)

For Business activities under Standard Visitor route: meetings, conferences, contract negotiations, trade fairs, recruitment, audits, training. Cannot perform paid work (separate Skilled Worker visa needed).

Transit DATV (Direct Airside Transit Visa)
Single GBP 41.5 (~USD 55.35) 3-15 working days

Required for BD passport holders changing planes at UK airports without passing through immigration (e.g. Heathrow T2-T5 transfer). Airside only — cannot leave airport.

Common rejection reasons

Common BD rejections (~40-50% for BD): (1) Insufficient financial proof (BDT 5L+ in 6-month bank statement); (2) Weak ties to BD - primary reason; (3) Inadequate employment/business documentation; (4) Previous UK refusals = permanent record; (5) TB test certificate missing for 6+ month visits (IOM-approved clinics only); (6) For Student: CAS + IHS payment issues; (7) Single male applicants face extra scrutiny; (8) Inconsistent travel history.