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🇧🇩 People's Republic of Bangladesh · study

Student Visa

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 27 June 2026

Bangladesh study route for regular students, admission seekers and researchers at government-approved educational institutions.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyA student visa may be issued for up to 1 year with multiple entries. Extension up to the course tenure can be obtained from DIP in Bangladesh.In flux
Processing time
The London High Commission lists at least 7 working days for standard processing; postal applications should allow 21 working days from receipt. Some cases require additional administrative processing or an interview.
Government fees
Visa fees are reciprocal by nationality and non-refundable. Confirm the current fee in the Bangladesh Online MRV Portal or with the Bangladesh mission handling the application.
Typical duration
A student visa may be issued for up to 1 year with multiple entries. Extension up to the course tenure can be obtained from DIP in Bangladesh.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed 27 June 2026Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
Rule changes note —The Bangladesh High Commission London pages are official government mission guidance. Applicants outside the UK should confirm local submission mechanics, payment method and appointment rules with the Bangladesh mission responsible for their place of application.
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Overview

The Student Visa is for regular students, students seeking admission and researchers in government-approved educational institutions in Bangladesh. The official page requires offer or invitation evidence from the Bangladesh institution, declaration or recommendation evidence, and bank guarantee documents.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You do not need a job offer or employer to apply for the Student Visa. This route does not lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

Additional sources

  • Primary source

    Bangladesh Online MRV Portal ↗ · Department of Immigration & Passports, Government of Bangladesh

    Link last verified: 27 June 2026

Eligibility

Typical criteria

  • ✓The applicant is a regular student, student seeking admission or researcher.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
  • ✓The institution is a government-approved educational institution in Bangladesh.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
  • ✓The file includes an invitation or offer letter from the Bangladesh institution.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
  • ✓The file includes declaration or recommendation evidence from the institution and bank guarantee documents.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗

Common blockers

  • !No offer or invitation letter from the Bangladesh educational institution.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
  • !The institution is not government approved.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
  • !No bank guarantee documents or institution recommendation/declaration evidence.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗

Typical evidence

  • ·Printed and signed online visa application form.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
  • ·Two recent passport photos, original passport and photo-page copy.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
  • ·Invitation or offer letter from the university, college, school or educational institution in Bangladesh.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗
  • ·Declaration or recommendation letter from the institution and bank guarantee documents.Bangladesh High Commission, London ↗

Application pathway

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Confirm admission, research placement or admission-seeking status with a government-approved Bangladesh institution.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Collect institution invitation or offer evidence, recommendation or declaration evidence and bank guarantee documents.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Complete the online visa form and prepare passport, photos and residence evidence where relevant.

  4. 04

    After approval

    Submit through the responsible Bangladesh mission and handle any course-tenure extension with DIP in Bangladesh.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Student Visa route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Student Visa.

    Bangladesh High Commission, London · verified 27 June 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bangladesh Student Visa for?+−

The official page says regular students, students seeking admission and researchers in government-approved educational institutions in Bangladesh are eligible.

How long can a Bangladesh Student Visa be issued for?+−

The official page says a student visa may be issued for up to one year with multiple entries, with extension up to the course tenure from DIP in Bangladesh.

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