People's Republic of Bangladesh · study
Student Visa
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Source check: all 5 official citations reconfirmed 11 July 2026
Bangladesh study route for regular students, admission seekers and researchers at government-approved educational institutions.
- 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
In short
As of 13 July 2026, the Student Visa for People's Republic of Bangladesh is an unsponsored Bangladesh immigration route. Sources: official People's Republic of Bangladesh government pages, reviewed 13 July 2026.
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What is the Student Visa in People's Republic of Bangladesh?
Student Visa is an unsponsored Bangladesh route. Indicative government fees are 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; indicative processing time is 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; typical duration is 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. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Bangladesh High Commission, London on 27 June 2026.
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.
Additional sources
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
Check the route fit
Confirm admission, research placement or admission-seeking status with a government-approved Bangladesh institution.
Build the evidence pack
Collect institution invitation or offer evidence, recommendation or declaration evidence and bank guarantee documents.
Submit through the official channel
Complete the online visa form and prepare passport, photos and residence evidence where relevant.
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
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.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse 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
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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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Primary source: Bangladesh High Commission, London
Last checked: 27 June 2026