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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for United Kingdom. Fee: GBP 135–1128 (~USD 181.5–1516.54). Processing: Standard: 'usually within 3 weeks' of biometrics per gov.uk (~15 working days); up to 30 working days in some cases. Priority (GBP 500): 5 working days.…. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Standard Visitor (6 months): GBP 135 (was GBP 127). Long-term: GBP 506 (2yr) / GBP 903 (5yr) / GBP 1,128 (10yr). Fees rose ~6-7% on 8 April 2026 (Home Office fee schedule update), confirmed directly on gov.uk and cross-checked against a Bangladesh-specific visa blog. Apply online at gov.uk then biometrics at VFS Global 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. CONFIRMED: Bangladesh is explicitly listed as a 'visa national' in UK Immigration Rules Appendix Visitor Visa National List (gov.uk), meaning Bangladeshi passport holders are NOT eligible for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) -- ETA only applies to nationalities who would otherwise be visa-EXEMPT for short stays (e.g. EU, USA, Australia, Canada). Bangladeshis must obtain a full entry-clearance visa (Standard Visitor or other route) regardless of trip purpose or length; there is no ETA option for Bangladesh.
Fees & funds
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
Requirements
Passport & photo
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)
UK Standard Visitor visa fees increased ~6-7% on 8 April 2026: 6-month GBP 127->135, 2-year GBP 432/475->506, 5-year GBP 781/848->903, 10-year GBP 979/1,059->1,128. Confirmed directly on gov.uk (official) and cross-checked against ukvisa.blog, which independently states the same post-8-April-2026 figures and attributes them to the same fee update.
2-year multi-entry Standard Visitor fee increased from GBP 480 to GBP 506, tracking the 8 April 2026 Home Office fee update (same fee table as the core Standard Visitor product -- business use is not a separate visa category, just the same visitor route used for permitted business activities).
Requirement reconfirmed: Bangladesh is a UK visa national (gov.uk Appendix Visitor Visa National List), so a DATV is required for airside transit unless an exemption applies (valid US/Canada/Australia/NZ visa or PR, EEA residence permit, or valid UK visa).
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.
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