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UK Student Visa Requirements for Bangladeshi Students (2026)

The documents, money, English and health checks you need for a UK Student visa from Bangladesh - plus fees, timelines and common reasons for refusal.

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To study a full-time degree in the UK you need a Student visa, which replaced the old Tier 4 visa. This checklist covers what Bangladeshi applicants are asked for. Rules and fees change, so always confirm the latest details on the official GOV.UK Student visa page before you apply.

Who can apply

  • You have an unconditional offer from a licensed student sponsor (a UK university) and a CAS reference number.
  • You can pay for your course and living costs.
  • You meet the English language requirement for your course.
  • You are 16 or older (applicants under 18 also need parental consent).

Documents checklist

  • A valid passport.
  • Your CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) number from the university.
  • Proof of money for tuition and living costs - see our bank statement guide.
  • A tuberculosis (TB) test certificate from a UKVI-approved clinic, because applicants living in Bangladesh must be tested - see TB tests for visa applicants.
  • Evidence of the qualifications and English listed on your CAS.
  • Parental consent and your birth certificate if you are under 18, or if you are using your parents' money.
  • An ATAS certificate, only if your course is in certain science or technology subjects (your CAS will say).

How much money you must show

You need your first year's tuition (minus anything already paid) plus living costs for up to nine months. At the time of writing, UKVI's living-cost figures are £1,483 a month in London and £1,136 a month elsewhere in the UK. The money must be held for at least 28 consecutive days, and the closing date of the statement must be no more than 31 days before you apply. Check the current amounts on GOV.UK.

Fees you pay with the application

  • Visa application fee: £524 when applying from outside the UK (at the time of writing).
  • Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): £776 for each year of your visa, which gives you access to the NHS - calculate it on GOV.UK.
  • Optional priority processing, where your visa application centre offers it.

When and how to apply

  1. Apply online up to six months before your course starts.
  2. Pay the fee and the IHS, and upload your documents.
  3. Attend your biometrics appointment at a UK visa application centre in Bangladesh.
  4. Some applicants are invited to a short credibility interview - see our step-by-step visa guide.
  5. A decision usually arrives within about three weeks of your biometrics appointment.

Common reasons for refusal

  • Funds held for fewer than 28 days, or a bank statement older than 31 days.
  • Missing or inconsistent documents - names, dates or amounts that don't match.
  • A weak credibility interview: not knowing your course, your university or your plans.
  • No TB test certificate.

Our visa team checks every document before you submit. Talk to a counsellor if you would like your file reviewed.

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