UK Visa from Bangladesh – Requirements & Complete Guide

Applying for a UK Visa from Bangladesh requires essential identity documents, financial proof, translated Bangla documents, and visa-specific papers depending on whether you apply for a Visit Visa, Student Visa, or Family Visa. All applications must be submitted online through the official UK Government portal, followed by biometrics at VFS Global Dhaka.

General Requirements for All Applicants

✔️ Valid Passport – Minimum 6+ months validity with 2 blank pages, including all old passports
✔️ Photographs – 2 recent photos (35x45mm, white background)
✔️ NID / Birth Certificate – For adults/children, translated & notarized
✔️ Family Information – Spouse, children, parents’ details
✔️ Educational Background – Schools/colleges/universities with dates
✔️ Cover Letter – States purpose, travel plan, duration & who sponsors the trip
✔️ Travel Itinerary – Day-by-day plan of your UK visit
✔️ Flight & Hotel Booking – Return flight reservation & hotel confirmation / invitation
✔️ Financial Documents
✔️ 6 months bank statement
✔️ Bank solvency certificate
✔️ Tax returns (ITR) for the last 3 years
✔️ Income proofs, FDR, DPS, or asset proof
✔️ Proof of Ties to Bangladesh – Job documents, business papers, property records
✔️ Translation & Notarization – All Bangla documents must be translated to English & notarized
✔️ Biometrics – Mandatory at VFS UK Visa Application Centre (fingerprint & photo)

Business Persons

✔️ Trade License (renewed & translated)
✔️ Memorandum / Partnership Deed (if applicable)
✔️ Company TIN & Tax Papers
✔️ Company Bank Statement (6 months)
✔️ Business Card
✔️ Cover Letter on Company Letterhead

Job Holders (Employees)

✔️ NOC (No Objection Certificate) on official company letterhead
✔️ Salary Certificate
✔️ Payslips (last 3 months)
✔️ Office ID Card
✔️ Employment Contract (if available)
✔️ Leave Approval Letter

Students

✔️ Student ID Card
✔️ Letter from Institution confirming enrollment & leave
✔️ Birth Certificate (translated & notarized)
✔️ Parents’ bank statement & sponsorship letter
✔️ Proof of relationship with parents

Non-Student Child (Minor Applicants)

✔️ Birth Certificate (translated & notarized)
✔️ Parents’ passports/NIDs
✔️ Consent Letter from both parents
✔️ Financial documents from parent/sponsor
✔️ Proof of relationship (school ID, photos, etc.)

Government Job Holder

✔️ GO/NOC Letter on official letterhead
✔️ Salary Certificate
✔️ Payslips (3 months)
✔️ Government ID

Doctor

✔️ BMDC Certificate
✔️ Work ID
✔️ NOC or Leave Letter
✔️ Clinic/Hospital Employment Proof
✔️ Bank Statements

Advocate / Lawyer

✔️ Bar Council Certificate
✔️ Chamber/Practice Letter
✔️ Visiting Card
✔️ Financial documents

Housewife

✔️ Marriage Certificate (translated & notarized)
✔️ Husband’s bank statement (6 months)
✔️ Husband’s NOC & job/business documents
✔️ Sponsorship Letter from husband

Retired Person

✔️ Retirement Certificate
✔️ Pension Book/Pension Statement
✔️ Bank statement (6 months)
✔️ Asset documents (optional)

Unemployed

✔️ Sponsor’s bank documents
✔️ Sponsor’s NID/passport (translated if needed)
✔️ Sponsorship Letter
✔️ Proof of relationship with sponsor

Visit Visa Specific Requirements

✔️ Detailed travel plan
✔️ Flight & accommodation proof
✔️ Invitation letter (if staying with family/friends)
✔️ Host’s UK passport/BRP copy
✔️ Host’s bank statement & address proof (if sponsoring)