The UK is known for its academic excellence and is home to universities and educational institutions of the highest caliber.
These educational institutions and universities provide a wide range of courses in a number of different subject areas. The course determines the study duration, and the study duration determines the visa fee. The visa fee is usually around £363 for international students. The cost of visa for Bangladeshi students is around 11,000 BDT to 93,000 BDT.
Type of visa
Students need an entrance offer letter from the preferred university or educational institution in order to begin the visa filing process. International students can choose between two different types of visas. The type of student visa depends on the length of the program. Below are the several types of student visas:
Short-term student visa: This student visa is available for courses lasting between six and eleven months.
Long-term student visa: This type of visa is available to people who intend to study for a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree. Given that it is based on the duration of the course, this visa type has no set expiration date.
Cost of visa
The length of the course and the type of visa essentially determine the cost of a student visa. The application form for a student visa costs £363. The accompanying table lists the UK visa costs for Bangladeshi students.
| Duration | Cost Of Visa |
|---|---|
| Short-term (6-11 months) | 11,000 BDT |
| Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years) | 40,000 BDT |
| Longer-term (valid for up to 5 years) | 75,000 BDT |
| Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years) | 93,000 BDT |
Payment Method
Visa applications can be paid for in a number of ways. All the methods are listed below:
- Using MasterCard, Visa, or other online payment options in the online mode
- Cash payments at the visa application center.
- The selected branches of Standard Chartered Bank
Required Documents for visa application
The following documents must be submitted by students when they apply for a student visa for the UK:
- Valid Bangladeshi Passport
- Financial proof to bear all the expenses in the UK
- Confirmation of acceptance for studies(CAS) reference number and documents used to obtain CAS
- Passport size color photograph
- Assessment Documentation
- Academic Technology Approval Scheme Certificate ( If required)
N.B: If any documents are not in English then it will need to be translated into English.
How to apply
Bangladeshis who wish to pursue higher education in the academic field must submit an application for a tier-4 (general) student visa. Before the degree program begins, every Bangladeshi student needs to begin the visa application procedure. Here are the primary steps in the visa processing process:
- Apply online or Set an appointment in a visa application center in Bangladesh.
- Provide Biometric information (Like fingerprints & pictures etc)
- Attend a visa application interview.
FAQs
How much is the UK visa fee?
The UK visa fee is determined by course duration. The UK visa fee is given in the Cost of Visa Section based on course duration.
How much time will it take to get my visa?
After submitting all the documents and processing all the steps, it will take up to 60 days or 8 weeks for the visa decision. But actually, it depends on the embassy.
How do career paths help you?
Studying abroad is a wise choice, but the process itself is lengthy and difficult for students. Career Paths is therefore always ready to help you. Career Paths will work with you at every stage of the procedure, including picking an institution that meets your requirements and handling your visa application.
What happens if a UK visa is rejected and is a uni fee refundable?
If any student gets a refusal of student visa of the UK then the particular student will be able to get a partial refund.
Is the UK visa fee refundable?
If any student cancels the visa application and is not given the photo and fingerprints then the student will be eligible for the refund money. But it will take 28 days to complete all the process.
How long does it take to make a decision for the UK student visa?
After processing all the steps it will take up to 8 weeks or 60 days. But it actually depends on the embassy.
Final word
In terms of education, the UK enjoys a strong international reputation. The majority of UK educational institutions offer degrees that are accepted throughout the world at relatively reasonable tuition costs. The UK is the best choice for Bangladeshi students when all of these factors are properly considered, as opposed to all other developed nations.
The majority of UK universities recognize our collaboration with them. Therefore, if you adhere to all the recommendations made during our session, it is almost a given that you will be able to accomplish your goal.
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Hello, I’ve got offer letter from University of Hertfordshire. I’ve successfully completed the pre cas interview. Now waiting for the CAS. My question is can I pay my visa fees through payoneer or PYYPL?