UK VISA CHECKLIST
Requirements (Tourist & Business):
Personal Documents:
- Current passport (minimum validity for 06 months until the planned date of return and minimum two blank pages and unmarked visa pages) with all old passports. If the immediate previous passport is lost, then a G.D (English) copy for that passport is required.
- Birth certificate / National ID card copy of applicants.
- Marriage certificate or Divorce certificate copy (as per religion). In case of Divorce, Child Custody Letter from court in respect of the child is required. A Death certificate copy requires for widows.
- For non-Bangladeshi applicants: Bangladeshi Residence Permit valid at least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States.
- In case of minors (Under 16 Years of age):
- A copy of the child’s Birth Certificate showing both the parents’ name.
- Consent letter addressed to the London or respective consulates signed by both the parents.
- Photocopy of Parent’s passports.
Professional Documents:
- For Businessperson: Trade license (renewal) and company’s letterhead pad (2 blank pages) require for proprietorship, partnership, and limited company. (i) Additional documents for partnership: Business Agreement/Deed copy. (ii) Additional documents for the limited company: Memorandum of the article, certificate of incorporation, form 12 (For limited company), VAT, IRC, and Membership certificate (If any). (iii) Business card: 02 pcs.
- For Employee: Original No objection certificate (NOC) mentioned. (i) Address, telephone, and fax number of the company. (ii) Name and position of the countersigning officer in the company. (iii) Name and position of applicants, number of years of service, pay slip / original salary statement/Government order (GO) & original note verbal (for official passport holders). (iv) Visiting card: 02 pcs.
- For Student: Student ID copy, original school leave letter/ permission of absence mentioned full address, telephone number, name, and function of the person granting permission. If school trips then the purpose, the duration, and the destination must be mentioned in the letter of the school.
- For Retired Person: Retirement documents.
Financial Documents:
- Bank statement & solvency certificate (original with bank seal and signature) of Last 06 months for both company & personal.
- Other financial documents such as FDR, saving certificate, share statement (If available).
- Income tax certificate copy (last 3 years), E-TIN certificate copy.
- Valuation of other assets such as land, buildings (If any).
Overseas Documents:
- For Tourist Purpose: Personal Invitation letter & evidence of your inviter’s passport and status in UK (If available).
- For Business Visit: A letter of invitation from the host organization in UK. Including conference registration details, reasons for applicant’s visit, itinerary with contact details of the business parties involved, and applicant’s employment contract details.
Travel Documents:
- Air Booking Copy.
- Hotel Booking.
Visa Fee & Service Charge:
| Fee | Maximum length of stay |
· Standard Visitor visa | £115 | 6 months |
· 2-year long-term Standard Visitor visa | £400 | 6 months per visit |
· 5-year long-term Standard Visitor visa | £771 | 6 months per visit |
· 10-year long-term Standard Visitor visa | £963 | 6 months per visit |
- Bangladesh Tours and Travels service charge is 5,000 BDT.
Note: Notary and translation charges are additional – if needed.
Processing Time:
- Bangladesh Tours and Travels file processing time 3/4 working days.
- Embassy processing time: Approx: 3 weeks to depends on the embassy.
Remarks:
- Bangladesh Tours and Travels exclusively offer consultancy services and do not furnish any assurances or guarantees regarding visa outcomes.
- The initiation of visa-related file processing will commence once we have received all required documents.
- The Embassy reserves the right to alter processing time, requirements, and fees without advance notice.
- The embassy may require additional documents not included in the checklist mentioned above at its discretion.
- All documents in Bengali must undergo translation into English and subsequent notarization.
- At the time of the interview, applicants should have all original documents with them when visiting the embassy or application center.