Student Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- Several weeks to months
- Fee
- Varies by nationality
- Validity
- 1 year, extendable based on course duration
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Multiple-entry visa valid for up to one year. Can be extended depending on the length of the study course. Requires attestation from Bangladesh Ministry of Education.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Valid for pursuing academic courses in Bangladesh educational institutions
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Financial
Must demonstrate financial capacity to cover tuition fees and living expenses
Minimum funds: As required by educational institution
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 45x35mm, white background, JPEG format, under 300KB, taken within last 6 months
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Certificate of financial guarantee; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Letter from educational institution in Bangladesh, duly attested by the Bangladesh Ministry of Education, Dhaka
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Bangladesh Machine Readable Visa (MRV) Application; Form url: https://visa.gov.bd/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Online payment, bank transfer, or cash; Amount: Varies by nationality
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain admission letter from Bangladesh educational institution and get it attested by Ministry of Education
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Online application
Complete online application at visa.gov.bd
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Document submission
Submit documents including attested admission letter, financial guarantee certificate, and other supporting documents
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Fee payment
Pay visa application fee
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Processing wait
Wait for processing (several weeks to months)
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Visa collection
Collect passport with student visa