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Quick decision signals
Highest readiness
Under review
No verified readiness percentage is available yet.
Lowest difficulty signal
United Kingdom · Easy
Based on the route difficulty label.
Most document-heavy
United Kingdom · 12 docs
May require more preparation effort.
These are planning signals only. Final visa decisions depend on the applicant profile, current rules, documentation, and official authority requirements.
Bangladesh → United Kingdom
Sponsored work route for a Bangladeshi worker with an eligible job from a licensed sponsor. Applicant must meet occupation, salary, English, maintenance, identity and suitability rules; specified jobs also require criminal-record, ATAS or professional evidence.
Sri Lanka → United Kingdom
Sri Lankan applicants who have been offered an eligible skilled job by an approved UK employer may be able to apply for the UK Skilled Worker visa. This route depends on having a valid Certificate of Sponsorship, an eligible occupation, salary eligibility, English language ability, documents, and enough money to support arrival unless exempt.
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| Field | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Route | Bangladesh → United Kingdom | Sri Lanka → United Kingdom |
| Visa type | Work visa | Work visa |
| Difficulty | Easy | High scrutiny |
| Timeline | Employer assigns a valid Certificate of Sponsorship; applicant files within its validity window, pays the application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, provides identity/biometrics and documents, and normally receives an outside-UK decision within 3 weeks. | Usually around 3 weeks after applying, but preparation can take longer |
| Readiness | Under review | Under review |
| Documents | 12 | 11 |
| Flight type | Nonstop or one-stop from Dhaka | Usually one stop |
| Estimated travel time | Biman DAC–LHR about 11–12h nonstop; DAC–DOH–MAN about 15–18h; DAC–DXB–BHX about 16–19h | 12–18 hours |
| Travel difficulty | Moderate | Moderate |