Visa route dossier
This guide explains the Bangladesh to United Kingdom Work visa route, including eligibility, documents, official sources, estimated costs, process steps, risks, and next actions.
Compare requirements, documents, costs, application process, warnings, and arrival readiness for this visa route.
| Origin | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Destination | United Kingdom |
| Visa type | Work visa |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| 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. |
| Documents | 12 listed |
| Readiness | Under review |
| Sources | 7 |
| Coverage | Status | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Documents | 12 listed | View section |
| Fees | Cost section | View section |
| 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. | View section |
| Steps | 8 steps | View section |
| Risks | Risk signals | View section |
| Official sources | 7 sources | View section |
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Planning tools for Bangladesh to United Kingdom Skilled Worker Visa (Work visa). Educational assessment only — about 2 minutes, with no approval guarantee.
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Documents
Names, dates, employment, salary, bank movements, sponsor details and travel purpose must match across the form and attachments. Explain discrepancies in a signed letter and attach source documents; never alter a record.
Scam / agent risk
Do not pay for a job or CoS. Employer, licence, occupation code, salary and contract must match the CoS and official sponsor record.
Cost / proof of funds
GBP 1,270 must be continuously available for 28 days and day 28 inside 31 days before application unless sponsor-certified or exempt.
Documents
For a long-term visa, unapproved certificates are not accepted. Green Crescent adult BDT 5,500; IOM adult USD 70 converted to BDT.
General route note
Outside-UK application fee GBP 819 up to 3 years or GBP 1,618 over 3 years; Salary List fee GBP 628 or GBP 1,235. IHS normally GBP 1,035 per chargeable year. A 2-year standard case is GBP 2,889 before TB, translation and travel.
Structured risk and readiness summaries for this visa route. For specific alerts, see visa risks and warnings.
Health/security reviewed
Long-term Bangladeshi applicant uses approved TB clinic: Green Crescent adult BDT 5,500 or IOM adult USD 70 paid in BDT. Unapproved certificate invalid.
Sponsor, CoS, occupation, salary and identity must match. Criminal-record certificate and ATAS apply to specified jobs.
Choose DAC–LHR direct or one-ticket Gulf/Türkiye connection; avoid self-transfer.
Do not purchase CoS. Sponsor maintenance must be marked on CoS if replacing GBP 1,270 bank proof.
Sponsored job conditions apply. Use official employer/job change procedure before starting a different role.
IHS GBP 1,035 per chargeable year; fee changes by duration and Salary List status; TB/translation separate.
Set up UKVI/eVisa, right-to-work share code, bank, GP and payroll; retain payslips and contract.
999/112; NHS 111; Acas; sponsor HR; Bangladesh mission.
These summaries are planning aids. Health, security, and travel conditions can change quickly. Verify current official visa guidance before travel or payment.
A summary of visa requirements, documents, costs and process for this route.
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.
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Recent activity
Activity is based on published changes recorded in the last 90 days.
Changes detected by month
February 2026: 0 changes. March 2026: 0 changes. April 2026: 0 changes. May 2026: 0 changes. June 2026: 0 changes. July 2026: 0 changes
Change history
No recent route changes recorded.
We have not recorded a published change for this route yet.
Bangladeshi workers with a genuine licensed sponsor, valid CoS, eligible occupation code, compliant salary, English evidence and GBP 1,270 maintenance unless exempt or sponsor-certified.
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This tool provides an educational risk estimate based on the information you enter. It does not predict an official visa decision and is not legal or immigration advice. Always verify requirements with the relevant immigration authority or embassy.
Official fees are calculated from published cost items marked Official fee. Proof of funds is shown separately as money to show, not a fee.
Official fees to pay
Not calculated
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Proof of funds to show
USD 1,689
GBP 1,270 normally held for 28 consecutive days; day 28 within 31 days before application unless exempt or sponsor-certified.
Preparation costs
USD 100
Document, medical, travel, and other preparation estimates
Mandatory application+IHS examples range from GBP 1,854 for 1-year standard to GBP 6,793 for 5-year standard. Exact matrices and Bangladesh TB fees are itemised.
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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.
See the step-by-step process section for staged timing notes.
Early planning checklist. Confirm final requirements with official sources.
Certificate of Sponsorship reference and CoS details
Passport or identity/nationality document
Accepted English-language evidence
Job title, gross annual salary and occupation code
Sponsor name and sponsor licence number
Bank statements proving GBP 1,270 for 28 consecutive days unless exempt or sponsor-certified
Home Office-approved Bangladesh TB certificate for a visa longer than 6 months
Criminal-record certificate for specified occupations
ATAS certificate where required
UK PhD certificate or Ecctis reference where applicable
Marriage/birth evidence for dependants
Certified translations into English or Welsh
Select the documents and evidence you already have. VisaPathways will show what appears complete, what may need improvement, and which gaps could increase application risk.
Select the documents and evidence you already have for Work visa. VisaPathways will show what appears complete, what may need improvement, and which gaps could increase application risk.
This tool provides an educational document-readiness estimate based on the information you enter. It does not confirm eligibility, guarantee approval, or replace official immigration guidance. Always verify requirements with the relevant immigration authority, embassy, or visa application centre.
Combine your refusal-risk and document-readiness results into one route-specific preparation report.
Combine your refusal-risk and document-readiness results into one route-specific VisaPathways assessment report with priority actions, timeline guidance, cost planning, and alternatives.
To build a useful action plan, complete the refusal-risk and document-readiness assessments.
This action plan is an educational planning tool based on the information you entered and the route data currently available on VisaPathways. It does not confirm eligibility, predict an official decision, or replace legal, immigration, embassy, or government guidance. Visa rules, fees, processing times and document requirements can change.
Step 1
Before CoS
Match employer, sponsor licence, occupation code, salary, duties and location.
Step 2
Before application
Record reference, dates, salary, occupation and whether sponsor certifies maintenance.
Step 3
Before application
Hold GBP 1,270 for 28 days with day 28 inside 31 days unless exempt or sponsor-certified.
Step 4
Before filing
Use Green Crescent or IOM approved clinic. Adult fees: BDT 5,500 Green Crescent or USD 70 IOM converted to BDT.
Step 5
Before filing
Include only conditional documents required by occupation and case.
Step 6
Application day
Select duration/Salary List fee and pay GBP 1,035 per chargeable IHS year.
Step 7
After filing
Outside-UK usual decision approximately 3 weeks after identity and documents.
Step 8
After grant/before work
Use UKVI account and share-code process with employer.
Practical flight and routing signals for planning this visa route. Not a booking service.
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Flight type
Nonstop or one-stop from Dhaka
Estimated travel time
Biman DAC–LHR about 11–12h nonstop; DAC–DOH–MAN about 15–18h; DAC–DXB–BHX about 16–19h
Travel difficulty
Moderate
Common transit hubs
Common airlines
Arrival airports
Transit warning
Book to the city nearest the sponsor. A self-transfer between London airports requires UK entry, baggage collection and ground transfer. Do not schedule the first shift on the same day as overnight long-haul arrival.
Biman DAC–LHR is simplest for London. For northern/central employers use Qatar via DOH, Emirates via DXB or Turkish via IST to MAN/BHX on one ticket.
Travel estimates are planning signals only. Flight availability, airline routes, transit rules, and travel times can change.
Practical reminders for the first stage of travel and arrival.
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Declare commercial goods, excess allowances and restricted items through UK customs.
Use Great Britain/Northern Ireland food-import rules; do not carry prohibited meat/dairy/plant products.
Carry prescriptions/original packaging; check controlled-drug personal import rules.
Employer uniform/PPE and site rules apply.
Comply with sponsored employment, tax, National Insurance and criminal law.
Work in sponsored role. Additional work or employer/job change can require a visa update before starting.
Use UKVI account/eVisa as instructed; carry employer address, CoS/job details and first accommodation.
Emergency 999/112; NHS 111; Acas for employment problems.
Share code/eVisa for right to work, obtain National Insurance number if needed, open bank account and register GP.
Arrival guidance is a planning aid. Always verify customs, medicine, and local law rules with official authorities before travel.
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GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa
High reliabilityOfficial immigration page
Route eligibility
GOV.UK — Skilled Worker costs
High reliabilityOfficial fee page
Application, IHS and maintenance
GOV.UK — Skilled Worker documents
High reliabilityOfficial checklist
Required and conditional evidence
GOV.UK — apply from outside UK
High reliabilityGovernment portal
Application and decision process
GOV.UK — Immigration Health Surcharge
High reliabilityOfficial fee page
Per-year and duration charging
GOV.UK — approved TB clinics Bangladesh
High reliabilityOfficial checklist
Named clinics and exact prices
GOV.UK — eVisa
High reliabilityGovernment portal
Online immigration status
Important disclaimer
VisaPathways is a research and planning platform. Always verify final requirements with official authorities before applying.
These figures are planning estimates only. Actual costs can change depending on official fees, exchange rates, service providers, document preparation, and applicant profile.
Exchange rates are estimates and may differ from banks, card providers, or visa centres. FX estimate updated: 2026-07-29.
Estimated totals
GBP cost estimate
Official fees to pay
GBP 31,566
Approx. USD 41,986
Preparation costs
GBP 1,035
Approx. USD 1,377
Proof of funds to show
GBP 1,270
Approx. USD 1,689
BDT cost estimate
Official fees to pay
Not calculated
Preparation costs
BDT 23,000
Approx. USD 186
Proof of funds to show
Not calculated
USD cost estimate
Official fees to pay
Not calculated
Preparation costs
USD 100
Proof of funds to show
Not calculated
Official fees include only cost items marked Official fee. Proof of funds is money to show, not a fee. Preparation includes document, medical, travel, and other non-official planning costs.
Outside-UK fee — standard, up to 3 years
Official fee
Per applicant when job is not on Immigration Salary List.
Check sourceGBP 819–819
Approx. USD 1,089
Outside-UK fee — standard, more than 3 years
Official fee
Use instead of GBP 819 when granted period exceeds 3 years.
Check sourceGBP 1,618–1,618
Approx. USD 2,152
Immigration Salary List fee — up to 3 years
Official fee
Lower fee when the occupation is on the current Immigration Salary List.
Check sourceGBP 628–628
Approx. USD 835
Immigration Salary List fee — more than 3 years
Official fee
Lower fee when applicable and stay exceeds 3 years.
Check sourceGBP 1,235–1,235
Approx. USD 1,643
Immigration Health Surcharge — each chargeable year
Medical / insurance
Multiply by chargeable duration. Outside-UK periods over 6 months but under 1 year attract a full year; half-year increments apply in relevant cases.
Check sourceGBP 1,035–1,035
Approx. USD 1,377
GBP 1,854–1,854
Approx. USD 2,466
GBP 2,889–2,889
Approx. USD 3,843
GBP 3,924–3,924
Approx. USD 5,219
GBP 6,793–6,793
Approx. USD 9,035
GBP 1,663–1,663
Approx. USD 2,212
GBP 3,733–3,733
Approx. USD 4,965
GBP 6,410–6,410
Approx. USD 8,526
Maintenance funds
Proof of funds
Hold 28 days; day 28 within 31 days before application. Not required after 12 months lawful UK stay or with sponsor-certified maintenance.
Check sourceGBP 1,270–1,270
Approx. USD 1,689
Approved TB test — Green Crescent, age 11+
Medical / insurance
Dhaka, Chittagram or Sylhet Green Crescent approved clinic.
Check sourceBDT 5,500–5,500
Approx. USD 45
Approved TB test — Green Crescent, under 11
Medical / insurance
Child questionnaire/physical and tests as clinically indicated.
Check sourceBDT 3,500–3,500
Approx. USD 28
Further TB investigation — Green Crescent
Medical / insurance
Additional investigation when indicated; treatment excluded.
Check sourceBDT 14,000–14,000
Approx. USD 113
USD 70–70
USD 30–30
Certified translations
Translation / notarization
Commercial cost per document; mandatory for evidence not in English or Welsh.
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