Bangladesh student visa

Student visas are granted only for study at educational institutions approved by the Government of Bangladesh. The S category covers students pursuing an academic programme and interns completing an internship that is part of an academic degree. Research or training at a recognised institution falls under the separate R category.

The policy also allows a one-year single-entry visa for children under 18 of foreign Tabligh Jamaat activists studying at Madrasa-e-Uloom-e-Diniya, with registration at the nearest police station or Special Branch within 15 days and yearly extensions until the student turns 32.

The Visa Policy 2026 requires the completed form, a copy of the passport, proof of admission or an offer letter and a bank solvency certificate or other proof of financial solvency. Missions also ask for the letter of acceptance, a bank guarantee document and academic qualification documents. Missions add their own checklist, typically the printed MRV form, photos to their specification, proof of fee payment, the original passport with a copy and, if you apply outside your country of nationality, your residence permit there.

Intern applicants can be asked for their student identity card and a letter of acceptance from the institution or company.

The DIP extends student visas up to five years or the full duration of study, whichever is less, with multiple entry. Extension applications are filed at least 15 days before expiry with the first-visa documents, a recommendation from the institution, the passport pages with visa and arrival stamp and, where necessary, a police report.

Overstay fines may be waived for foreign students for up to three months; beyond that a maximum fine of BDT 3,000 may be charged, and after six months the standard rate of BDT 3,000 per day applies.

The spouse, children and adopted children of an S or R visa holder can receive an FSR visa for the same period. They submit the form, passports, a copy of the student's passport and visa if they travel later, a request letter from the institution, a registered marriage certificate and birth certificates. Employment is prohibited.