United Kingdom
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What GOV.UK asks for, where Bangladeshi students get each document, and the mistakes that delay applications.
Get my documents checkedLast updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
Documents you must or may need
Always required
- Current passportOr other valid travel document
- Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)Reference number from your university
Often required for Bangladeshi applicants
- Proof of moneyTuition plus living costs, held for 28 days
- TB test certificateFrom an IOM clinic in Bangladesh
- English evidenceIf your CAS says you need a SELT
- ATAS certificateCertain master’s and PhD subjects
- Sponsor’s written consentIf sponsored in the last 12 months
- Parental consent and birth certificateIf you are under 18
Where each document comes from
| Document | Where from | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| CAS | Your UK university | Check your name, course dates and fees paid are correct |
| Bank statements | Your or your parent’s bank | Dated within 31 days of applying; 28-day balance |
| TB certificate | IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre, Gulshan, Sylhet or Chittagong | Valid for 6 months only |
| SELT result | An approved SELT provider | IELTS Academic is not a SELT |
| ATAS certificate | Online from the Foreign Office, free | Apply early; Bangladesh is not exempt |
| Birth certificate | Bangladesh civil registration | Needed to use a parent’s funds and if under 18 |
Avoid delays
- Documents not in English need a certified translation.
- Use exactly the same name spelling as your passport on every document.
- If you use a parent’s account, include a letter of consent from them and your birth certificate showing their names.
- Keep original documents for your VFS appointment in Gulshan-2, even when you upload copies.
- Do not submit a statement older than 31 days; get a fresh one before applying.
Official sources
- GOV.UK: documents you’ll need ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- GOV.UK: financial evidence guidance ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- GOV.UK: TB test ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- GOV.UK: ATAS ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- GOV.UK: SELT providers ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.