Bangladesh · Student
Bangladesh Student visa
Student visa (S)
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Key facts
Student visa is a student route for Bangladesh. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
Time and long term
RenewalRenewable
The Department of Immigration and Passports can extend the visa up to the length of the course.
Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, DCDepartment of Immigration and Passports, Government of Bangladesh
Why this route may not fit
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- Needs a place at a school or university in Bangladesh
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The applicant is admitted to a government-approved educational institution in Bangladesh.
Documents2
- A letter from the institution certifying admission, attested as the mission requires.
- Sponsorship papers and a bank statement or certificate of financial guarantee.
Steps1
- Fill in the online application form at visa.gov.bd and apply to a Bangladesh mission abroad.
After you arrive1
- To extend the visa, provide the institution's recommendation, sponsorship, a non-employment certificate and a positive police verification.
When you become tax resident
How Bangladesh decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a income yearAn individual present in Bangladesh for 183 days or more in the income year is resident.
- At least 90 days in a income year, with 365 days in the four preceding yearsAn individual present for 90 days or more in the income year and for 365 days or more in the four preceding years is resident.
- Foreign-source income
Residents of Bangladesh are taxed on income from all sources, in and outside Bangladesh, on a scale of nil up to BDT 400,000, (≈ $3,250) then 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 30% (tax years 2026-27 and 2027-28), with a minimum tax of BDT 5,000 (≈ $41) once income exceeds the tax-free limit; one third of employment income, up to BDT 500,000, (≈ $4,060) is exempt.
All tax rules for Bangladesh Tax records checked
Full official text
Student visa for studying at a government-approved educational institution in Bangladesh, with sponsorship and a bank guarantee, extended through the institution. 1 2 3 4
Requirements
- The applicant is admitted to a government-approved educational institution in Bangladesh. 1
- A letter from the institution certifying admission, attested as the mission requires. 2
- Sponsorship papers and a bank statement or certificate of financial guarantee. 1 2
- Fill in the online application form at visa.gov.bd and apply to a Bangladesh mission abroad. 2
- To extend the visa, provide the institution's recommendation, sponsorship, a non-employment certificate and a positive police verification. 1
Stay
- Student (S) visa issued for up to one year with multiple entries; the Department of Immigration and Passports can extend it up to the length of the course.
- Visa validity: 12 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Foreign nationals with a Bangladesh visa; visa-exempt and visa-on-arrival rules depend on nationality.
Work
Study; the extension requires a non-employment certificate.
Family
Spouses and dependent family members apply for the matching family visa with proof of the relationship.
Official sources
- Types and Essential Documents of Visa · Department of Immigration and Passports, Government of Bangladesh · checked 2026-10-11
- Requirements for visa · Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Berlin · checked 2026-10-11
- Student visa (S) · Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, DC · checked 2026-10-11
- Visa processing fees · Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, DC · checked 2026-10-11
Student visa and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student visa | – | – | – |
| Study visa (ED) Thailand | – | 3 mo, renewable | No |
| Student visa Japan | – | 4.3 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Student visa · Non-formal Indonesia | – | 4 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa United Arab Emirates | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Student visa?
Student (S) visa issued for up to one year with multiple entries; the Department of Immigration and Passports can extend it up to the length of the course.
Can I work on the Student visa?
Study; the extension requires a non-employment certificate.
Can I bring my family on the Student visa?
Spouses and dependent family members apply for the matching family visa with proof of the relationship.
How are Student visa holders taxed in Bangladesh?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Student visa. The standard rules apply: Residents of Bangladesh are taxed on income from all sources, in and outside Bangladesh, on a scale of nil up to BDT 400,000, (≈ $3,250) then 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 30% (tax years 2026-27 and 2027-28), with a minimum tax of BDT 5,000 (≈ $41) once income exceeds the tax-free limit; one third of employment income, up to BDT 500,000, (≈ $4,060) is exempt.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 4 official sources. Status: partly verified; the page marks the facts an official source does not fully confirm.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Types and Essential Documents of Visa · Department of Immigration and Passports, Government of Bangladesh · checked 2026-10-11
- Requirements for visa · Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Berlin · checked 2026-10-11
- Student visa (S) · Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, DC · checked 2026-10-11
- Visa processing fees · Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, DC · checked 2026-10-11
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