UK Immigration Lawyer for UK Visa from Bangladesh
Bangladeshi citizens who want to immigrate to the UK must obtain an appropriate visa that meets their purpose of entering the country. Therefore, you must understand the various UK visa types that will help you to enter the country.
To know how you can migrate to UK without job offer, the different routes you can take, the requirements, or how to apply, Total Law can help. Call us on +44 (0) 333 305 9375 or contact us online.
Why Hire a UK Immigration Lawyer?
It can be challenging to navigate the UK immigration system when located in Bangladesh. UK immigration laws can be complex and eligibility requirements often change to reflect updated policies.
Tight regulations mean applications can often be rejected or refused if they do not meet the criteria. Total Law’s comprehensive document-checking service and our UK attorneys’ ability to communicate directly with the Home Office can help make the process of applying for a UK visa from Bangladesh straightforward and successful.
Different Routes To Immigrate To The UK From Bangladesh (Visas & Residencies)
Bangladeshi citizens who want to move to UK permanently have various visa options to choose from. It’s best to obtain a visa that aligns with your travel plans in the UK. Below are some of the visas that Total Law immigration lawyers can help you apply for:
What Visas Can A UK Immigration Lawyer Help You Apply For?
There are a number of UK visas that a Bangladeshi citizen can apply for and the appropriate route will depend on your reasons for coming to the UK.
Bangladeshis can also settle permanently in the UK if they meet the strict eligibility criteria:
- Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) for permanent residence
- British citizenship for those who want to naturalise in the UK.
UK Visit Visa
If you plan to visit the UK for a short time can do so with a standard visitor visa. This visa is suitable for those looking to travel short-term to the UK from Bangladesh for tourism, business, visit family, receive medical treatment, volunteer or enrol on a short study course.
A visit visa is issued for a short-term (up to 6 months) and you must be able to demonstrate you plan to leave the UK at the end of your trip.
Family Visas
A family visa is suitable for those wishing to join a family member who already has settled status in the UK.
There are different kinds of UK Family visas typically designed to allow you to enter the UK depending on your relationship with your UK Family member resident in the UK.
- Spouse or partner visa
- Fiancé(e) or a civil partner Visa
- Parent Visa
- Family Reunion visa
- Adult Dependant Relative Visa
- PBS Dependent Visa
- Child Visa
UK Work Visa
There are many types of UK work visas and it is important to opt for the one that is most appropriate for you. If you need advice on which route is suitable then a UK immigration lawyer can provide assistance.
The range of UK work visas include:
- Skilled Worker visa
- Health and Care Worker visa
- Seasonal Worker visa
- Charity Worker visa
- Creative Worker visa
- International Agreement visa
- Government Authorised Exchange visa
- Religious Worker visa
- Global Talent Visa
- Innovator visa
- Overseas Domestic Worker visa
- Global Business Mobility
- Representative of an Overseas Business visa
- Minister of Religion visa
- Scale-up Worker visa
- International Sportsperson visa
- Frontier Worker permit
UK Study Visa
If you wish to come to the UK to study then you should apply for a UK student visa. The exact visa required will depend on the course you plan to enrol on to.
- Student visa – suitable for those wishing to study higher education
- Child Student visa – for enrolment in primary or secondary education
- Short-term study visa – suitable for those attending English language courses
Visa Application Process
You must follow a step-by-step guide in applying for a UK visa from Bangladesh. Below are the steps:
Step 1. Choose Your Visa Type
You must first know the visa that best suits your major aim of entering the UK, failure to get the right visa may result in a refusal of your visa application. If you need help in choosing the most suitable visa for your entry into the UK, call our immigration lawyers at Total Law on +44 (0) 333 305 9375 or message us online.
Step 2. Assemble Your Documents
After choosing the best visa type that suits your travel purpose, you must assemble all your required documents. Your documents must prove that you are eligible to enter the UK for whatever travel purpose that brings you to the country. Ensure that required documents in Bengali are translated into English by a licensed translator, and also ensure they are notarised.
Step 3. Apply Online
For the UK visa, applicants typically apply via the online portal of the UK Home Office. You need to fill out the application form which must be the same as the details in your application documents.
Step 4. Pay Visa Fee
Once you are done applying online, you are required to pay the relevant visa fees.
Step 5. Schedule An Appointment
After paying your visa fees, you must make an appointment online via the TLScontact centre which handles the UK visa applications.
Step 6. Attend the Appointment
Be punctual at the appointment and submit your visa fee payment receipt, application documents, and your biometric information (fingerprints and photographs). You may be asked several questions by the immigration officials to know the authenticity of the information you have in your documents.
Step 7. Collect Your Visa
Upon a successful application, you will be sent a notification email regarding when to come and pick up your visa.
Residency & Citizenship Routes
Bangladeshi citizens can qualify to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain, otherwise known as Settlement visa or Permanent Residence when they have satisfied the stay period required for the visa type that allowed them into the UK.
For instance, if you are on Innovator visa, you must prove that you have resided in the UK for a consecutive 3 years, to qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain. Note that not all visas are eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK.
The Indefinite Leave to Remain grants you the right to live, study, work, and travel to and from the UK among other benefits without restrictions of the UK immigration law. Before you qualify for the Indefinite Leave to Remain you must meet the financial requirements, English language test requirement, and Life in the UK test.
Most of the applicants for Indefinite Leave to Remain apply via 5-year eligible visas, such as the Skilled Worker visa and Spouse visa. You can apply for settlement in the UK when you have worked for your sponsor employer for up to 5 years.
You may apply for settlement if you share a home with a family member who is on Indefinite Leave to Remain or a British citizen. If your partner passes away or your relationship ended because of abuse, you might be qualified to file for Indefinite Leave to Remain.
Bangladeshi citizens who have lived in the UK for 10 consecutive years can also be eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain. It takes about 6 months to get a decision on your application for Indefinite Leave to Remain.
After obtaining your Indefinite Leave to Remain, if you stay outside of the UK for more than 2 years, your settlement status in the UK will be revoked.
British Citizenship
The Indefinite Leave to Remain is the last step to obtaining the UK citizenship. Bangladeshi citizens who already have the settlement status in the UK can apply for British citizenship after staying in the UK for 1 year.
But if you are married to a British national, you can become eligible to apply for British citizenship after obtaining the Indefinite Leave to Remain.
How Can Total Law Help?
The process involved in immigrating from Bangladesh to the UK is complex. This is why it’s best to have an expert immigration lawyer by your side throughout the UK visa application process. Our immigration lawyers are professionals in handling UK visa applications and have a track record of helping applicants obtain their UK visas seamlessly.
We can assist you in assessing your situation, choosing the best visa type that suits your purpose of moving to the UK, and helping you check the possible cost of your imminent travel. We can also help you to apply on your behalf. You do not have to worry once you have us on board because we know how to navigate the process and get you to the UK stress-free.
Just let us help you realise your dream of migrating to the UK from Bangladesh. Call us today on +44 (0) 333 305 9375 or contact us online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The easiest way to enter the UK is via the Standard Tourist visa.
Yes, you can move to the UK without a job. One of the easiest ways to move to the UK without a job is via a Study visa.
