UK Skilled Worker Visa Total Cost from Bangladesh 2026 — Complete BDT Breakdown
UK Skilled Worker Visa Total Cost from Bangladesh 2026 — Complete BDT Breakdown
Most Bangladeshi applicants discover the total cost in stages — each new mandatory fee appearing after they have already committed to the process. The visa fee is just the beginning. The Immigration Health Surcharge alone costs more than the visa. And the international card surcharges that Bangladeshi banks add to GBP transactions push the total even higher.
Here is every fee in one place.
Government Fees and Core Costs
| Expense | GBP | BDT (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Visa application fee | £769 | 115,000 |
| Immigration Health Surcharge (3 years) | £3,105 | 465,000 |
| TB test (IOM) | $85 USD | 10,000 |
| IELTS for UKVI | — | 27,450 |
| UK ENIC Statement of Comparability | £69.60 | 10,400 |
| Police clearance certificate | — | 500 |
| Document authentication chain | — | Variable; confirm current fees |
| VFS document scanning (if not self-uploaded) | — | 1,200 |
| Subtotal (Standard Processing) | £4,300+ | 640,000+ |
Optional Priority Processing
| Service | Fee | BDT |
|---|---|---|
| Priority (5 working days) | £500 | 85,900 |
| Super Priority (1 working day) | £1,000 | 171,900 |
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Family Costs
Each dependant adds significant expense:
| Component | Per Dependant |
|---|---|
| Visa fee | £769 |
| IHS (3 years, adult) | £3,105 |
| IHS (3 years, child under 18) | £2,328 |
| TB test (11+) | $85 USD |
A family of four — you, your spouse, and two children — pays approximately £13,942 in visa fees and IHS alone. That is over BDT 20 lakh.
The Hidden Surcharge
Bangladeshi bank cards incur 3 to 15% surcharges on international transactions. On a £3,874 payment (visa fee + IHS), that is an additional BDT 17,000 to 87,000 depending on your bank. Some applicants use a UK-issued card belonging to a friend or family member to avoid this.
Health and Care Worker Exemption
If you qualify for the Health and Care Worker sub-route, you are exempt from the IHS — saving approximately BDT 465,000 for a three-year visa. You also pay a reduced visa application fee.
What This Means
The total government fees for a single applicant exceed four to five years of savings on a Dhaka professional salary. A refusal generally means losing the visa application fee and preparation costs; the IHS is normally refunded, although fraud-related refusals can have different consequences. For a family, the stakes are devastating. This is why every document must be correct, every date must align, and every statement must be genuine.
The Bangladesh to UK Skilled Worker Guide includes the Total Cost Calculator — a printable worksheet covering every expense for singles, couples, and families on 3-year and 5-year visa durations.
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