As part of its global strategy, UK visa applications submitted in Bangladesh will be assessed by the visa section at the British High Commission in New Delhi from October 1, reports UNB.
The visa section at the British High Commission in Dhaka will no longer be a decision making centre from October 1, said an official release here on Thursday.
As usual, Bangladeshi applicants will submit their visa applications at Visa Application Centres in Dhaka and Sylhet. There will be no need for applicants to travel to India. Nor should they notice any difference to the quality or speed of service.
The United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is reducing the number of locations around the world where decisions are made on visa applications and in doing so, it will also significantly reduce costs to British taxpayers.
However, passports will remain in Bangladesh and decisions will continue to be made by British Crown Servants. "The cost of the service will stay the same and we will continue to operate within our existing service standards of 15 working days for non settlement cases and 60 working days for settlement cases," said the statement.
The British High Commission in Dhaka expressed displeasure over misleading reports in Bangladesh regarding the change.
"We've seen reports in the last few days that Bangladeshi nationals wishing to apply for visas to visit the United Kingdom will have to submit their applications in New Delhi. This has understandably caused some distress."
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FE Team | Published: July 25, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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