Visa Processing Guide: UK, Europe (Schengen), Canada, USA, Australia
United Kingdom (UK)
Steps:
1. Determine visa type (Tourist, Student, Work).
2. Apply online at: [Link]
3. Pay visa fee and schedule biometrics.
4. Attend appointment and submit documents.
5. Track application.
Required Documents:
- Valid passport
- Passport-size photo
- Financial proof (bank statement for 6 months)
- Travel itinerary
- Accommodation details
- Visa application form and payment receipt
- Employment/student proof
- Invitation letter (if any)
Cost:
- Standard Visitor Visa: ~£115 (approx. BDT 16,000)
- Processing Time: 2-3 weeks
Europe (Schengen)
Steps:
1. Choose main destination country.
2. Schedule appointment at embassy/VFS.
3. Fill Schengen visa application form.
4. Pay fee and attend biometrics interview.
Visa Processing Guide: UK, Europe (Schengen), Canada, USA, Australia
5. Submit documents.
Required Documents:
- Valid passport with 2 blank pages
- Visa application form
- 2 passport-size photos
- Travel insurance (minimum EUR30,000)
- Roundtrip flight booking
- Hotel booking
- Financial proof (3-6 months bank statement)
- Employment/student proof
Cost:
- ~EUR80 (approx. BDT 9,500)
- Processing Time: 15 working days
Canada
Steps:
1. Create account on IRCC website.
2. Fill online form and upload documents.
3. Pay visa fee.
4. Biometrics appointment.
5. Wait for result.
Required Documents:
- Valid passport
- Visa application form (IMM forms)
- Photos
- Bank statement (6 months)
Visa Processing Guide: UK, Europe (Schengen), Canada, USA, Australia
- Income tax return
- Travel plan and cover letter
- Employment/student proof
- Invitation (if applicable)
Cost:
- Visitor Visa: ~CAD 100 (approx. BDT 8,000)
- Biometrics: CAD 85
- Processing Time: 3-6 weeks
USA
Steps:
1. Fill DS-160 online.
2. Pay MRV fee and schedule appointment via CGI portal.
3. Attend interview at US Embassy.
4. Wait for visa approval.
Required Documents:
- Valid passport
- DS-160 confirmation page
- Visa appointment letter
- Visa fee payment receipt (~$185)
- Photo (as per US spec)
- Bank statement, job/student letter
- Travel itinerary and cover letter
Cost:
- B1/B2 Visa: $185 (approx. BDT 21,000)
- Processing Time: Varies (2-8 weeks)
Visa Processing Guide: UK, Europe (Schengen), Canada, USA, Australia
Australia
Steps:
1. Apply online through ImmiAccount.
2. Upload documents and pay fee.
3. Wait for assessment.
Required Documents:
- Valid passport
- Visa application form (subclass 600 for tourist)
- Recent photo
- Bank statement (last 3-6 months)
- Travel plan and cover letter
- Proof of employment/enrollment
- Invitation letter (if any)
Cost:
- Visitor Visa: AUD 190 (approx. BDT 13,500)
- Processing Time: 15-30 days