Starting July 15, 2025, international students from Bangladesh and other countries applying for UK student visas may not receive a physical visa sticker (also called a vignette) in their passport. Instead, the UK is switching to a fully digital system using e-visas. However, some applicants like dependants or those applying for other types of visas may still receive visa stickers.
UK Moves to E-Visa for Immigration
The United Kingdom is moving away from physical visa stickers and documents. From July 15, 2025, Bangladeshi students who apply for a UK student visa will most likely not get any vignette (the visa sticker) in their passport.
This is part of the UK government’s plan to shift toward fully digital immigration documents.
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What is Replacing the Visa Sticker?
Instead of using:
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Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs),
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Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs),
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Wet ink passport stamps, or
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Visa stickers (vignettes),
the UK government will now issue e-visas, which are completely digital.
Who Will Still Get a Sticker?
If you apply as:
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A student dependant, or
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A main applicant for visa categories other than sponsored study or work,
you may still get a physical visa sticker in your passport.
“ই-ভিসা চালু হলে পাসপোর্টে আর স্টিকার লাগবে না। এটি পুরোপুরি ডিজিটাল হবে এবং ভিসাধারীদের জন্য আরও সহজ হবে।”
“Once e-visas are introduced, no more stickers will be needed on the passport. It will be fully digital and easier for visa holders.”
Why the Change?
The UK says e-visas are:
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Faster to issue
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Easier to manage
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More secure than physical stickers
Applicants will likely access their visa through an online portal or digital platform.
Source: The Daily Star
