Travel Desk : Who doesn't like to travel? It is natural that those who are thirsty for travel will want to travel abroad. Almost everyone likes to travel somewhere far away. In this case, on the one hand, as one can stay very close to nature, the store of knowledge also increases. In addition to their own country, many people want to travel abroad.

Passport

However, many people do not want to travel abroad due to the difficulty of passport and visa. Those who are completely new to travel, they can also know some special information if they want to travel outside the country. Because Bangladeshi tourists do not need a visa in many countries if they want to travel outside the country.

The US-based organization The Hanley & Partners has published the ranking of passports. Bangladesh is now 97th in terms of strong passports. Bangladesh was ranked 101st in the index published last January. They published this index by researching the freedom of visa-free movement in the world.

According to the latest index, Bangladeshi passport holders can now travel to 40 countries and regions of the world without an advance visa. There are six Asian countries in this list. Apart from this, there is one in America, 15 in Africa, 11 in the Caribbean and 7 countries and regions in Oceania. In some of these countries and regions (marked with an asterisk), Bangladeshis get the facility of visa on arrival or after landing at the airport.

Asia
Bhutan, Cambodia, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, East Timor.
America
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Africa
Burundi, Cape Verde, Comoro Islands, Djibouti, Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritania, Mozambique, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Gambia, Togo.

Caribbean
Bahamas, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Granada, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago.

Oceania
Cook Islands, Fiji, Micronesia, Nueva, Samoa, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

Apart from this, Bangladeshis can also go to some small island countries in the Pacific region. In some of these countries and regions, Bangladeshis get visa benefits on arrival or after landing at the airport.

If your budget is low and if you are a traveler, then you can visit these countries without a visa. Just have a passport. You will not need any visa to visit these countries.

Meanwhile, traveling to the East African country of Kenya will not require a visa. The country will implement this rule from January 2024. Citizens of any country in the world will no longer need a visa to travel to the African country of Kenya. Kenyan President William Ruto made the announcement on Tuesday (December 13). He said travel passes to Kenya can be obtained online.

Kenyan President William Ruto said the government has developed a digital platform through which everyone will be given an electronic travel authorization in advance, so no one has to apply for a visa.

Everything you need to study abroad from Bangladesh
Thousands of students from Bangladesh migrate to different countries of the world for higher education every year. Among the countries where most students are interested in going from Bangladesh are the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Germany. Most of the foreign students apply to the higher education institutions of these countries usually from November to January. Apart from this, our students are also interested in China, Japan, South Korea.

Different countries around the world have different rules for studying abroad. But with some exceptions, some general rules are the same in almost all countries of the world. So if you want to study abroad, you must first decide which country you want to go to. Then you have to collect information about the country's education system, educational institutions, courses, scholarship opportunities, cost of living etc. Starting from the collection of these information, if you do not keep in mind some other general information, it may be a problem to achieve the desired goal in a timely and orderly manner.

After HSC examination, many students think of admission in foreign universities. You should research the university at least one to one and a half years before the time you want to start your studies. But why you must have a valid passport wherever you go to study in the world. Along with that, all the certificates of educational qualifications acquired in Bangladesh, language skills and proof of financial solvency should be there.

UK

According to the UK government website, you must be over 16 years of age to study in the country as a student. After passing HSC or equivalent exam you can go to UK for graduate studies. Apart from this, you can also go for postgraduate, masters, different types of certificate courses or diploma. To apply for a visa as a student, one must have a course offer from a recognized educational institution.

Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies or CAS for short you must submit with your visa application. Also this letter will contain a reference number which you will have to submit with the application. An offer from an organization must be unconditional. If there are any conditions in the offer letter, you cannot apply for the visa.

You must have enough money to cover the costs of the course you are going to study and your living expenses in the UK. The amount will depend on the subject you are going to study and the length of the course.

You must have funds to cover at least one academic year or 9 months of study and living expenses in the UK. However, the cost will be mentioned in your offer letter or confirmation of acceptance.

You must have proof of English proficiency to study. Make sure you can read, write, speak and understand English. There are certain tests prescribed for this. A notable test is the IELTS. You can take part in these tests from authorized institutes.

Apart from this you must show some documents. These include, passport, CAS or offer letter from the educational institution, proof of funds required for study and living, TB test certificate, financing your studies, etc. Apart from this, depending on the situation, the educational institution or the visa issuing authority may ask you for other documents.

Regardless of the subject you are going to study, you must apply for a visa at least six months before the start of the course. You will usually hear a decision on your application within three weeks.

The number of days you can stay in the UK depends on the type of course you have taken and the length of the course. If you are 18 years of age or above and your course is at undergraduate level, you will normally have a five-year stay, otherwise you will normally have a two-year stay.
You can also apply to bring your spouse and children with you. However, if the course starts after 1st January 2024, you must be a PhD or a postgraduate student to take your partner.

According to the US Department of State, to study in the United States, you first need to find a college or university and the subject that suits you best. There is no list of good educational institutions in USA. So it is said that the best educational institution for you is the one that is most compatible with your educational, financial and personal capabilities and needs.

You should start this task of finding good institutes and courses a year or 18 months before the start of the academic year. In this case, you need to remember which state (US) you want to live in, which college or university is most compatible with you, whether you need financial assistance or not, when is the deadline for admission and scholarship applications, etc.

All educational qualification certificates will be required for admission application. If they are not in English, they must be translated into English and notarized. Must have English Language Proficiency Certificate.

Academic and experience certificates and recommendation letters will be required. Also write an essay or personal statement about your interests, goals etc. and submit it with the visa application.

Costs vary by state and university in the US. Although the competition is high, there are opportunities to get scholarships here. So start your financial planning as soon as possible. It should be remembered that university admission application and scholarship application start at the same time.

After admission and financial assurance, the next step is to apply for a visa. However, you must have an offer letter from an educational institution to apply for a visa. To apply for a visa in the United States, you need to submit various letters of recommendation, essays, and academic certificates. So it needs to be healed slowly over time.

Canada

The requirements for studying in Canada vary by institution and course. However, there are some general rules, which are applicable to almost all educational institutions. To find an institution, you can visit the Government of Canada website called EduCanada, or the website of the Ministry of Education of the province in which you are interested in studying, and the website of the Canada Bureau for International Education. There is a list of educational institutions of various levels and detailed information.

After finding the institution you need to apply for the choice. In that case, colleges and universities should start the application process at least one year before the course starts. When you contact the educational institution you want to apply to, they will provide you with detailed information about the subject, application fees, tuition fees, health insurance, housing and living costs in Canada.

If an institution is interested in accepting you, they will send a letter of acceptance. which you will need during your study permit application.

According to the Canadian immigration official website, you must have all kinds of academic certificates or all kinds of certificates of your educational qualification to get admission in any educational institution. If they are not in English, they must be translated and notarized. In Canada, English and French can be studied in both languages. Must have English Language Proficiency Certificate. In this case IELTS and TOEFL are acceptable.

These will be accompanied by a statement of purpose, known as SOP for short, i.e. an essay on why you want to study in Canada, the subject you want to study, why you want to study it, what your future plans are, etc. And along with all these, you will need a letter of recommendation, which is given directly by your teacher or coordinator.

Studying a bachelor's degree in finance in Canada can cost anywhere from approximately £15,000 to £50,000 per year. This cost is different for Masters and Ph.D. Also offers scholarships in Canada.

A study permit is required to study in Canada. To apply for this, you will need an offer letter or letter of acceptance from an educational institution. Must have valid passport.

A letter of explanation or personal statement should be given along with these. In simple words, why you want to study in Canada, what you will do after your studies, etc. should be given in this letter. And lastly you have to submit proof that you have enough money to study and live in Canada with your study permit application. Also, if your spouse and children want to accompany you, proof of having enough money to cover their expenses will also be required.

Australia
Just like any other country, you need to decide where you want to study in Australia, which university will be suitable for you. Different courses or subjects have different eligibility requirements. However, English Language Proficiency Certificate is a must. In higher education you must have a bachelor's degree.

If you contact the educational institution in which you want to study, they will provide all the information and cost related to admission. If the application complies with all the rules, the decision is usually notified within a few weeks. If you are considered eligible for admission, the institution will issue a letter of offer and an acceptance form. The next step is to apply for a visa through the Australian Department of Home Affairs.

To apply for a student visa in Australia, you must have a valid Confirmation of Enrollment document. The visa must be applied for at least eight weeks before the start of your course. Visa must be applied online.

All certificates of educational qualification will be required. If they are not in English, they must be translated and notarized. A copy of the original certificate along with the translated copy should be submitted along with the application form.

According to the Australian government announcement, from October 1, 2023, the amount of funds required to be shown during student visa applications will increase.

Germany
It is not necessary to learn German to study in Germany. Many universities in Germany offer English language courses. According to government website estimates, there are at least 280 bachelor courses that are conducted in English only. And DAAD's database has more than 1,400 international master's programs.

First you need to decide the subject and contact the educational institution of your choice. Make sure that the authority accepts your previous education certificate or not.

If your certificate is not accepted by that university then a one year preparatory course is required. But it will totally depend on your previous studies and the regulations of the university you want to join.

Although the admission rules of different universities are different, there are some general rules. All that is required to apply for admission to an educational institution in Germany is a duly filled application form, all educational qualification certificates, their translated copies, passport copy and passport size photograph, proof of language proficiency.

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is one of the most important organizations that oversees the study of foreign students. All scholarship related information is available from DAAD Scholarship Database. Student accommodation in Germany is also relatively cheap.

Although there are no tuition fees for studying at universities in Germany and living is relatively cheap, the authorities want to see if you have enough money to cover the costs of your studies. This requires showing some documents of financial solvency such as covering one year of study and living expenses. As of 2023, a foreign student will need to show proof of living expenses of more than 11,000 euros per year. In this case, if you have received a scholarship, you must show its documents, parents' income statement and assets, money deposited in a blocked account in a bank in Germany, bank guarantee.

In addition, someone living in Germany can guarantee the financing of your entire study costs if desired.

Blocked account is a special type of bank account for foreign students where students deposit their expenses in a bank. They cannot use the money in that account until they reach Germany. Even after reaching Germany, he will not have full control over the account. The blocked account provider will open you a regular bank account and send money to that bank every month. With this account, the German authorities ensure that everything is under control. However, funding documents vary by student and country.

Preparations and things to do before going abroad
Preparations and dos before going abroad for work
01. Make a decision and get a passport to travel abroad legally.

02. First calculate profit and loss and then decide about going abroad

03. After getting the passport go to zone DEMO of your own district and register.

04. Get training in the language of the destination country. BMET language training under the Ministry is being provided in 40 TTCs across the country.

05. Undertake job training according to preference and skill. At present training is imparted in 64 TTCs and 6 IMTs.

06. Go through legitimate recruiting agencies approved by the government.

07. Read and understand the agreement carefully and sign it.

TVC-1

08. Make 3 sets of photocopies of all documents before going abroad.

09. Accept BMET Smart Card.

TVC-2

10. Open a bank account before going abroad. (TVC)

11. Attend 3 days pre-departure training before going abroad. (TVC)

12. Take finger print at the concerned DEMO office. (TVC)

13. Get a health checkup at an authorized medical center.

14. Take help of Wage Earners Welfare Board for support and overall welfare of expatriates.

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15. Get a low interest loan on easy terms to go abroad and return from abroad.