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Parents’ corner
In most Bangladeshi families, parents pay for and decide on study abroad. This page explains, in plain words, what sponsors need to know and what to ask any consultancy, including us.
Your role as a sponsor
- Rules differ by country. In Sweden, private individuals cannot be sponsors at all: the money must be in the student’s own account. For New Zealand, only immediate family can sponsor a Bangladeshi applicant.
- Your documents become part of the file. Bank statements, salary or business income and tax papers are checked as carefully as your child’s certificates.
- Names must match exactly. A missing "Md." or "Mst." between the passport and a bank paper is one of the most common avoidable problems.
How funds are shown
- Long-held money is stronger than sudden deposits. Large amounts appearing just before the application raise questions, for example in Slovenia and New Zealand.
- Some assets don’t count. Ireland does not accept crypto, shares, mutual funds or gold valuations as funds. Gold must first be turned into money in a bank account.
- Part-time work cannot replace funds. Every country we work with expects money to be shown before the visa. Work income is a bonus, not a plan.
- Know the real total. Use our cost calculator in Taka to see tuition, living funds and visa fees together.
Questions to ask any consultancy
Ask these before you pay anyone, including us. Honest answers protect your money and your child.
"Can you guarantee the visa?"
No honest consultancy can. The embassy decides. A good one guarantees a complete, carefully checked file and clear advice.
"Is this university recognised or licensed?"
Each country has an official list, for example the ILEP in Ireland, MFHEA licensing in Malta or NOKUT approval in Norway. Ask to see where the institution appears.
"What is the total first-year cost, including living funds?"
Tuition is only part of it. Ask for the official living-funds amount and visa fees in writing.
"Who pays you, and how much?"
Ask how the consultancy is paid and what your fees cover. Transparency here is a good sign.
"What happens if the visa is refused?"
Ask how refusals are handled, whether there is an appeal route in that country, and what changes before re-applying.
After your child lands
- Registration with local authorities is often required soon after arrival, for example within 3 days in Slovenia, or with the Foreign Police in Slovakia.
- Health insurance is required in most countries, and some, like Ireland, require private medical insurance rather than travel insurance.
- Our support continues after the visa, helping with settling in and keeping the permit in good standing.
Bring your questions. Your first consultation is free, and parents are welcome to join.