Abroad Research

Last full check 14 Nov 2026 · rates 12 Nov 2026, 6:00 AM Dhaka

Two confirmed routes and one pending, where your spouse can come with you and work

Earliest landing is an estimate: August to September 2027. Lithuania is open now; Sweden and Finland close in January.

Compare all 23 countries
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Lithuania

Spouse rule confirmed

Lands
September 2027 (estimate)
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Spouse
Applies the same day as you, full-time work, no work permit needed
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Cash before landing
about 16.1 lakh
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Money to show
about 32.6 lakh (a parent can sponsor)
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First year for two
about 32.9 lakh before earnings
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Permanent residence
in 5 years
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Apply
Applications open now
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Where
Visa trip to India for both
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2

Sweden

Spouse work: awaiting written confirmation

Lands
August 2027 (estimate)
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Spouse
In the same application; work is normal practice but not written as automatic on the official page
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Cash before landing
about 15.1 lakh
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Money to show
28.3 to 32.7 lakh (in your own account)
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First year for two
about 44.4 lakh before earnings
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Permanent residence
in about 5 to 6 years
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Apply
By 15 January 2027
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Where
Handled in Dhaka
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3

Finland

Spouse rule confirmed; over budget without a scholarship

Lands
August 2027 (estimate)
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Spouse
Unrestricted right to work
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Cash before landing
about 26.8 lakh
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Money to show
34.7 to 42.9 lakh (in your own accounts)
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First year for two
about 49.9 lakh before earnings
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Permanent residence
With a Finnish degree + A2 Finnish
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Apply
7 to 21 January 2027 (Aalto closes 5 January)
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Where
Visa trip to New Delhi for both
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Do this week

advice from this site, not a checked fact
  • Lithuania. Apply to Mykolas Romeris University now (open since 1 Nov 2026); Vilnius University opens 1 Dec. Ask the university in writing for the one-year funds figure.
  • Sweden. Pick up to 4 master's on universityadmissions.se before 15 Jan 2027, then the Swedish Institute scholarship. Ask Migrationsverket in writing whether your spouse may work.
  • Finland. Aalto closes 5 Jan 2027; the joint application runs 7 to 21 Jan 2027. Only worth it with a 50% or larger tuition waiver.
  • Wollongong. Do not pay the deposit. Ask UOW in writing whether a partner can be included on your student visa.

Ruled out

reason and source on each country page
  • AustraliaA taught-master's student from Bangladesh cannot bring a spouse at all, now or later.
  • BelgiumYour spouse may join later under strict conditions but may not work.
  • DenmarkA taught-master's student cannot bring a spouse at all.
  • EstoniaYour spouse cannot join you until you have lived in Estonia for two years.
  • FranceYour spouse may come on a separate visitor visa but may not work.
  • HungaryA taught-master's student cannot bring a spouse at all.
  • IrelandA taught-master's student cannot bring a spouse at all.
  • MalaysiaYour spouse can join months after you, on a pass that does not allow work.
  • NetherlandsYour spouse may come, on conditions, but may not work while you study.
  • PolandA taught-master's student cannot bring a spouse as a dependant during the degree.
  • United KingdomA taught-master's student cannot bring a spouse at all.
  • United StatesYour spouse may come on an F-2 visa but may not work at all.