Overview of the Ireland Family or Friends Visit Visa for Bangladeshi

Note: *You can pay your visa fees through a demand draft.*Visa fees are non-refundable and subject to change*.

Who can apply for an Ireland Family or Friends Visit Visa?

1. Have a valid invitation letter from any close relatives living in Ireland.

2. A Bangladeshi citizen who has a valid passport.

3. Have the intention of returning back to Bangladesh

4. Have no intention of staying in Ireland illegally.

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Ireland Family or Friends Visit Visa Application Process for Bangladeshi Citizens

The process for obtaining an Ireland family or friends visit visa from Bangladesh involves several steps. Here's a step-by-step process:

• Step 1: Choose Your Visa Type

Visit the official website of the Irish Embassy in India to select your visa type as family or friends visit.

• Step 2: Complete the Application Form

Complete the AVATs application form online with all the required and relevant information. After completing the online form, download it, print it, and provide your signature.

• Step 3: Book an Appointment

Ireland visa application does not require an appointment for documents

submission.

• Step 4: Pay Visa Fees

Pay your Ireland family or friend’s visit visa fee with On-Demand Pay at the ICICI bank in India.

• Step 5: Prepare Documents

Compile and double-check each document to make sure all required documents are translated and notarized.

• Step 6: Submit Documents 

Submit all documents to the Embassy of Ireland in India in person or by any authorized representative. Note that you don’t need to provide any biometric information at the embassy.

• Step 7: Visa Decision

Wait until the embassy reviews your documents and application.

• Step 8: Passport Collection

After receiving your visa approval email/passport collection mail, collect your passport from the Ireland VAC in Delhi or Kolkata.

Required Documents for an Ireland Family or Friends Visit Visa

Bangladeshi family or friends visa applicants must provide the following documents with their Ireland Family or Friends Visit Visa application:

1. A passport with at least 6 months' validity.

2. 2 copies of recent passport-size photographs.

3. A valid invitation letter from your relatives. 

4. Completed visa application form (AVATs form)

5. Visa fee payment slip.

6. A cover letter that provides the reason for the visit.

7. Original copy and photocopy of your travel health insurance.

8. Proof of accommodation/hotel booking that shows the dates you intend to stay in each place.

9. Your up-to-date bank statement.

10. Sponsor’s recent bank statement, confirmation of invitation, and relationship certificate (if sponsored).

11. Applicants under 18 years of age have to provide some additional information and documents (special case).

  Note: The embassy may ask for additional documents (if required).

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Critical Considerations

• If you want to get an Ireland family or friends visit visa from Bangladesh, securing an invitation letter is a must, and it is crucial for your visa decision. So, ensure you have secured a valid invitation letter.

• Proof of your or your sponsor’s accommodation and financial stability is the main factor in getting the approval of the  Ireland family or friends visit visa. So, be cautious; a simple mistake can lead to visa rejection.

• If, anyhow, the authority realizes you have the intention to stay in Ireland illegally, they will instantly reject your visa. So, properly justify your travel purpose. 

• If the authority finds out that you are providing fake and misleading documents, they can take legal action against you. So, ensure the validity and originality of your documents.