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Two categories determine when Bangladeshis can apply for their Ireland join family visa. Family members of category A occupation can apply immediately for this visa. They are: critical skills employment holders, investors, entrepreneurs, researchers, PhD students, etc.

If your family member’s employment is under category B, you must apply a year after they have started working. However, category C employer's family members are not eligible to apply for this visa.

There are certain criteria without which Bangladeshis cannot get an Ireland family reunion visa. Applicants should inquire about this before applying for their visa.

  1. Applicants must have a close family member. The family member either should be a citizen of Ireland or a resident. 

  2. The family member who is the sponsor must reside in Ireland legally for the long term. 

  3. The sponsor must be financially stable to maintain the applicant's living standard.

  4. Applicants must have travel health insurance for the Ireland join family visa application. 

Ireland join family visa is a type D visa, which indicates a long-term stay. Bangladeshis who wish to stay in Ireland for over 90 days with their family should apply for this visa. The maximum stay actually depends on the applicant’s purpose and the embassy’s decision.

Fees for Join Family visa Ireland has a specific amount to pay. Bangladeshis can pay for their family reunion visa as per their desired entry. If they want a single-entry visa for Ireland, the fee is BDT 7950. On the other hand, BDT 13500 is required for an Ireland multiple-entry visa.

The processing of an Ireland join family visa takes quite a bit of time. The detailed verification of the applicant's profile is responsible for this. Bangladeshis need to wait for approximately 3 calendar months or 90 calendar days. The decision comes once the processing period is over. So, an applicant must be concerned about when to apply for their visa. It helps them to get their visa decision at their preferred time.

Applicants often lose track of their visa application. So, knowing the process in advance can reduce unwanted troubles. You will get the complete short process of the Ireland join family visa application here.

  1. First, Bangladeshis need to visit the Indian website of the Ireland Embassy.

  2. Then you will get an Ireland join family visa application form. A supplementary form is also there. Complete both of the forms online. Then, print the documents and provide your signature on the forms.

  3. Pay your visa fee through On Demand Pay at ICICI Bank in India. 

  4. Collect all your required documents along with your payment receipt.

  5. Translate and notarize the collected documents. 

  6. Submit your documents at the Ireland Embassy in India in person.

  7. Wait until your visa processing decision comes out.

  8. Collect your passport from the Ireland Embassy in India.

If you think the process is a hassle, you can also get help from VISAThing. VISAThing handles Irish visa applications on the Bangladeshi applicant's behalf. You can also prepare documents from us and organize them. Moreover, you are getting the option to apply for Ireland join family visa online. Please contact us for more information.

Getting the Ireland Join Family visa document checklist is important once you are sure to apply. Any missing documents can cause visa rejections. Check out the list here. 

  1. Bangladeshis completed, printed, and signed visa application form of Ireland join family.

  2. Documents of the applicant’s visa fee payment.

  3. The checklist for the Ireland Join Family visa.

  4. At least a 6-month valid passport of the applicant.

  5. Copies of all the previous passports.

  6. 2 color photos of the applicants that have been taken within 6 months. The size of the photographs is 45 to 50mm in height and 35 to 38mm in width.

  7. A cover letter from the applicant with detailed reasoning.

  8. An invitation letter from the sponsor.

  9. Marriage certification in case the applicant is a wife/husband.

  10. Ireland resident sponsor’s updated passport.

  11. Sponsor’s financial documents.

  12. A police clearance certificate of the applicant.

  13. Documents of the applicant’s travel health insurance.

  14. A letter detailing the previous visa refusals of the Bangladeshi applicant (if any).

  15. A letter of consent must be provided for minor applicants. The legal parent’s sign is mandatory for this. Minor applicants’ birth certificates and proof of parental identity are also required.

If your Ireland join family visa gets refused, immigration will inform you about that. The reasons for the refusal are outlined in the refusal letter. The letter includes information about when and how to appeal. You should follow the given instructions if you're eligible for an appeal. The appeal must be transmitted to the Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi. The time frame is 2 months from your visa rejection. The appeal decision will take about 12 calendar months to come out. 

If you think the appeal process is complex or takes much time, you have the option to reapply. Reapplication is a wise decision for Bangladeshis to get a join family visa in a shorter period. In this case, please update your problematic documents before reapplying. By submitting updated documents, you can reduce the possibility of getting rejected.

Bangladeshis can extend their join family visa to stay longer in Ireland. In this case, you must apply for an extension before your visa expires. Applicants need to communicate with the regional Ireland immigration office for the extension. Updated required documents are necessary for this.