Overview of the Ireland Join Family Visa Visa

Purpose
To reunite with family or relatives legally residing in Ireland

Visa Validity
More than 90 days

Maximum Stay
Over 90 days

Processing Time
Usually, 60 working days

Visa Fee (BDT)
7,950 (Single) / 13,500 (Multiple)
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 Irish Family Reunion Visa?

Bangladeshi Citizens
Must be a Bangladeshi citizen with a valid passport.

Invitation Letter
Must have a valid invitation letter from relatives living in Ireland.

Sponsor’s Work Visa Category
Can apply immediately if the sponsor holds a Category A Ireland work visa. Can apply after 12 months of the sponsor’s arrival if the sponsor holds a Category B Ireland work visa.

Clear Stay Intention
Must have genuine intentions and no plan to stay in Ireland illegally.
Ireland Family Reunification Visa Application Process for Bangladeshi Citizens

Step 1: Choose Your Visa Type
Visit the official Irish Embassy website in India.
Select Family Reunification as your visa category.

Step 2: Complete the Application Form
Fill out the online AVATS application form.
Enter all required and accurate details.
Download and print the completed form.
Sign the printed application form.

Step 3: Appointment Requirement
No appointment is required for the Ireland Family Reunification visa application.

Step 4: Pay Visa Fees
Pay the Ireland Family Reunification visa fee via On-Demand Pay.
Make the payment at an ICICI Bank branch in India.
Keep the payment receipt for application submission.

Step 5: Prepare Documents
Collect all required visa documents.
Ensure documents meet embassy guidelines.
Translate non-English documents.
Notarize documents where required.
Review the complete set before submission.

Step 6: Submit Documents
Submit your application and documents to the Embassy of Ireland in India.
Submission can be done:
In person, or
Through an authorized representative.
Biometrics are not required.

Step 7: Visa Decision
Wait for the embassy to process your Family Reunification visa application.
Processing time may vary by case.

Step 8: Passport Collection
Receive a visa approval or passport collection notification.
Collect your passport from the Ireland Visa Application Centre (VAC).
Collection locations:
New Delhi
Kolkata