Overview of the Ireland Work / Employment Visa Visa

Purpose
Legally live and work in Ireland for short-term or long-term employment under approved work permit schemes.

Visa Validity
90 Days (Type A) Exceeds 90 Days (Type B)

Maximum Stay
Up to 90 days (Type A) Over 90 days (Type B)

Processing Time
Usually, 20 days (Type A) Usually, 60 days (Type B)

Visa Fee (BDT)
7,950 (Single) / 13,500 (Multiple)
Note
You can pay your visa fees by demand draft.* Visa fees are non-refundable and subject to change*.
Who can apply for an Ireland Employment Visa?

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

Valid Work Permit
Must have a valid work permit issued by an authorized Irish employer or authority.

Travel Health Insurance
Must hold valid travel health insurance covering the period of stay.
Irish Employment Visa Application Process for Bangladeshi Citizens

Step 1: Choose Your Visa Type
Visit the official Irish Embassy website in India.
Select Employment as your visa category.
Ireland’s Available Work Permits (Long-term work visa)
To work in Ireland, there are 9 different types of permits available for Bangladeshi citizens. Here is the list of the work permits:
Critical Skills Employment Permit.
Dependent/Partner/ Spouse Employment Permit.
Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit.
General Employment Permit.
Contract for Services Employment Permit.
Reactivation Employment Permit.
Internship Employment Permit.
Sport and Cultural Employment Permit.
Exchange Agreement Employment Permit.

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 Employment visa application.

Step 4: Pay Visa Fees
Pay the Ireland Employment 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 Employment 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
Required Documents for Irish Employment Visa
Note
The embassy may ask for additional documents (if required).
Tips for a Successful Ireland Employment Visa Application

Obtain a Valid Work Permit
Ensure you have an approved work permit from an authorized Irish employer before applying.

Demonstrate Genuine Intent
Clearly show your intention to work legally in Ireland and comply with visa conditions.

Submit Accurate Documents
Provide complete, authentic, and error-free documentation to avoid refusal.
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