Ireland Visa from Bangladesh
Plan your Ireland visa from Bangladesh with clear guidance on Short Stay C and Long Stay D visas, third-country submission, fees, and next steps.
Overview
Basic Information about Ireland
Pathways
Visa Types for Ireland
Short-term
Business Visa
Short Stay C visa for business meetings, commercial engagements, and permitted short-term work in Ireland.
Conference/Event Visa
Short Stay C visa for conferences, symposiums, and professional or academic events in Ireland.
Exam Visa
Short Stay C visa to sit an eligible employment- or study-related exam in Ireland.
Family Members of EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens Visa
Short Stay C visa for eligible family members accompanying or joining an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen in Ireland.
Internship Visa
Short Stay C visa for eligible unpaid internships required as part of third-level studies in Ireland.
Join Ship Visa
Short Stay C visa guidance for eligible seafarers joining a ship departing from Ireland.
Marriage/Civil Partnership Visa
Short Stay C visa for eligible travel to Ireland to marry or enter into a civil partnership.
Medical Treatment Visa
Short Stay C visa for eligible private medical treatment in Ireland for up to 90 days.
Performance/Tournament Visa
Short Stay C visa for performances, sport, cultural events, and competitive tournaments in Ireland.
Training Visa
Short Stay C visa for company-to-company work or professional development training in Ireland.
Transit Visa
Transit visa guidance for airside connections through Ireland and entry-visa requirements where border control applies.
Visit Family/Friend Visa
Short Stay C visa for visiting family members or friends living in Ireland.
Visit Tourist Visa
Short Stay C visa for tourism, holidays, sightseeing, and leisure travel to Ireland.
Long-term
Atypical Working Scheme Visa
Visa guidance for approved Atypical Working Scheme assignments in Ireland, based on the permitted work duration.
Employment - Scientific Researcher Visa
Long Stay D visa for research in Ireland under an approved Hosting Agreement.
Employment Visa
Long Stay D visa for employment in Ireland under an approved DETE Employment Permit.
Join Family - De Facto Partner of CSEP/Hosting Agreement Holder Visa
Long Stay D visa for eligible de facto partners joining a CSEP or Hosting Agreement holder in Ireland.
Join Family - Irish National Visa
Long Stay D visa for eligible family members joining an Irish national to live in Ireland.
Join Family - Non-EEA National Visa
Long Stay D visa for eligible family members joining a qualifying non-EEA sponsor in Ireland.
Join Family - UK National Visa
Long Stay D visa for eligible non-EEA family members joining a UK national sponsor in Ireland.
Minister of Religion Visa
Long Stay D visa for eligible religious personnel serving an established religious body or faith community in Ireland.
Study Visa
Long Stay D visa for eligible full-time study in Ireland for more than 90 days.
Volunteer Visa
Long Stay D visa for eligible unpaid volunteering with an eligible organisation in Ireland.
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What you get
UnivEase service scope
At a glance
Fees & Processing Time
Fees
| Particular | Fees Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland Single-Entry Visa Fee | INR 5,300 | BDT 7,950 |
| Ireland Multiple-Entry Visa Fee | INR 9,000 | BDT 13,500 |
| VFS Service Charge - India | INR 3,518 | Applies when using the VFS Ireland route in India; separate courier/add-on charges may apply. |
| UnivEase Cross-Country Visa Solutions Service Charge | BDT 25,000 + 15% VAT (BDT 28,750) | For procedural guidance and third-country submission/return coordination; third-party costs are separate. |
| UnivEase Visa Consultancy Service Charge | BDT 10,000 + 15% VAT (BDT 11,500) | For AVATS form preparation, FSF, cover letters, supporting letters, and other case-specific application file preparation. |
| Courier / Optional VFS Services | Variable | Passport return by courier is mandatory for current VFS Ireland customers; check the latest VFS rate before payment. |
- •For Bangladesh residents, the Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi currently lists INR 5,300 for a single-entry visa and INR 9,000 for a multiple-entry visa. Payment is made by bank draft in Indian rupees or through the applicable VFS process when a VFS route is used. Fee exemptions apply to certain categories where eligibility is documented.
- •The VFS service charge applies when an application is submitted through an Ireland Visa Application Centre in India. VFS currently requires courier return of passports for Ireland visa customers. Courier and optional-service charges are separate and may change.
Processing Time
| Particular | Standard Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Visa - Tourist / Family-Friend | Around 6-8 weeks | Current indicative timeframe for Visit visa applications processed by the New Delhi Visa Office |
| Business / Conference / Event Visa | Around 4 weeks | Applies to complete applications; additional verification may extend processing. |
| Other Short Stay C Visas | Category-dependent | Processing varies according to the purpose of travel and the review required. |
| Long Stay D Study Visa | Around 4-8 weeks | Processing may vary during major academic intakes or where further checks are required. |
| Long Stay D Employment Visa | Around 8-10 weeks | New Delhi uses different employment processing groups; the applicable timeframe depends on the case category. |
| Long Stay D Join Family Visa | Generally 6-12 months | Depends on sponsor and family category. Certain applications follow the Dublin processing queue. |
| Dublin-Routed / Special Categories | Current queue applies | Includes relevant EU/EEA/Swiss family-member, Minister of Religion, Volunteer, and other centrally processed cases. |
| UnivEase Cross-Country Coordination | Case-dependent | Depends on applicant readiness, procedural requirements, and third-country submission and return arrangements. |
Important note: Processing times are indicative and authority-controlled. They generally run from receipt of the application by the responsible Visa Office and may change according to visa category, application volumes, additional verification, document requirements, or transfer to the Dublin Visa Office.
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