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    Ireland Business Visa from Bangladesh

    Short Stay C visa for business meetings, commercial engagements, and permitted short-term work in Ireland.

    Last Updated: 30 August 2026

    The Ireland Business Visa is a Short Stay C visa for Bangladeshi nationals and eligible residents of Bangladesh travelling to Ireland for business activities connected to their work. It can cover meetings, negotiations, signing agreements or contracts, and, subject to specific rules, work that starts and ends within a single 14-day period.

    In AVATS, applicants select “Short Stay (C)” and “Business” as the reason for travel. Applications from Bangladesh fall under the New Delhi Visa Office. After completing AVATS, applicants print and sign the summary form and follow its submission instructions. The file may be sent to the Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi by post or lodged by appointment at the Ireland Visa Application Centre in Kolkata. 

    Document Checklist

    1. Passport (Original): Original passport valid for at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from Ireland, with sufficient blank space for the visa. Submit the current passport together with the required copies.
    2. Previous Passport(s) & Travel History: Full clear copies of previous passports, including relevant visa and immigration pages, where available. Travel history should be disclosed consistently with the AVATS application.
    3. Photograph (Ireland Visa Format): Provide 2 recent colour passport photographs that meet Ireland visa photograph requirements. Sign your name and write the AVATS Visa Application Transaction Number on the back of each photograph.
    4. AVATS Application Summary Sheets: Printed AVATS summary sheets completed for the applicant, signed and dated. Keep the Visa Application Transaction Number and submit the summary sheets with the passport and supporting documents.
    5. Cover Letter: Applicant’s signed letter explaining the business purpose, intended travel dates, Irish host details, accommodation plan, funding arrangement, and commitment to follow the visa conditions and leave Ireland before the permitted stay expires.
    6. Irish Business Invitation Letter: Original invitation from the Irish customer, supplier, company, or organisation stating the reason for the visit, intended meeting or work dates, evidence of the existing business relationship, and whether the host will pay all, some, or none of the trip costs.
    7. Flight Reservation: Provisional flight itinerary/reservation showing the intended travel dates, consistent with the application. Applicants should avoid purchasing non-refundable travel tickets before a visa decision.
    8. Hotel Reservation / Accommodation Booking: Booking confirmation covering the intended stay dates, showing the applicant name, accommodation name/address, check-in/out dates, and booking reference; consistent with the travel plan.
    9. Proof of Occupation: Documents confirming current professional, study, family, business, or property ties to the country of residence. For employed applicants, this commonly includes 3 recent payslips and an employer letter confirming leave and return to work.
    10. Business/Company Bank Statements & Solvency Certificate: Original bank statements for the last 6 months for business/company accounts, issued by the bank and showing the bank name and contact details. Statements must be stamped and signed by an authorized bank officer (e-statements not accepted), and accompanied by a bank solvency/financial standing certificate where required.
    11. Company TIN & ITR: Copy of the employer/company TIN certificate and copies of the company Income Tax Return (ITR) for the last 3 tax years, along with the acknowledgement receipts.
    12. Personal Bank Statements & Solvency Certificate: Original bank statements (personal and/or salary account) for the last 6 months, issued by the bank and showing the bank name and contact details. Statements must be stamped and signed by an authorized bank officer (e-statements not accepted), and accompanied by a bank solvency/financial standing certificate where required.
    13. Personal TIN & ITR: Copy of the personal TIN certificate and Income Tax Return (ITR) for the last 3 tax years, along with the acknowledgement receipts.
    14. Proof of Legal Residence in Bangladesh (where applicable): Applicants who are not Bangladeshi nationals should provide evidence of lawful residence in Bangladesh and normally show permission to remain for at least 3 months after the intended departure date from Ireland.
    15. Civil Status Documents: Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, death certificate, birth certificate, or family-related documents where applicable, especially when travelling with spouse or children.
    16. Minor Applicant Documents: For minors, provide birth certificate, parental consent, parent/legal guardian identification, proof of economic means of parents/legal guardian, and custody or guardianship documents where applicable.
    17. Travel / Medical Insurance: Evidence of insurance is not normally required with the initial business visa application unless requested by the Visa Officer. If the visa is approved, appropriate travel/medical insurance should be in place for the journey and may be requested at the Irish port of entry. 

    Process Roadmap

    Step 1

    Confirm the Business Route Fits

    Use “Short Stay (C)” with “Business” in AVATS for business activities of up to 90 days, including meetings, negotiations, contracts, or one permitted work period of 14 days or less. Longer or repeated work normally requires a different route.

    Step 2

    Complete AVATS & Record the Reference

    Complete AVATS accurately, note the Visa Application Transaction Number, then print, sign, and date the summary sheets. Supporting documents should normally reach the visa office within 30 days of creating the AVATS application.

    Step 3

    Secure the Irish Business Invitation

    Obtain an invitation from the Irish customer, supplier, company, or organisation explaining the business purpose, visit dates, existing relationship, and any costs the host will cover. Include relevant business correspondence where appropriate.

    Step 4

    Align Employment, Funding & Return Evidence

    Prepare employer or self-employment evidence, recent personal financial records, and documents showing the reason to return to your country of residence. Funding arrangements should be clear and consistent with the invitation and travel plan.

    Step 5

    Follow the Bangladesh Submission Route

    Follow the submission instructions generated through AVATS. Bangladesh residents may be directed to send the application to the Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi by post or lodge it by appointment at the Ireland Visa Application Centre in Kolkata.

    Step 6

    Lodge the File & Applicable Visa Fee

    Submit the signed AVATS summary, passport, supporting documents, required copies, and applicable fee. For direct Embassy submission, arrange the visa fee in advance by bank draft in Indian rupees, made payable to the Embassy of Ireland. For VFS submission, complete the applicable visa and VFS payments through the prescribed VFS process.

    Step 7

    Follow the Decision & Check the Visa

    Use the relevant application or VFS reference for available updates. After processing, collect the returned passport and check the visa details before travel.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    Business purpose or host relationship is not clearly evidenced

    How UnivEase helps

    We clarify the invitation, correspondence, and business-purpose evidence normally expected for a coherent application.

    Planned activity falls outside the Business visa conditions

    How UnivEase helps

    We explain when the Short Stay C Business category is appropriate and when another employment permission or visa category may be required.

    Employer, host, travel dates, or funding details do not align

    How UnivEase helps

    We guide you on keeping the employer evidence, Irish invitation, travel dates, accommodation, and funding information consistent.

    Return obligations or financial position are not sufficiently supported

    How UnivEase helps

    We clarify the employment, business, family, property, and financial evidence commonly used to support temporary business travel.

    VFS & Embassy

    Embassy

    Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi
    Address: Thapar House, 124, Janpath Rd, Connaught Place, New Delhi, 110001, India.
    Telephone: +91 11 4940 3200
    Fax: +91 11 4059 1898
    Visa Queries: Use the official Ireland.ie Visa Queries contact form
    Website: Click Here
    Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00, and 14:30 to 16:30.

    Visa Application Centre

    Ireland Visa Application Centre, Kolkata
    Address: 4th Floor, RENE Tower, Plot No. AA-I, 1842 Rajdanga Main Road, Kasba, Kolkata 700107, India.
    Helpline: 02267866033 (Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm)
    VFS Service Charge: INR 3,518 per applicant; payment mode: online
    Website: Click Here
    Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 2.00 pm.
    Passport Return: Courier return is mandatory under the current VFS Ireland process. 

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Plan your Ireland Business Visa with a clear submission strategy.

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