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    Ireland Exam Visa from Bangladesh

    Short Stay C visa to sit an eligible employment- or study-related exam in Ireland.

    Last Updated: 30 August 2026

    The Ireland Exam Visa is a Short Stay C visa for Bangladeshi nationals and eligible residents of Bangladesh travelling to Ireland for up to 90 days to sit an examination that is necessary for their current employment or course of study. This may include PRES exams for doctors, professional accreditation exams, or eligible distance-learning assessments. In AVATS, applicants select “Short Stay (C)” and “Exam”, then enter the name of the examination as the purpose of 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 exam purpose, exam name and dates, why the examination is required for current employment or study, intended stay, accommodation, funding arrangement, and commitment to comply with the visa conditions and leave Ireland before the permitted stay expires.
    6. Exam Registration & Payment Receipt: Original confirmation from the examining institution showing registration to sit the exam in Ireland, together with proof that the examination fee has been paid in full where applicable.
    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. 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.
    11. 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.
    12. 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.
    13. Civil Status Documents: Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, death certificate, birth certificate, or family-related documents where applicable, especially when travelling with spouse or children.
    14. 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.
    15. Travel / Medical Insurance: Evidence of insurance is not normally required with the initial Exam 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 Exam Visa Criteria

    Use the Exam category only where the examination is necessary for your current employment or course of study. In AVATS, select “Short Stay (C)”, choose “Exam”, enter the exam name as the purpose, and select the appropriate journey type.

    Step 2

    Complete AVATS & Secure the Reference

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

    Step 3

    Establish the Exam Purpose

    Prepare the examining institution’s registration confirmation and fee receipt, together with a clear explanation of how the exam relates to your employment or studies and why it needs to be taken in Ireland.

    Step 4

    Align Funding, Occupation & Return Evidence

    Show how the visit will be funded and provide employment, study, business, family, or other evidence that supports your current circumstances and your obligation to return to your country of residence after the exam.

    Step 5

    Use the Correct New Delhi Submission Route

    Follow the application-office instructions generated through AVATS. Bangladesh residents may be directed to send the file 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

    Pay the Fees & Submit the Complete File

    Submit the signed AVATS summary, passport, supporting documents, required copies, exam evidence, and applicable visa 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 available application or VFS reference to follow progress where applicable. Once the passport is returned, check the visa details and carry relevant exam, accommodation, funding, and insurance evidence when travelling to Ireland.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    The exam is not clearly linked to current employment or study

    How UnivEase helps

    We clarify the evidence needed to connect the examination to the applicant’s present professional or academic circumstances.

    Registration or the need to sit the exam is not sufficiently evidenced

    How UnivEase helps

    We guide applicants on the examining institution’s confirmation, fee evidence, and the explanation required for the Ireland-based examination.

    Funding and return evidence do not support the proposed visit

    How UnivEase helps

    We explain the financial, employment, study, business, and other supporting evidence that can help present a coherent short-stay application.

    Previous refusals or provided information are incomplete or inconsistent

    How UnivEase helps

    We provide procedural guidance on disclosure, supporting records, translations, and consistency across AVATS and the submitted documents.

    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

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