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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Ireland. Fee: EUR 60–100 (~USD 69.78–116.29). Processing: 8 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Short stay (C) visa: EUR 60 (single) / EUR 100 (multi). Apply at AVATS (Irish Embassy in New Delhi handles Bangladesh).
Visa types: Short Stay C visa (≤90 days): Tourist, Business, Conference, Family Visit, Medical, Training. Long Stay D visa (>90 days): Study, Work, Family Reunification, Investor, Researcher, Working Holiday (limited). Ireland NOT in Schengen — separate visa.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Short Stay C Validity: 90 days. Long Stay D up to 1 year. Max Stay: 90 days (Short Stay).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months beyond stay); Online application at irelandvisa.ie / AVATS; Appointment at VFS Dhaka; Recent biometric photo (35x45mm); Travel medical insurance (EUR 50,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation / sponsor invitation; Bank statement (6 months, EUR 60/day proof); Employment letter; For Student: admission + IHS payment + Eligibility Test (LCO); For Schengen holders: British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS) allows transit if visa endorsed.
Visa types (5)
Short stay (C) visa: EUR 60 (single) / EUR 100 (multi). Apply at AVATS (Irish Embassy in New Delhi handles Bangladesh).
Ireland Short Stay (C) Business Visa. CRITICAL: Ireland is EU member but NOT Schengen — separate visa system from Schengen C. Schengen visa does NOT cover Ireland.
Ireland D Student Visa for full-time accredited course (typically 1 year+). Trinity College Dublin, UCD, DCU popular for STEM and business. Includes 40 hrs/week work rights during summer holiday + 20 hrs/week during academic term.
Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) — preferred work route, leads to permanent residence after 2 years. Critical Skills Occupations List includes: IT specialists, engineers, healthcare professionals, scientists.
Ireland Family Visa — for spouse, dependent partner, minor child of Irish citizen, EU/EEA national, or non-EU resident on Stamp 1 (Critical Skills), Stamp 4 (resident), or Stamp 5 (Without Conditions As To Time).
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections (high refusal rate ~50-60% for BD): (1) Ireland NOT in Schengen - separate visa, similar to UK rigor; (2) Insufficient EUR 60/day funds; (3) Weak ties to BD - primary reason; (4) Inadequate sponsor invitation; (5) BIVS (British-Irish Visa Scheme) misunderstood; (6) For Student: IHS + admission verification; (7) Travel insurance below EUR 50,000.
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