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Dependent of Journalist (FJ)

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Which family relationships qualify?

Eligible dependants under FJ (Dependent family members of J) are the spouse, children, adopted children and dependent family members of the principal visa holder, according to the Bangladesh Visa Policy 2026.

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  • Visa Policy 2026 (FJ, Dependent family members of J), Eligibility field
    Eligibility: coterminous with principal Spouse, children, adopted visa holder. children and dependent  Employment in Bangladesh family members of the is Prohibited, exception of principle visa holder. which may lead to cancellation of visa. 18  Filled up visa application form;  Applicant’s passport along with a copy of the information page.  Copy of passport of principle visa holder with visa page if the spouse/children travel later;  Recommendation letter from concerned organization of home country verified by concerned Bangladesh Mission/ Recommendation letter from concerned organization in Bangladesh;  Registered marriage certificate for spouse & birth certificate for dependent children; Sl. no Visa Category Purpose and Eligibility

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

The sponsor is the principal holder of the corresponding primary visa; FJ status (Dependent family members of J) is expressly coterminous with that principal visa holder.

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Limits of the record
  • Visa Policy 2026 does not state any independent status, income or minimum-duration requirement for the sponsor beyond holding the corresponding primary visa.
  • Visa Policy 2026 (FJ, Dependent family members of J), Duration/Conditions field
    Duration: First visa: (Dependent family Staying with family members of J)  Coterminous with principal visa holder.  Extension of visa is Eligibility: coterminous with principal Spouse, children, adopted visa holder. children and dependent  Employment in Bangladesh family members of the is Prohibited, exception of principle visa holder. which may lead to cancellation of visa. 18  Filled up visa application form;  Applicant’s passport along with a copy of the information page.  Copy of passport of principle visa holder with visa page if the spouse/children travel later;  Recommendation letter from concerned organization of home country verified by concerned Bangladesh Mission/ Recommendation letter from concerned organization in Bangladesh;  Registered marriage certificate for spouse & birth certificate for dependent children; Sl. no Visa Category Purpose and Eligibility Duration/Conditions

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

Required documents for the first visa include the principal visa holder's passport copy, a registered marriage certificate for the spouse, and a birth certificate for dependent/adopted children, plus a recommendation letter from the concerned organisation/ministry.

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Limits of the record
  • Visa Policy 2026 names these certificate types but does not set documentary standards such as apostille/legalisation or translation requirements.

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

Answer not available

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Limits of the record
  • Visa Policy 2026's entry for this category lists only application form, passport, relationship certificates and a recommendation/appointment letter; it states no separate financial support, accommodation or insurance obligation for the sponsor or the dependant.

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

The duration of FJ status (Dependent family members of J) is coterminous with that of the principal visa holder, and any extension is likewise coterminous with that holder. Employment in Bangladesh is prohibited for the dependant; non-compliance leads to cancellation of the visa. No separate long-term settlement pathway is stated for this dependant category. The official source does not describe the application process.

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Limits of the record
  • No independent renewal ceiling, settlement route or permanent-residence pathway is stated for this dependant category beyond the coterminous rule.
  • Visa Policy 2026 (FJ, Dependent family members of J), Duration/Conditions field
    Duration: First visa: (Dependent family Staying with family members of J)  Coterminous with principal visa holder.  Extension of visa is Eligibility: coterminous with principal Spouse, children, adopted visa holder. children and dependent  Employment in Bangladesh family members of the is Prohibited, exception of principle visa holder. which may lead to cancellation of visa. 18  Filled up visa application form;  Applicant’s passport along with a copy of the information page.  Copy of passport of principle visa holder with visa page if the spouse/children travel later;  Recommendation letter from concerned organization of home country verified by concerned Bangladesh Mission/ Recommendation letter from concerned organization in Bangladesh;  Registered marriage certificate for spouse & birth certificate for dependent children; Sl. no Visa Category Purpose and Eligibility Duration/Conditions

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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