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Family Tourist Visa (TF)

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Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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Which family relationships qualify?

A foreign spouse or child of a Bangladesh national, or of a foreign national of Bangladeshi origin, is an eligible family relationship for the listed visit purposes.

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  • Washington TF official page; route section
    Foreign spouse and children of Bangladesh national or foreign national of Bangladeshi origin's spouse and children, who wants to visit Bangladesh for the purpose of tourism or to join family members in Bangladesh or casual visit to meet friends & relatives or in a private seminar/conference/workshop/study tour or religious purpose etc. They are eligible to apply for this kind of visa.

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

The sponsoring relative is a Bangladesh national or a foreign national of Bangladeshi origin whose foreign spouse or child applies. Host evidence is required where applicable: a hotel booking or invitation with the host contact details, with host identity or passport evidence where the host is not an official or business entity. The official source does not state a separate immigration status the sponsor must hold.

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Limits of the record
  • The page does not define a separate sponsor immigration status beyond the family connection and host evidence.
  • Washington TF official page; route section
    A hotel booking confirmation or a letter of invitation with appropriate contact details of the host is required.
  • Washington TF official page; route section
    Foreign spouse and children of Bangladesh national or foreign national of Bangladeshi origin's spouse and children, who wants to visit Bangladesh for the purpose of tourism or to join family members in Bangladesh or casual visit to meet friends & relatives or in a private seminar/conference/workshop/study tour or religious purpose etc. They are eligible to apply for this kind of visa.

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

Relationship proof includes a marriage certificate and a notarised confirmation that the marriage remains valid, or a child birth certificate.

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

Accommodation or invitation evidence is required. The official source does not state an income, insurance or maintenance requirement.

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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?

A Family Tourist Visa may be issued for one year with multiple entries and stays of up to 30 to 90 days; an extension of five years may be possible with local-sponsor recommendation and a favourable police report. Paid or unpaid employment is prohibited for the TF visa holder.

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

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