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Bangladesh Dependent of Journalist (FJ)

16 facts quoted from the official source

Qualifying dependent family member of a principal J visa holder.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, dependants +1
from the official record
Requirements
8
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

8 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Passport Blank Pages MinThe passport must have at least two blank pages.via losangeles.mofa.gov.bd
  • Passport Validity Months MinThe passport must normally have at least six months of validity when applying.via losangeles.mofa.gov.bd
  • Principal Passport Copy RequiredThe dependent application requires the principal holder's passport details.
  • Principal Visa Category RequiredThe principal applicant must hold or qualify under J.
  • Principal Visa Or Approval RequiredThe dependent application requires the principal visa or underlying approval.
  • Qualifying Relationship RequiredThe current inventory identifies the eligible dependent family relationships.
  • Relationship Documents RequiredMarriage, birth, guardianship or other legal relationship evidence is required as applicable.
  • Visa Category CodeThe current Ministry category inventory designates this class as FJ.
Also stated by the source
  • Category Specific Supporting Documents RequiredThe Ministry publishes supporting documents specific to each visa category.
  • Decision DiscretionaryAcceptance of an application does not guarantee issuance; the consular authority may grant, modify or refuse it.via losangeles.mofa.gov.bd
  • Derivative StatusThe family visa derives from the principal holder's category.
  • Eligibility summaryThe current category inventory defines FJ as the dependent-family class linked to J.
  • How and where to applyVisa applications are completed through the official online MRV portal before submission.via visa.gov.bd
  • Official source basisThe current category inventory defines FJ as the dependent-family class linked to J.
  • Report summaryThe current category inventory defines FJ as the dependent-family class linked to J.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantsguardian
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeThe usual consular processing period is seven working days, subject to additional clearance.via losangeles.mofa.gov.bd
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the FJ to Bangladesh?
The official source states: Qualifying dependent family member of a principal J visa holder.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, guardian.

Every answer is quoted from the official file.mofa.gov.bd page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 16 points against the official source; 16 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and validity are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source file.mofa.gov.bdLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Bangladesh government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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