Visa Requirements

Information for short term visa:

1. Nationals of Bangladesh who are traveling to Europe for commercial or tourist purposes can obtain a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days within a period of six months (180 days) (single entry or multiple entries), valid for all above mentioned countries.
2. In cases of multiple entries the days of every stay will be added up. In these cases the maximum stay of 90 days within a period of six months may not be exceeded.
3. A visa application does not give the right to actually obtain a visa.
4. In principle, changing of travel destination after obtaining the visa is not allowed. At the moment of issuance of the visa, information about possible extension can be provided.
5. In Bangladesh, travelers can obtain a common visa at the diplomatic missions listed below. If the main destination (according to travel purposes and duration of stay) is situated in one of the above mentioned countries please apply at the Embassy of that country.
6. If it is not possible to determine in which country the main destination is situated, the Schengen Member State of first entry into the Schengen territory is competent for issuance of the visa.

Bangladeshi visa applicants have to present the following documents:

1. One (1) application form (fill out all headings, front and back, using capital letters. Your application shall not be processed in case of error or omission. You have to date and sign the application.)
2. Two (2) recent color photographs (full face, no dark glasses, no head covering, plain white background only)
3. Valid passport (the validity of the passport has to exceed the end of the proposed trip by at least three months)
4. Clear photocopy of your passport data page (identification page)
5. Travel Health Insurance (to cover medical expenses at minimum of 30,000–Euro). The list of travel Insurance companies are given
6. All documents have to be accompanied with the original document and one photocopy.

For Business Visa:

1. Original invitation letter from a company situated in any Schengen countries.
2. Proof of sufficient foreign funds (bank statements for the past three months)
3. Certificate of Incorporation of the company in Bangladesh and/or Memorandum and Articles of Association (if applicable)
4. Evidence of former and current transactions in Bangladesh and/or abroad (e.g. bills of lading, receipts, contracts)
5. Proof of personal living conditions marriage certificate, birth certificate of children (if applicable)
6. A Forwarding letter/introduction letter from the company or organization in Bangladesh explaining necessity to travel even if the applicant is the owner of the company.

For Tourist Visa:

1. Guarantor’s form/Formal Obligation signed by the host/ess and duly legalized by the aliens authority in Switzerland or proof of sufficient foreign funds.
2. Proof of personal living conditions: marriage certificate, birth certificate of children (if
   applicable)
3. Hotel booking (if applicable) – not mail-printout.
4. Additional, if employed by a company here in Bangladesh:
5. Leave letter of employer (with physical address and telephone number) stating the duration of leave and the function/profession of the applicant in the company
6. Pay slips of the last three months
7. Statement of private bank account of the last three months

For Transit Visa:

1. Valid visas for all other countries of destination after leaving the Schengen territory.
2. Confirmed reservation of flight
3. For first time travelers: Complete business papers (see above)
4. For transit traveler is no Travel Health Insurance required