SCHENGEN VISA – Tourism

1. Application form – available also online – free of charge
   Fully completed in English or German language, bearing your signature and date ( signed by the legal guardian in case of minors, below the age of 18)
2. Declaration of Consent
3. Passport
    Validity minimum three months from the date of expiry of the requested visa.
    At least two free “visa pages”
    Previous passport if applicable
    Valid Bangladesh residence permit for non-Bangladeshi applicants (valid at least three months from the
    date of expiry of the requested visa / intended end of journey).
4. Two recent biometric passport sized photographs (3.5×4.5cm)
   Requirements:
    Should n o t be older than 6 months.
    A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the biometric photo.
    A uniform and white background.
    Clear facial features
    Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons.
   Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form.
5.  Overseas medical insurance
   (Please check our website for a list of accepted travel health insurances from Bangladesh)
   Requirements:
    Valid for the entire duration of the requested visa and for all Schengen countries.
    Coverage for potential treatment of COVID19(Corona Virus) must be explicitly confirmed
    Minimum coverage 30,000/- € and repatriation. (Medical insurances of credit cards are not accepted)
    Conditions must be stated either on insurance document or on a separate confirmation letter.
6. Flight reservation
    Flight reservation and travel itinerary
7. Personal covering letter explaining the purpose of your visit and who will bear the travel cost
8. Proof of Visit Purpose:
    Formal obligation letter by the host in Germany giving the guarantee to cover all costs, also in accordance with §§ 66-68 of the Law of Residence, original (no older than 6 months) and in copy sent to
   the applicant; and /or
    Personalized original invitation letter of the host in Germany with full address giving details whether
   travel expenses of applicant (e.g. accommodation, meals, and travel costs) are covered and showing
   the purpose of the intended visit, including travel itinerary
9. Proof of relationship with host; if invited by a relative:
   Example: If your sister invites you from Germany, you need to submit your and your sister’s birth certificates. If in both birth certificates the parents’ names match, your relationship with the host as your sibling is confirmed.
10. If employed by a company in Bangladesh:
     Letter from local employer including name, postal address and telephone number of sponsor/company ,
    with details regarding applicant’s working position, starting date of employment, salary and timeframe
    of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel.
    If self-employed: (Documents need to be translated into either German or English)
     Trade license issued by City Corporation/Union Parishad and Incorporation Certificate/Memorandum
    issued by Office of Registrar of Joint Stock Company, if applicable
     Income tax return
     Company’s bank statements for the past six months, mentioning overdraft limit ( if any overdraft limit)
    If student:
     Proof of enrolment in educational establishment in Bangladesh.
     Certificate of leave of absence if travelling during school year. The certificate should mention full address, telephone number, permission of absence; name and function of the person granting permission.
    If retired:
     Proof of monthly pension
11. Proof of financial means of the applicant in Bangladesh, e.g. personal bank statements of at least the last 6 months before application, personal property, assets, others …
12. Documents related to civil status: Documents need to be translated into either German or English
     Marriage Certificate – if married (also Nikah Nama both in Bangla and English, for Muslim marriage in
    A4 size Photocopy)
     Divorce certificate (“talak namah”) – if applicable
     Death Certificate – if applicable
     Birth Certificate of your children –if applicable
13. Additional photocopies:
     Passport copy of pages containing personal data
     Copy of valid Bangladesh residence permit / visa (applicable only to non-Bangladeshi applicants)
     Copies of previous Schengen, US, Canada or UK visa, if applicable.
14. Additional documents for minors below the age of 18 (if applicable) – proving legal parenthood:
     copy of either birth certificate / proof of adoption / custody decree in case parents are divorced or
    – if applicable – death certificate of parent (German or English translation is required)
    “Letter of consent” from legal guardian, including his / her passport copy – legalized by a notary public
    (only required in cases the legal guardian is not present during the visa appointment)