Schengen Countries

Voyage Bangladesh assists travelers in applying for Schengen Tourist Visas (Short-Stay Type C), granting travel across all 29 Schengen member nations in Europe.

Basic Document Requirements

• Application Form: Completed and signed Schengen Visa Application Form.
• Valid Passport: Original passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended date of departure from the Schengen area, with at least 2 blank pages, plus all previous passports.
• Photographs: Two recent passport-size biometric photographs (35mm x 45mm, white background, matte finish, 80% face focus, taken within the last 6 months, compliant with ICAO standards).
• Bank Statement & Solvency: Personal bank statement for the last 6 months showing healthy financial transactions, with original bank stamp and signature. Minimum recommended balance BDT 400,000 to BDT 600,000+ per applicant, accompanied by an original Bank Solvency Certificate.
• Travel Medical Insurance: Mandatory Schengen travel health insurance policy with minimum coverage of €30,000 (valid across all Schengen territories, covering emergency hospitalization, medical treatment, and repatriation).
• Flight & Hotel Reservations: Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary reservation and hotel booking confirmations covering the entire stay in the Schengen zone.
• Travel Itinerary / Cover Letter: Detailed day-by-day travel plan explaining the purpose of visit and cities/countries to be visited.
• Identification: Photocopy of National Identity Card (NID) and Birth Certificate (for minors).
• Visiting Card: Business or professional card.

Additional Requirements by Profession

For Job Holders:

• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer on official company letterhead detailing designation, monthly salary, date of joining, and approved leave period.
• Salary certificate or salary slips for the last 3 to 6 months.
• Official Employee ID card copy.
• BMDC certificate (for doctors) / Bar Council certificate (for advocates).
• Government Order (GO) with notarized English translation (for government employees).

For Business Persons:

• Renewal Trade License copy (English translated and Notary Public attested).
• Memorandum & Articles of Association / Form XII / Certificate of Incorporation (for Limited Companies).
• Company bank statement for the last 6 months and solvency certificate.
• TIN Certificate and income tax assessment return slips for the last 3 years.
• Company letterhead pad (blank page) and visiting card.

For Students:

• Student ID card copy and leave approval letter from educational institution.
• Birth certificate (mandatory for children and infants).

Supporting Financial Documents

• Asset valuation summary of property/real estate (if available).
• Financial investment certificates: Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDR), Sanchaypatra, share certificates.
• Marriage certificate (Nikahnama with notarized English translation) if traveling with spouse.

Fees & Processing Time

• Schengen Visa Fee (Embassy): €90 for adults (~BDT 12,000); €45 for children aged 6–12; Free for children under 6.
• VFS Global Service Fee: ~BDT 3,500 – 4,500 per applicant.
• Voyage Bangladesh Service Fee: BDT 5,500 per applicant (includes appointment booking, application form completion, document checking, and cover letter drafting).
• Processing Time: 15 to 30 calendar days (it is strongly advised to apply at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance).
• Where to Apply: You must apply at the embassy or visa application center of the Schengen country that constitutes your main destination (longest duration of stay), or your first port of entry if duration is equal.

Note: All fees are non-refundable. Visa approval, duration, and number of entries are strictly determined by the respective Schengen Embassy consular officers.