Visit Visa in All Europe

What is a Schengen Visa (“Visit Visa Europe”)

• The Schengen Area includes most of the EU countries plus a few non‑EU ones. Once you have a Schengen visa (short‑stay category C), you can travel freely among Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180‑day period. German Embassy Dhaka+2BLS Spain Visa+2

• It’s for tourism, business trips, visiting family/friends, etc. Not for work or staying longer than 90 days. BLS Spain Visa+1

For Bangladeshis (what applies to you)

Here are key points specific to Bangladeshi citizens applying from Bangladesh:

1. Which Embassies / Visa Centres

   • You will generally apply via the embassy of the country you plan to spend most time in (main destination) or the first Schengen country you’ll enter, if time is split. BLS Spain Visa+2Sweden Abroad+2

   • Many applications are handled via VFS Global centres in Dhaka. Sweden Abroad+2German Embassy Dhaka+2

   • Sweden’s embassy handles visa processing for some countries. Sweden Abroad+1

2. When to Apply

   • You can apply up to 6 months before your trip. (For seafarers, up to 9 months) German Embassy Dhaka+1

   • Processing time is usually about 15 calendar days, but it can be longer, especially during peak periods. fdfa.admin.ch+2Sweden Abroad+2

3. Documents Needed
   Some standard documents include:

   • Passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from Schengen, with at least two blank pages. German Embassy Dhaka+1

   • Completed visa application form, signed. German Embassy Dhaka+1

   • Recent passport‑size photographs.

   • Proof of travel arrangements: return flight bookings, itinerary.

   • Proof of accommodation (hotel/tour) or invitation from host.

   • Proof of financial means: bank statements, income proof.

   • Travel insurance covering medical emergencies, valid in all Schengen countries, with a minimum coverage amount (usually €30,000) if asked.

   • Sometimes proof of ties to Bangladesh (job, family, assets) to show you will return.

4. Fees

   • Visa fee for adults is ~ €90. German Embassy Dhaka+1

   • For minors it is lower (about half). German Embassy Dhaka+1

   • Also, a service fee if using VFS, plus any required bank charges. Sweden Abroad+1

5. New/Upcoming Rules

   • There is an Entry/Exit System (EES) being introduced: biometric registration (fingerprints, photo) when entering/exiting Schengen, replacing passport stamping. From about 12 October 2025, gradually. Full implementation by April 2026. Reuters+2Condé Nast Traveler+2

   • Also, ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) will require many visa‑exempt travellers to obtain travel authorisation (pre‑approval) before visiting Schengen countries. This applies mostly to those who currently don’t need visa. If you already need a visa (as Bangladesh citizens do) ETIAS may not affect you as directly. SchengenVisaInfo+1