Germany
1,Passport
• Validity minimum three months from the date of expiry of the requested visa.• At least two free “visa pages”
• Previous passport(s) 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)
2,One recent biometric passport sized photograph (35x45mm, white background, 70% - 80% face coverage); Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons. (Do not glue or staple the picture to the application form)
3,Overseas medical insurance
• Valid for the entire duration of the requested visa and for all Schengen countries• Minimum coverage 30,000,- Euro and repatriation. (Medical insurances of credit cards are not accepted)
4,Flight and hotel reservation
• Valid (existing) hotel booking / reservation full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking reference)• Flight reservation or travel itinerary
5,Personal covering letter explaining the purpose of your visit and who will bear the travel cost
6,Tour Plan lining out the entire intended itinerary / activities in the Schengen area
7,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.8,If self-employed:
• Trade license issued by City Corporation/Union Parishad and Incorporation Certificate/Memorandum issued by Office of Registrar of Joint Stock Company, if applicable• Company's bank statements for the past six months, mentioning overdraft limit (if any overdraft limit)
9,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
10,Original personal bank statements of at least the last 6 months before application and proof of other financial means and assets (e.g. DPS, FDR, holding tax payment receipt etc.)
11,Documents related to civil status:
• Marriage Certificate – if married (also “Nikah Nama” both in Bangla and English, for Muslim marriage in A4 size Photocopy)
• Divorce certificate (“Talak Nama”) – if divorced
• Death Certificate – in case you are a widow or widower
• Birth Certificate of your children – if you have children
Documents need to be translated into either German or English.
12,• Invitation letter from company / authority in Germany with full address, stating the purpose and duration of the business trip
and/or
• Information on event/congress/trade fair to be participated in Germany with details of organizer/host, with full address in Germany, duration of event and reason to take part (e.g. confirmed congress participation, visitor ticket for trade fair)
If fair exhibitor: Information on trade fair by submitting exhibitor ticket/ exhibitor invoice/ confirmation letter reflecting status as trade fair exhibitor. Applicants will be granted a gratis visa if the above documents are submitted and reflect name of applicant and/or employer
13,Documents reflecting the nature of the business trip and the existence of business relations (if applicable) between the relevant companies in Germany and Bangladesh (including information who covers the expenses of the business trip, including accommodation and all occurring costs in Germany)
• Copy of the valid trade license of the Bangladesh company in English (Photocopy)• Article of Memorandum
• Original Company's bank statements for the past 6 months, mentioning overdraft limit (if any overdraft limit)
• Information reflecting the existence of trade relations or relations for work purposes stating details of company in Germany and in Bangladesh (e.g. L/C Copy, bill of lading)
14,Original personal bank statements of at least the last 6 months before application and proof of other financial means and assets (e.g. DPS, FDR, holding tax payment receipt etc.)
15, Tin certificate copy/ Tax certificate copy last years.
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Address: Diplomatic Enclave, 11 Madani Ave, Dhaka 1212 Phone: 02-55668650
Visa Fees:
Adults:90 Euro
Minor: 45 Euro
1,Additional documents for minors below the age of 18 (if applicable) – proving legal parenthood:
• Copy and German or English translation of either birth certificate / proof of adoption / custody decree, if parents are divorced or death certificate of parent “Letter of consent” from legal guardian, including passport copies of legal guardian2,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
3,All photocopies should be in A4 size.
Only complete applications will be accepted; non-submission of necessary documentation may lead to refusal of visa application.
The processing time at the Embassy due to necessary and obligatory legal requirements takes up to 15 calendar days. Applicants are requested to apply well in advance, but – due to legal requirements - not more than six months prior to the intended date of journey. Status updates during the regular processing time will not entertained.
During the whole processing time the passport has to remain with the German Embassy. Passports can only be withdrawn if a written request by the applicant himself/herself is presented to the Embassy.
Consequently, the application will be cancelled/withdrawn and the passport returned within 3 working days.
False or falsified documents, including fake bookings, will lead to the refusal of visa and/or further consequences.