Italy

1,Valid Passport, original + 1 copy of pages 2 and 3 only (i.e the pages containing only the passport data and personal data) Passport must be valid for at least 7 months after planned departure date from Schengen area. The passport must have at least two blank and unmarked visa pages.

2, Two recent and identical photos. Photos must be ICAO format (4.0 x 3.5 cm, color photo with white background, taken within the last 6 months). 

3, If visiting family or friends residing in Italy Invitation letter in the format that can be downloaded in the respective section of VFS Web page, proof of family/ties with the inviting person, copy of ID of inviting person and copy of residence permit if foreigner 

4,If working: Employment letter , in original Letter from the employer in English on official company paper with stamp, signature and date, introducing the business person and clearly mentioning: address, telephone and fax numbers of the employing company; the name and position in the employing company of the countersigning officer; the name of the applicant, position, salary and years of service; approval for leave; confirmation of position after return 

5,In case the applicant is a self-employed:  Trade license issued by City Coprtporation and Incorporation Certificate issued by Office of Registrar of Joint Stock Company Income tax return TIN Certificate Company bank statement of the last 6 months

6,In case the applicant is a student: Proof of enrolment in educational establishment in Bangladesh Certificate of leave 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 school trip: letter of the school mentioning the purpose, duration and destination of the trip 

7,Proof of financial means of the applicant Personal bank statement issued by any bank operating in Bangladesh covering the last 6 months complemented by any other proof of financial solvency (credit card statements etc.). If the applicants does not have sufficient own financial means a bank fidejussion (Fidejussione Bancaria) issued by an Italian bank is necessary 

8,Return airline ticket booking with Passenger Registration Number or Reservation Number and travel itinerary 

9,Travel Insurance  Insurance must be valid for the whole Schengen area. The insurance must cover medical fees, hospitalization and repatriation costs up to 30,000 Euros. The insurance must fully cover the whole period of stay within the Schengen area.  

10,Documents related to civil status of the applicant For married applicants: marriage certificate (e.g.“Nika Namah” for muslims or marriage act for hindus, both translated in English) For divorced applicants: divorce certificate (e.g. “Talak Namah” for muslims in English) For widowers and widows: death certificate of the spouse in English  

11,Invitation letter Invitation letters must be written on official company paper with stamp and signature, and mentioning clearly: the full address and contacts of the company, the name and position (as indicated in the Companies’ Registry “Visura camerale”,  see following point) of the countersigning officer, the purpose and duration of the visit, the detailed program, the person or the entity who will bear applicant's travel and living costs, and whether the sponsor gives financial guaranty for the applicant's return to Bangladesh. According to Italian law, the countersigning officer must be provide a copy of the his/her ID or Passport page where his/her signature appears. Only invitation letters respecting the format in the respective section of VFS are accepted. Inviting companies shall also anticipate a scanned copy of the invitation letter in PDF format to visti.dhaka@esteri.it from their official mail account

12,Inviting Company’s Registration (Visura Camerale)  The Company’s Registration (“Visura Camerale”) must be issued by the relevant Chamber of Commerce and may not be older than 6 months. 

13,Company bank statement of the last 6th months; Estratto conto bancario dell’azienda degli ultimi 6 mesi 

14,Proof of recent business contacts Evidence of recent and current transactions abroad (e.g. bill of ladings, receipts, contracts, letter of credit)

15,If participating to commercial fairs Proof of attendance through either letter of invitation from the organizer of the event or payment of the registration fee and program of the event 

Ambasciata d'Italia Dhaka - Esteri.it Address:Bay's Edgewater, NE (N) 12 North Avenue, 3rd Floor, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212. Tel: 0088028832781 E-mail: ambsec.dhaka@esteri.it

1,In case of minors applying for visa Consent of both parents or custodian if both parents are not travelling together Photocopy of passport of parents or legal guardian Proof of financial means of parents or legal guardian (see point 6) Original birth certificate of the minor issued by the relevant authority The status of “legal guardian” must be proven by documents issued by the relevant Bangladeshi Courts for minors 

2,For Non-Bangladeshi applicants: Further than all documents listed on the present check-list, Bangladeshi Residence Permit valid at least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States