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Stand:
21.12.2007 |
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SCHENGEN
Austria
- Belgium - Czech Republic - Denmark - Estonia - Finland France
- Germany – Greece – Hungary – Iceland –
Italy - Latvia Lithuania - Luxembourg – Malta - Netherlands
– Norway – Poland Portugal – Slovakia –
Slovenia – Spain - Sweden |
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Schengen
Information leaflet for short term visa |
(tourist
or commercial purposes) |
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1. |
Nationals
of Bangladesh who are travelling to Europe for commercial
or tourist purposes can obtain a visa for a maximum stay of
90 days within a period of six months (single entry or multiple
entries), valid for all above mentioned countries. In cases
of multiple entries the days of every stay will be added up.
In these cases the maximum stay of 90 days within a period
of six months may not be exceeded. |
2. |
Starting
December 23, 2007, All visa applications will be consulted
before the visa is issued. The waiting period for a visa will
be a minimum of 7 calendar days. |
3. |
A
visa application does not give the right to actually obtain
a visa. |
4. |
In
principle, changing of travel destination after obtaining
the visa is not allowed. At the moment of issuance of the
visa, information about possible extension can be provided. |
5. |
In
Bangladesh, travellers can obtain a common visa at the diplomatic
missions listed below. If the main destination
(according to travel purposes and duration of stay) is
situated in one of the above mentioned countries please apply
at the Embassy of that country. If it is not possible
to determine in which country the main destination is situated,
the Schengen Member State of first entry into the Schengen
territory is competent for issuance of the visa. |
6. |
Bangladeshi
visa applicants have to present the following documents: |
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a. |
application
form (fill out all headings, front and back,
using capital letters. Your application shall
not be processed in case of error or omission. You
have to date and sign the application). |
b. |
recent
colour photographs (full face, no dark glasses, no
head covering, plain white background only). |
c. |
Valid
passport (the validity of the passport has to exceed
the end of the proposed trip by at least three months). |
| d. |
Clear
photocopy of your passport datapage (identification
page). |
| e. |
Travel
Health Insurance (to cover medical expenses at minimum
of 30.000,-Euro). |
| f. |
All
documents have to be accompanied with the original document
and one photocopy |
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documents listed below have to be presented in the original and as
a photocopy. |
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business visa: |
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Original
invitation letter from a company in the Netherlands in Dutch
or English language |
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Proof
of sufficient foreign funds (bank statements for the past three
months) |
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Certificate
of Incorporation of the company in Bangladesh and/or Memorandum
and Articles of Association (if applicable) |
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Evidence
of former and current transactions in Bangladesh and/or abroad
(e.g. bills of lading, receipts, contracts) |
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Proof
of personal living conditions marriage certificate, birth certificate
of hildren (if applicable) |
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covering
letter/introduction letter from the company or organization
in angladesh explaining necessity to travel even if the applicant
is the owner of the company |
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| For
tourist visa: |
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Guarantee
signed by the host(ess) and duly legalised by the municipality
in the Netherlands or proof of sufficient foreign funds |
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of
personal living conditions: marriage certificate, birth certificate
of children (if applicable) |
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Hotel
booking (if applicable) – not mail-printout- |
| Additional,
if employed by a company here in Bangladesh: |
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Leave
letter of employer (with physical address and telephone number)
stating the duration of leave and the function/profession of
the applicant in the company |
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Pay
slips of the last three months |
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Statement
of private bank account of the last three months |
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| For
transit visa: |
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Valid
visas for all other countries of destination after leaving the
Schengen territory. |
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Confirmed
reservation of flight |
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For
first time travellers: Complete business papers (see above) |
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for
transit traveler is no Travel Health Insurance required |
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| For
medical treatment: |
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a
medical certificate issued by treating medical doctor in Bangladesh. |
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written
confirmation of appointment with a hospital or medical doctor
in the Netherlands and information regarding the estimated payment
and duration of the treatment. |
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proof
of sufficient financial means for payment of medical expenses
(proof of advance payment) |
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| Minors: |
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Minors
have to present a written authorization of their parents or
the guardian under whose custody they are. |
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If
parents or guardian are not present at the embassy copies of
their passports have to be submitted. If passports are not available
a sworn affidavit has to be presented. |
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| Non-Bangladeshi
nationals: |
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Visa
applicants who are not Bangladeshi nationals have to present
the same documents as listed under 5), and additionally:
a Bangladeshi residence permit and re-entry
visa into Bangladesh valid for at least 3 months after the expiry
date of the Schengen visa. |
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| Supplementary
information or evidence may be requested in each individual
case: |
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For
other types of visas, such as long term visas
(more than 3 months) or visas in view of employment, studies
or family reunion, the national law of the country of destination
remains applicable. These visas can be applied for at the diplomatic
and consular missions of the country of destination (see point
1). |
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additional information can be obtained at the visa sections
of the diplomatic missions mentioned under point 4. |
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Important
notes |
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Applicants
are advised to arrange an appointment three of four weeks before
travelling. |
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The
Netherlands Embassy usually needs 7-10 working days
to process a visa application. In case documents presented
by the applicant need to be verified (in selected cases) the
processing time rises to approximately 4 weeks. |
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During
collection of your passport you are kindly requested to check
that the visa you applied for was duly issued. If you have any
complaints please contact the personnel at the visa counters
immediately. |
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If
applicants submit fake/forged passports they
will be seized and sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
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Evidence
of sufficient financial means has to be presented
not only in the process of applying for a visa, but also when
entering the Schengen territory. A visa does not necessarily
guarantee entry. |
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covering
letter/introduction letter from the company or organization
in angladesh explaining necessity to travel even if the applicant
is the owner of the company |
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The
administration fee for one Visa is 60,-- Euro, comparable amount
in Taka. |
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The
Travel Health Insurance has to cover medical expenses
at minimum of 30.000, - Euro and must
be valid in all Schengen countries. Travel Health Insurances
will only be accepted if issued by Insurance Companies which
are either, resident in member countries of the European Union,
in Switzerland or in Lichtenstein or which cooperate with an
Insurance Company resident in the above mentioned countries. |
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Please
be informed that only complete applications will be
considered by this office. |
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The
applicant is obliged to provide all information to the best
of his/her knowledge and belief. Knowingly providing false information
may result in the applicant being denied a
visa or being deported from the Netherlands,
should a visa already have been issued. |
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Embassy
of France
For France, Austria, Portugal & Spain
Road 108, House 18, Gulshan
Dhaka 1212
Tel: (00880) 02-881 3811/14
Fax: (00880) 02-988 3851
E mail:
ambafrance@gononet.com
webmestre.dacca-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Website: www.ambafrance-bd.org
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The
Embassy of France is also the only competent authority for any
applicant who intends to visit the French overseas territory,
Monaco and Andorra, even if the main destination of his/her
travel may be elsewhere, as well as for the following African
countries : Burkina Faso, Central-Africa, Djibouti, Gabon, Ivory
Coast, Mauritania, Senegal, Togo.
For family & visit visa, persons travelling to Austria,
Portugal & Spain, should apply at the concerned
Embassy in New Delhi, India.
Opening hours: Sunday to thursday between 08:30-12:30 hrs.
(please call to make an appointment before hand)
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Embassy
of Federal Republic of Germany
For Germany and Estonia
House Rose land 178, Gulshan
Avenue,
Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212
Tel: (00880) 02-885 3521-24
Fax: (00880) 02-885 3528
E mail: aadhaka@optimaxbd.net
Website: www.dhaka.diplo.de
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Opening
hours:
Sunday – Thursday from 08:30 -09:30
For applicants with appointment to submit the visa application.
(please make an appointment before hand at the Embassy gate)
From 01:30 – 02:30 visa collection
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Embassy
of Italy
For Italy and Greece
Road 74/79, Plot 2/3, Gulshan
2, Dhaka 1212
Tel: (00880) 02-882 2781/2/3
Fax: (00880) 02-882 3337
E mail: visti.dhaka@esteri.it
Website: www.ambdhaka.esteri.it
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The
Embassy of Italy represents Malta for national visas.
Opening hours:
Submitting applications:
Monday and Tuesday from 09:00-13:00
Visa Collection: Wednesday from 14:30-15:30
(Visa Agency) Open from Saturday to Thursday.
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Embassy
of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
For The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg & Slovenia
Road 90, House 49, Gulshan
2, Dhaka 1212
Tel: (00880) 02-882 2715/18
Fax: (00880) 02-882 3326
E mail: dha-ca@minbuza.nl
Website: www.netherlandsembassydhaka.org
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Persons
travelling to Belgium, can submit their aplications at the Netherlands
Embassy; should the visa officer not be in a position to take
a decision on your application, the application and visa fee
will be returned to the applicant who will then have to apply
at the Belgian Embassy in New Delhi, India.
Opening hours:
Sunday - Wednesday between 08:30-10:30 (only on appointment)
Telephone inquiries Sunday – Thursday 13:00-15:30 |
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Norwegian Embassy
Road 111, House 9, Gulshan,
Dhaka 1212
Tel: (00880) 02-882 3065
Fax: (00880) 02-882 3661
E mail: emb.dhaka@mfa.no
Website: www.norway.org.bd
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Opening
hours:
Monday and Wednesday from 09:00-12:00: |
Embassy
of Sweden
For Sweden and Finland
Road 51, House 1, Gulshan-2,
Dhaka 1212
Tel: (00880) 02-883 3148
Fax: (00880) 02-882 3948
E mail: ambassaden.dhaka@foreign.ministry.se
Website: www.swedenabroad.com/dhaka
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Opening
hours:
Submitting applications: Sunday-Tuesday 9:00-12:00
Receiving endorsed passports: Sunday-Tuesday 13:00-14:00
Visa Section telephone inquiries: Sunday-Tuesday 13:00-14:00 |
Royal
Danish Embassy
For Denmark and Iceland
Road 51, House 1, Gulshan,
Dhaka 1212
Tel: (00880) 02-882 1799
Fax: (00880) 02-882 3638
E mail: dandhaka@citechco.net
E mail: dacamb@um.dk
Website: www.ambdhaka.um.dk
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Opening
hours: Monday and Wednesday 10:00-13:00 |
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