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Germany Visa for Bangladeshi Citizens

Visa required

Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa to enter Germany. Apply at a Germany embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

How Bangladeshi citizens apply for a Germany visa

  • → Apply for a visa at the Germany embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling.
  • See the exact document checklist for Bangladeshi applicants, by visa type.
  • → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.

Documents required for Bangladeshi applicants

The exact documents Bangladeshi citizens must submit for Germany, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

familyShort Stay with EU or German Spouse/Parent/Child

Documents Required !! ATTENTION APPLICANTS OF ESTONIA !! - PLEASE CLICK HERE (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/bgd/en/deu/news/estonia-visa-applicants) FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPLICABLE FOR BANGLADESH. VISIT THE LINK OF REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA - MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (https://vm.ee/en/consular-visa-and-travel-information/visa-information/estonian-representations-which-are-handling) - FOR DETAILED INFORMATION !! 2024 VFS Requirements for Family Member (German): No visa fee will be charged for spouses of German citizens / minor children of German citizens / parents of Germans under 18. This information sheet is only for German Spouse/Parent/Child. All other relatives may apply for a normal tourism visa with a visa fee. They can add that they want to visit their German relatives. E.g.- nephew can visit his uncle, who is a German citizenship holder and nephew is required to pay visa fees. 2024 VFS Requirements for Family Members (EU Citizen): Proof is needed that the EU Citizen pays alimony regularly for all relatives that are not children under 21 or spouses. This information sheet is for all the relatives of an EU Citizen. All of them are exempted from the fees. Separate Checklists for German and EU. Information on Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. Accepted Medical Insurance: All travel/overseas health insurances are accepted that have been issued from any insurance company in Bangladesh or abroad, if it fulfills the following two conditions: - Valid for the entire duration of the requested visa and for all Schengen countries - Minimum coverage 30,000EURO and repatriation. (Medical insurances of credit cards are not accepted) For more information on documents required (checklists) Please click here to access Checklist for Short Stay with German spouse/child/parent. For more information on documents required (checklists) Please click here to access Checklist for Short Stay with EU citizen. Please click here (https://dhaka.diplo.de/bd-en/service/visa-einreise/-/2669542) for "barrier free" access to the "Declaration of Consent" form by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

businessBusiness / Trade Fair / Congress

!! ATTENTION APPLICANTS OF ESTONIA !! - PLEASE CLICK HERE (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/bgd/en/deu/news/estonia-visa-applicants) FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPLICABLE FOR BANGLADESH. VISIT THE LINK OF REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA - MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (https://vm.ee/en/consular-visa-and-travel-information/visa-information/estonian-representations-which-are-handling) - FOR DETAILED INFORMATION !! - Information on Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. Accepted Medical Insurance: All travel/overseas health insurances are accepted that have been issued from any insurance company in Bangladesh or abroad, if it fulfills the following two conditions: - Valid for the entire duration of the requested visa and for all Schengen countries - Minimum coverage 30,000EURO and repatriation. (Medical insurances of credit cards are not accepted) Information Sheet: - For more information on documents required please click here - As per Embassy's instruction, the applications of applicants coming with wrong category selection, will not be taken by VFS. VFS Germany VAC will return the applicants if they come with the selection of a wrong category. The applicants must once again book an appointment with VFS with the correct choice of the visa category to ensure submission of their application. - Please bring all the original documents and certificates along with a photocopy as per the checklist. - For your convenience, photocopy service is also available at our VAC at a nominal price. Please see:"visa fees" Please click here (https://dhaka.diplo.de/bd-en/service/visa-einreise/-/2669542) for "barrier free" access to the "Declaration of Consent" form by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

transitSeamen / Sailors

!! ATTENTION APPLICANTS OF ESTONIA !! - PLEASE CLICK HERE (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/bgd/en/deu/news/estonia-visa-applicants) FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPLICABLE FOR BANGLADESH. VISIT THE LINK OF REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA - MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (https://vm.ee/en/consular-visa-and-travel-information/visa-information/estonian-representations-which-are-handling) - FOR DETAILED INFORMATION !! - Information on Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. Accepted Medical Insurance: All travel/overseas health insurances are accepted that have been issued from any insurance company in Bangladesh or abroad, if it fulfills the following two conditions: - Valid for the entire duration of the requested visa and for all Schengen countries - Minimum coverage 30,000EURO and repatriation. (Medical insurances of credit cards are not accepted) Information Sheet: - For more information on documents required please click here - As per Embassy's instruction, the applications of applicants coming with wrong category selection, will not be taken by VFS. VFS Germany VAC will return the applicants if they come with the selection of a wrong category. The applicants must once again book an appointment with VFS with the correct choice of the visa category to ensure submission of their application. - Please bring all the original documents and certificates along with a photocopy as per the checklist. - For your convenience, photocopy service is also available at our VAC at a nominal price. Please see:"visa fees" Please click here (https://dhaka.diplo.de/bd-en/service/visa-einreise/-/2669542) for "barrier free" access to the "Declaration of Consent" form by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

otherCulture & Sports

!! ATTENTION APPLICANTS OF ESTONIA !! - PLEASE CLICK HERE (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/bgd/en/deu/news/estonia-visa-applicants) FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPLICABLE FOR BANGLADESH. VISIT THE LINK OF REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA - MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (https://vm.ee/en/consular-visa-and-travel-information/visa-information/estonian-representations-which-are-handling) - FOR DETAILED INFORMATION !! - Information on Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. Accepted Medical Insurance:All travel/overseas health insurances are accepted that have been issued from any insurance company in Bangladesh or abroad, if it fulfills the following two conditions: - Valid for the entire duration of the requested visa and for all Schengen countries - Minimum coverage 30,000EURO and repatriation. (Medical insurances of credit cards are not accepted) Information Sheet: - For more information on documents required please click here - As per Embassy's instruction, the applications of applicants coming with wrong category selection, will not be taken by VFS. VFS Germany VAC will return the applicants if they come with the selection of a wrong category. The applicants must once again book an appointment with VFS with the correct choice of the visa category to ensure submission of their application. - Please bring all the original documents and certificates along with a photocopy as per the checklist. - For your convenience, photocopy service is also available at our VAC at a nominal price. Please see:"visa fees" Please click here (https://dhaka.diplo.de/bd-en/service/visa-einreise/-/2669542) for "barrier free" access to the "Declaration of Consent" form by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

otherCourtesy Visa for Official Passport holders

!! ATTENTION APPLICANTS OF ESTONIA !! - PLEASE CLICK HERE (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/bgd/en/deu/news/estonia-visa-applicants) FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPLICABLE FOR BANGLADESH. VISIT THE LINK OF REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA - MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (https://vm.ee/en/consular-visa-and-travel-information/visa-information/estonian-representations-which-are-handling) - FOR DETAILED INFORMATION !! - Information on Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. Accepted Medical Insurance:All travel/overseas health insurances are accepted that have been issued from any insurance company in Bangladesh or abroad, if it fulfills the following two conditions: - Valid for the entire duration of the requested visa and for all Schengen countries - Minimum coverage 30,000EURO and repatriation. (Medical insurances of credit cards are not accepted) Information Sheet: - For more information on documents required please click here - As per Embassy's instruction, the applications of applicants coming with wrong category selection, will not be taken by VFS. VFS Germany VAC will return the applicants if they come with the selection of a wrong category. The applicants must once again book an appointment with VFS with the correct choice of the visa category to ensure submission of their application. - Please bring all the original documents and certificates along with a photocopy as per the checklist. - For your convenience, photocopy service is also available at our VAC at a nominal price. Please see:"visa fees" Please click here (https://dhaka.diplo.de/bd-en/service/visa-einreise/-/2669542) for "barrier free" access to the "Declaration of Consent" form by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

medicalMedical Treatment / Medical Escort

!! ATTENTION APPLICANTS OF ESTONIA !! - PLEASE CLICK HERE (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/bgd/en/deu/news/estonia-visa-applicants) FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPLICABLE FOR BANGLADESH. VISIT THE LINK OF REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA - MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (https://vm.ee/en/consular-visa-and-travel-information/visa-information/estonian-representations-which-are-handling) - FOR DETAILED INFORMATION !! - Information on Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. Accepted Medical Insurance: All travel/overseas health insurances are accepted that have been issued from any insurance company in Bangladesh or abroad, if it fulfills the following two conditions: - Valid for the entire duration of the requested visa and for all Schengen countries - Minimum coverage 30,000EURO and repatriation. (Medical insurances of credit cards are not accepted) Information Sheet: - For more information on documents required please click here - As per Embassy's instruction, the applications of applicants coming with wrong category selection, will not be taken by VFS. VFS Germany VAC will return the applicants if they come with the selection of a wrong category. The applicants must once again book an appointment with VFS with the correct choice of the visa category to ensure submission of their application. - Please bring all the original documents and certificates along with a photocopy as per the checklist. - For your convenience, photocopy service is also available at our VAC at a nominal price. Please see:"visa fees" Please click here (https://dhaka.diplo.de/bd-en/service/visa-einreise/-/2669542) for "barrier free" access to the "Declaration of Consent" form by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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Germany visa for Bangladesh citizens — FAQ

Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Germany?

Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa to enter Germany. Apply at a Germany embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

What documents do Bangladeshi citizens need for Germany?

A valid passport plus the Germany document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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