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Italy Visa for Bangladeshi Citizens

eTA / e-permit90 days max stay

Bangladeshi passport holders need an approved eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Italy, but not a full visa.

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) will be required for visa-exempt third-country nationals once operational. The Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational on 10 April 2026 across all Schengen countries, after a progressive rollout beginning 12 October 2025. ETIAS is scheduled to start operations in Q4 2026; no precise date confirmed as of June 2026. Applies to all Annex II nationals entering the Schengen area including Italy. A fee will apply; authorization covers multiple short stays within 3 years.

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How Bangladeshi citizens apply for a Italy visa

  • → Apply online for the eTA before you travel; approval is usually quick.
  • 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 Italy, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

familyEU/EEA Citizen Family Member

- Checklist for Tourism visa for EU/EEA family member Please bring a set of photocopy document in A4 size paper to reduce your submission time at the center - Checklist for Family Reunion visa for EU/EEA citizen family member - Invitation format (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/zmr1FM7AJWQE9pLQOHsfQ/52b540b015196a4afc70f6bc673b760b/invitationformat-080415.pdf) - Sample of Family Certificate (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6yw2E5mkDI8cHDBkliRWSk/b11348a5c53e15160c3242b80774fa66/family-certificate-250414.pdf) - Sample of Marriage certificate (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7ABtWLWNCIK3baGBv9psv7/b5373e9366791016dc44531b00ba4563/marriage-certificate-250414.pdf) - Sample of Marriage Affidavit (For Hindu & Buddhist religious) (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/67yuJH5o0Oksg1HvKtntKz/39b38631aba32fef0ead10d71f7c0ddf/marriage-affidavit-250414.pdf) Special Note: Passport must be valid for 6 months from the date submission. Attached checklist will be updated soon INSTRUCTION FOR PREPARING DOCUMENTATION - Name, Father’s name, Date of birth should be same in all documents. NO exception will be acceptable. - Prepare a Family certificate according to the format instructed by the embassy. The certificate should be issued by the name of head of the family. All immediate family members name to be included in the certificate, immediate family includes husband, wife, and children. All relationship to be mentioned clearly. All address in the certificate should be actual and all seals should be clearly visible. - Marriage solemnized date (12 no column of NikahNama) & Marriage registration date (24 no column of NikahNama) should be mentioned in Marriage certificate. Volume no, page no, serial. No. should available in Marriage certificate and - Nikahnama Bangla & English (All original). - In case of 2nd marriage; the applicant has to provide necessary first marriage documentation of previous wedding - Note: - Family certificate should include all alive family members. Current address should be match with supporting documents of each member. Certificate should be issued by the name of head of the applicant. - Marriage certificate should be signed by Kazi with signature. Issue and signing by Kazi should be same. - All Bangladeshi Certificate have to be attested by Ministry of foreign affairs. - All pages of all the passports of husband/wife must be submitted (Photocopy).If any passport lost; lost declaration from Bangladesh High Commission in Italy or GD from Police Station in Italy is required. - Marriage certificate, Nikhanama Bangla & English (Muslim), marriage affidavit (Hindu & Buddhist, original National ID card/passport copy of priest to show) ,marriage certificate  from church (Christian). - All certificates have to be as per embassy guideline.  All Bangladeshi certificates have to be attested from ministry of foreign affairs. - Guideline for Certificates and formats: - Family Certificate: - Certificate should be issued by head of the family name. - In case of head of the family is expired, certificate will be issued by the name of next senior member and late member’s name has to be included in the certificate. - Sequence of family members name would be from senior to junior. - Relationship to be specified as the relationship among certifying person and other family member as if father is the head of the family, certificate will be issued by father’s name and in the relationship row, father will be specified as ‘Father’, accordingly ‘Son’, ‘Daughter’. - One certificate will not contain two family’s information. Such as, if grandchild and grandmother apply together, they will have two different family certificates, issued by individual head of the family. - Address in the certificate should be correct, as if any of the family member holds Italian residence ship but currently stays in Bangladesh, his/her address should be in Italy. - Marriage Certificate & Nikahnama: - Names details should be matched with other documents - The dates of solemnized and registration to be corresponds in the both certificates - Marriage Affidavit :( Hindu Marriage) - Names details should be matched with other documents - Signature on the marriage Affidavit of husband and wife should be as per their passports. - Signature of priest should be corresponds with his Identification document (National Id card/passport). The copy of identification document should be available with applicant to prove. - Both husband’s and wife/s pictures should be attached on the affidavit paper and the authority seal to be on the picture, seal will cover half on the picture and other half on the paper.

businessBusiness

Click here to download the Checklist for Business Visa Please bring a set of photocopy document in A4 size paper to reduce your submission time at the center Click here to download the Sample format of the Business Visa Invitation letter Special Note: Passport must be valid for 6 months from the date submission. Attached checklist will be updated soon.

touristTourism

Click here to download the Checklist for Tourist Visa Please bring a set of photocopy document in A4 size paper to reduce your submission time at the center Click here to download the Sample format of Tourist Visa Invitation letter (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4cdNwNYFJLHPwpeF7vb4Da/faf2a12c0345e8e7851a99299526afad/touristinvitation-140211.pdf) Special Note: Passport must be valid for 6 months from the date submission. Attached checklist will be updated soon.

studentStudy

Checklist for Study (internship, tiricinio) Checklist for Study (University Pre-Enrolment) Checklist for Study (single courses, student exchange and post-graduation) Check-list for STUDY (Vocational Training) Please bring a set of photocopy document in A4 size paper to reduce your submission time at the center Special Note: Passport must be valid for 6 months from the date submission. Attached checklist will be updated soon.

workSkilled worker and Tirocinio

Checklist for Skilled Worker and Tirocinio Please bring a set of photocopy document in A4 size paper to reduce your submission time at the center Special Note: Passport must be valid for 6 months from the date submission. Attached checklist will be updated soon.

workWork

CHECKLIST AND SAMPLE DOCUMENTS FOR Work Visa VISA Please bring a set of photocopies documents in A4 size paper to reduce your submission time at the center - Checklist for Long Term Work - Checklist for Short Term Work - Checklist for Qualified Work VISA L/N - Checklist for Work Visa L/N

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Italy visa for Bangladesh citizens — FAQ

Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Italy?

Bangladeshi passport holders need an approved eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Italy, but not a full visa.

What documents do Bangladeshi citizens need for Italy?

A valid passport plus the Italy 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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