Schengen Country

Basic information

🔹 General Requirements (For All Applicants):

  1. Valid Passport: Original passport with at least 6 months validity from the intended date of travel, containing at least two blank pages. All previous old passports must be submitted.

  2. Schengen Visa Application Form: Fully completed and signed by the applicant in the designated fields (signature must match the passport).

  3. Biometric Photographs: Two (2) recent biometric photos taken within the last 6 months. Size: 35mm x 45mm, sharp focus, face covering 70-80% of the photo, matte finish with a solid white background (no glasses, ears clearly visible).

  4. National ID & Birth Certificate: Clear photocopy of NID card and English-translated, notarized Birth Certificate.

  5. Financial Capability: Original Personal Bank Statement for the last 6 months along with a Bank Solvency Certificate showing healthy transaction history and sufficient funds to cover all European travel expenses.

  6. Tax Records: Updated TIN Certificate and Income Tax Assessment Certificate including Return Submission Receipts for the last 3 years.

  7. Civil Status Documents: Marriage Certificate / Nikahnama (if traveling with spouse) translated and notarized in English.

  8. Visiting Card: Two (2) copies of official or business visiting cards.

🔹 If Business Owner (Self-Employed):

  1. Trade License: Valid up-to-date Trade License (Notarized English translation is mandatory).

  2. Company Stationery: Official Company Letterhead pad for writing the Visa Forwarding Letter/Company Introduction.

  3. Corporate Financials: Company Corporate Bank Statement for the last 6 months along with a Bank Solvency Certificate.

  4. Corporate Registration: Memorandum of Article / Incorporation Certificate (Only for Limited Companies).

🔹 If Employee (Job Holder):

  1. No Objection Certificate (NOC): Original NOC or Leave Sanction Letter from the employer stating designation, monthly salary, duration of employment, and purpose of travel.

  2. Official Identification: Copy of Office ID Card.

  3. Salary Proof: Official Salary Certificate and Bank Statement showing monthly salary deposits for the last 6 months.

CheckList
  • Visa Category: Short-Stay Schengen Visa (Type C – Tourist / Business)

  • Application Hub: Schengen visa applications from Bangladesh are processed through various designated application centers (like VFS Global or TLScontact) depending on your primary European destination country.

🔹 Supporting Document Checklist for Submission:

  • Visa Forwarding / Cover Letter: A personalized Cover Letter detailing your purpose of visit, entry and exit dates, a list of countries you plan to visit within the Schengen zone, and a clear declaration stating you will return to Bangladesh.

  • Detailed Day-to-Day Itinerary: A comprehensive daily travel plan explaining your travel, sightseeing, or business meetings within the Schengen territory.

  • Travel Medical Insurance: A mandatory travel health insurance certificate with a minimum coverage of €30,000 (Euro) valid for the entire Schengen area, covering emergency medical costs and repatriation.

  • Accommodation & Transport Proof: Fully verifiable round-trip flight itinerary bookings and confirmed hotel accommodation reservations for each night spent across all Schengen member states.

  • Invitation Support (If Applicable): An official invitation letter from a host resident or company in the destination country, alongside proof of their legal status (Passport/ID copy).

Fee Details
  • Visa Type: Short-Stay Schengen Visa (Tourist/Business)

  • Service Transparency Policy: Azlan Tours & Travels Ltd maintains a rigid no-hidden-cost policy.

Payment Item Cost Details
Embassy Visa Fee €90 Euro (Equivalent BDT according to current Embassy exchange rate. Children aged 6-12 are €45 Euro, under 6 are free)
VFS Global / TLS Platform Charge BDT 3,500 – 4,500 (Approximate platform/courier fee depending on the specific country’s application center)
Azlan Service & Consultation Charge BDT X,XXX (Includes form fulfillment, document sorting, profile review, travel medical insurance arrangement assistance, and itinerary mapping)

⚠️ Note: All paid embassy visa fees, platform application center fees, and agency processing charges are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable once processed.

Processing Time
  • Profile Preparation Time: 3 to 4 working days (Form filling, insurance layout, and file organizing by Azlan Travel Desk).

  • Embassy Processing Window: It typically takes 15 calendar days from the day the application and biometrics are successfully submitted at the application center. In exceptional cases, processing may take up to 30 or 45 days if additional documentation or background verification is required by the embassy.

  • Submission Window: Applications can be submitted up to 6 months before your intended date of travel. We highly recommend starting your application process at least 6 to 8 weeks in advance to avoid seasonal booking rushes.

Any Questions?

Feel free to call our hotline number or mail us. With our team of Professionals, we simplify the process and assist you every step of the way.