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The eligibility criteria, steps, information you'll need to apply, required documents, fees/timing, and glossary source links below are drawn from official government sources, reproduced under the licence(s) above. Vibistic's own commentary — the scope note, freshness notes, and "what changed" entries — is separate and not government content.

Schengen Visa (Short Stay)

This is the checklist for the scenario you selected, not a personalized assessment — general information, not immigration advice.

Vibistic last checked the official guidance behind this checklist on 2026-08-02.

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Preparing for: Me

Each traveler's checked steps and document readiness are tracked separately here to help you prepare. Depending on official guidance, each traveler may need a separate application, fee, appointment, or evidence — check the relevant official guidance for each person. Tracking preparation here does not change how any application is actually handled.

Fee and timing

Official application fee
€90 — Schengen visa fee: €90.00 (adult) — a separate VFS Global service cost also applies

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Earliest you can apply
6 months before you travel
Published decision time
No processing-time figure is published on the pages this app cites — apply no later than 45 days before your trip.

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Documents to prepare

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  1. Required

    1. The signed, printed application form for your visa.

      Form: Digital image · Stage: Application

      Details

      Complete your own application form online — only then will you receive a form with a unique code. Forms without this code may cause issues while processing your application, so don't use someone else's form.

      Application form — original document

    2. Proves your identity and nationality.

      Form: Digital image · Stage: Application

      Details

      Must not be more than 10 years old, have at least 2 blank visa pages, be valid for at least 3 months after your departure from the Schengen area, and be signed.

      Travel document

    3. Valid proof you are legally resident where you submit your visa application.

      Form: Digital image · Stage: Application

      Details

      For example: a passport or other travel document, a residence permit valid for at least 3 months after your departure from the Schengen area, a visa, or a work permit. If you're not a resident of the country where you're applying, you must show why you can't apply in your country of residence instead.

      Proof of legal residence in the country where you live

    4. Shows your ties to the country where you live, depending on your situation.

      Form: Digital image · Stage: Application

      Details

      Employee: a certificate of employment (name, job title, salary, years of employment, employer's address and contact details, leave approval, and the name and job title of the person who signed it). Company owner: the trade licence issued by City Corporation and Incorporation Certificate issued by the Office of the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies (if you have one), your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and your company's bank statements from the last 6 months. Student: proof of enrolment in a study programme in Bangladesh, plus (if travelling during the school year) a certificate of leave of absence stating your full address, phone number, permission of absence, and the name and function of the person giving that permission — or, if it's a study trip, a letter from your educational institution stating the purpose, duration, and destination of your visit. If none of these apply: for example, proof you're a caregiver, own a home or other property, or have children attending school in your country of residence.

      Proof of social or economic ties to the country where you live

    5. Shows your civil (marital) status.

      Form: Digital image · Stage: Application

      Details

      If married, or travelling with your child(ren): your marriage certificate. If divorced: a talak namah. If widowed: a death certificate.

      Proof of civil status

    6. Shows where you will be staying during your visit.

      Form: Digital image · Stage: Application

      Details

      For example, a hotel reservation for the whole trip, or another document proving accommodation.

      Proof of stay in the Netherlands

    7. Shows you have sufficient financial means to cover your stay.

      Form: Digital image · Stage: Application

      Details

      Personal bank statements, credit card statements, or bank balance, from the last 6 months, or other documents showing you have enough money.

      Proof of financial means

    8. A reservation in your name for travel to and from the Schengen area, and a document showing your travel plans.

      Form: Digital image · Stage: Application

      Details

      You don't need a paid travel ticket. If you're visiting more than one Schengen country, you must also bring the entry permits for the next destination(s) of your trip.

      Travel reservation

  2. Conditional

    1. Not required if you hold a diplomatic passport.

      Proof of travel medical insurance in your name.

      Form: Digital image · Stage: Application

      Details

      Must state that the insurance covers all Schengen area countries for your entire stay, and covers at least €30,000 in medical expenses (hospital stay/treatment, emergency care, prescription medication, and repatriation, including in the event of death).

      Travel medical insurance

    2. Only if a child under 18 is included in the application, travelling without 1 or both of their parents or guardians.

      Proves the child's identity and the consent and financial capacity of the parent(s)/guardian(s) not travelling.

      Form: Digital image · Stage: Application

      Details

      A recent extract of the child's birth certificate; a consent form signed by the parent(s)/guardian(s) not travelling with the minor; their own signed valid travel document; proof of their income (personal bank statements, credit card statements, or bank balance from the last 6 months, or other proof); if one of them holds a valid Schengen visa, the biographical data page of their passport and of that visa; a death certificate if a parent/guardian has died; and official proof of guardianship if a guardian has been appointed, or permission from the court if there is a court order in place.

      Documents relating to minors

Your application checklist

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  1. Confirm you need a visa. To apply for a Schengen visa in Bangladesh, go to the VFS Global application centre in Dhaka — you can only submit an application there if you live in Bangladesh.

  2. Gather all the documents on the tourism checklist — your application can be rejected if you don't submit all of them.

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  3. You can apply for your visa up to 6 months ahead of your trip. Apply no later than 45 days before your trip. Book your own appointment online — avoid unnecessary costs by not going through an intermediary.

  4. Submit your documents and passport, provide fingerprints (if you are 12 or older), pay the visa fee plus VFS Global's separate service costs, and indicate whether you want to collect your passport or have it sent to you. You must appear in person, even if you're under 18.

  5. You'll receive an email once your application has been processed — it won't say whether it was approved. If approved, the visa will be affixed to a page in your passport.