Do I need a visa?

Generally speaking, all foreigners require a visa for stays in Germany. A visa is not required for visits of up to 90 days in a 180-day period for nationals of those countries for which the European Community has abolished the visa requirement.

Bangladeshi citizens require a visa.

A list of all countries whose citizens require a visa to enter Germany can be found here.

Which type of visa do I need?

The type of visa you need and the required procedures depends on how long you plan to stay. There are two types of visas issued by the German embassy in Bangladesh.
Are you planning a short visit to Germany, for a business trip, visit or holiday?

That would be a Schengen visa for a stay of up to 90 days, also referred to as “short-term visa” or “C visa”.
Or would you like to stay longer than 90 days, e.g. to work in Germany, reunite with a spouse or attend university?
In that case, you would apply for a German National visa, also referred to a “long-term visa” or “D visa”.
If you are unsure for which type of visa you should apply or which category of National visa applies to you, our Visa Navigator can assist you.

Data protection

Find out about data protection in the visa application process here.

Declaration of Consent

All Visa Applicants (both short- and long-term) should fill up the “Declaration of Consent”, sign it and submit it with the visa application.

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