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Information sheet: SCHENGEN VISAShort Stay with EU relatives
This information leaflet has been generated by the German Embassy in Dhaka. It is valid for visa applications in Bangladesh (BGD) if Germany or Estonia is your main destination. This leaflet stipulates the legal requirements and can be downloaded free of charge. Applicants are requested to read it carefully and observe the regulations as stated below – see I. through IV.
These requirements are only valid for visit/tourism purposes for the following applicants:
Applicant EU relative re-joining them in Germany /Estonia for a short-stay
Applicant with EU relative travelling with them to Germany /Estonia
If the visa shall ONLY be used for other purposes (e.g. business purposes). Applicants are required to state this upon application and need to apply for another category of visa.
No visa fee will be charged.
I. Documents to be submitted:
| Sl. No.: | Required Documents: | Submitted: |
| 1. | Completely filled out and signed Schengen visa application form. Please use the VIDEX website to fill out the application online. Please ensure to print and submit all pages of the application form including the barcodes. | ☐ |
| 2. | ☐ | |
| 3. | Passport
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| 4. | One recent biometric passport sized photograph (35x45mm, white background, 70% - 80% face coverage); Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons. (Do not glue or staple the picture to the application form) | ☐ |
| 5. | Short information about the travel itinerary or plan of travel | ☐ |
| 6. | Proof of relationship:
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| 7. | Additional photocopies:
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| 8. | Additional documents for applications of minor applicants (age of below 18):
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| 9. | Additional documents for all relatives except spouses, children under 21
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NOTE: Special rules might apply for some nationals which passports are not recognized by the German authorities. You might be requested to come personally to the Embassy. Visa processing will take more time.
II. Information for the applicant on Terms and Conditions of the visa process:
All photocopies should be in A4 size. Documents other than in English and in German need to be submitted along with the translation in English or German.
The processing time at the Embassy due to necessary and obligatory legal requirements takes up to 15 calendar days. Applicants are requested to apply well in advance, but – due to legal requirements - not more than six months prior to the intended date of journey. Status updates during the regular processing time will not be entertained.
Consequently, the application will be cancelled/withdrawn and the passport returned within 3 working days.
False or falsified documents, including fake bookings, will lead to the refusal of visa and/or further consequences.
The German Embassy Dhaka reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or call applicant for an interview. Only complete applications will be accepted; non-submission of necessary documentation may lead to refusal of visa application.
III. REMARKS to be filled out by VFS staff (please tick, what is relevant):
| Applicant travels | ☐ alone | ☐ with family member/s |
☐ With a group as …………………………….. (Please specify e.g. colleague, escort, sponsor) | ||
IV. SIGNATURES and AGREEMENT
For Visa Applicant:
I have taken note of all the regulations and remarks as mentioned from I. to III. on the checklist. I have been informed that VFS Global does not have any influence on the decision about a visa application! I confirm that the VFS officer has noted all documents submitted by me and that I want the application in its present form to be forwarded to the German Embassy Dhaka. I am aware that original documents not submitted with a copy will be kept by the visa section.
For VFS staff:
I confirm that above checklist has been filled out together with and signed in front of me by the applicant
Dhaka, …………………… | ………………….………………….. |
City and Date | (signature of applicant) |
Dhaka, …………………… | ………………….………………….. |
City and Date | (signature of VFS Staff) |
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