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Information sheet: SCHENGEN VISA cultural purpose / sportive purpose
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.
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. | Declaration of Consent | ☐ |
| 3. | Passport • Validity minimum three months from the date of expiry of the requested visa. • At least two free “visa pages” • Previous passport(s) if applicable • Valid Bangladesh residence permit for non-Bangladeshi applicants (valid at least three months from the date of expiry of the requested visa / intended end of journey) | ☐ |
| 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. | Overseas medical insurance • Valid for the entire duration of the requested visa and for all Schengen countries • Minimum coverage 30,000,- Euro and repatriation. (Medical insurances of credit cards are not accepted) | ☐ |
| 6. | Flight and hotel reservation • Valid (existing) hotel booking / reservation full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking reference) • Flight reservation or travel itinerary | ☐ |
| 7. | Personal covering letter explaining the purpose of your visit and who will bear the travel cost | ☐ |
| 8. | Letter from local Bangladesh Cultural /Sports Association including name, postal address and telephone number, stating artists/ athletes / member of cultural association name, role or position within the association, as well as starting date of employment / commitment and salary / remuneration of applicant including written confirmation that applicant will not work in Germany | ☐ |
| 9. | Documents reflecting the nature stay a) Artist / Member of Cultural Association in Bangladesh travels to a cultural event organized in cooperation with a German Cultural Association: • Letter of Local Bangladesh Cultural Association stating timeframe and schedule of cultural camp / event with details of organizer / host with full address in Germany, as well as purpose of cultural camp / event and information who covers costs (accommodation, travel expenses) and • Letter of Local German Cultural Association with full address, stating partner of cooperation, timeframe and schedule of camp / event b) Athletes / Member of Sports Association in Bangladesh travels to a sport camp/event organized by the (local) Bangladesh Cultural Association: • Letter of Local Bangladesh Cultural Association stating timeframe and schedule of camp / event with details of organizer / host with full address in Germany, as well as purpose of camp/event and information who covers costs (accommodation, travel expenses) and Letter of Support / No Objection by the BGD Ministry of Culture confirming the camp, timeframe and stating the Local BGD Cultural Association and German Cultural Association | ☐ |
| 10. | Original personal bank statements of at least the last 6 months before application and proof of other financial means and assets (e.g. DPS, FDR, holding tax payment receipt etc.) | ☐ |
| 11. | Additional documents for minors below the age of 18 (if applicable) – proving legal parenthood: • Copy and German or English translation of either birth certificate / proof of adoption / custody decree, if parents are divorced or death certificate of parent “Letter of consent” from legal guardian, including passport copies of legal guardian | ☐ |
| 12. | Documents related to civil status: Documents need to be translated into either German or English. | ☐ |
| 13. | Additional photocopies: • Passport copy of pages containing personal data • Copy of valid Bangladesh residence permit / visa (applicable only to non-Bangladeshi applicants) • Copies of previous Schengen, US, Canada or UK visa, if applicable | ☐ |
- 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.
Only complete applications will be accepted; non-submission of necessary documentation may lead to refusal of visa application.
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 entertained.
During the whole processing time the passport has to remain with the German Embassy. Passports can only be withdrawn if a written request by the applicant himself/herself is presented to the Embassy.
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.
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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