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Information sheet: SCHENGEN VISA Seamen / Sailors
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. | ☐ | |
| 3. | Passport
| ☐ |
| 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
| ☐ |
| 6. | Flight reservation
You do not have to book the flight; you only have to reserve it. | ☐ |
| 7. | Employment contract Photocopy of the working contract of the seafarer in order to board the ship | ☐ |
| 8. | Invitation letter from the maritime agency of the member state where the Sailor will join the boat. The invitation needs to be signed and with the seal of the Agency and include the following data:
Itinerary that the seafarer will follow to arrive in the Member State of destination | ☐ |
| 9. | Seamen’s Book | ☐ |
| 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:
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| 12. | Documents related to civil status:
Documents need to be translated into either German or English. | ☐ |
| 13. | Additional photocopies:
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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:
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.
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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