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C-Visa: EU or German Spouse, Parent, Child
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 with German spouse/parent (for minors)/child (minor)
- Applicant with EU spouse/parent (for minors)/child travelling together
- Applicant with EU spouse/parent (for minors)/child re-joining the same
If the visa shall ONLY be used for other purposes (e.g. business purposes), German/EU-spouse/parent are required to state this upon application and need to apply for another category of visa.
If the requested visa shall ALSO be used for visit/tourism purposes travelling with or re-joining the German/EU-spouse/ parent/child as per above, a visit/tourism visa has to be applied for.
Please submit all information regarding the German/EU-spouse/parent/child (marriage/birth certificates). No visa fee will be charged.
I. Documents to be submitted (documents other than in English and in German need to be translated into English or German):
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. | Filled out and signed Declaration of Consent | |
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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. | Overseas medical insurance (only for spouse/parent/child of German national):
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6. | Flight reservation (only for spouse/parent/child of German national):
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7. | Proof of Relationship:
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8. | Tourism purpose (only for spouse/parent/child of German national):
Purpose of visit (e.g. visiting family and friends; only for spouse/ parent/child of German national):
Note: If applicant covers own expenses, further documentation is required (e.g. bank statements, etc.) | |
9. | If employed by a company in Bangladesh: (only for spouse/parent/child of German national):
If self-employed:
If student:
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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. | Documents related to civil status:
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12. | Additional photocopies:
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13. | Additional documents for applications of minor applicants(age of below 18):
If anyone other than father and mother/legal guardian submits the application:
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- NOTE: Special rules might apply for some nationals whose passports are not recognized by the German authorities. You might be required to come personally to the Embassy. In this case 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.
- All visa fees must be paid upon submission of the above in cash (BDT) only.
- 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.
City and Date | Signature of the applicant: ………. |
City and Date | Signature of VFS Staff: ………. |