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

3.

• Valid passport with minimum three months validity from the date of expiry of the requested visa and 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.

Proof of accommodation:

• Valid hotel/guesthouse reservation for the entire travel with full address, contact information, booking reference (if the applicant intends to stay with a family member or a friend: proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation from the host). Your accommodation has to be identical with your flight reservation.

7.

Flight reservation or travel itinerary

8.

Personal covering letter explaining the purpose of your visit and who will bear the travel cost

9.

Tour Plan lining out the entire intended itinerary/activities in the Schengen area

10.

If employed by a company in Bangladesh:

Letter from local employer including name, address and telephone number of sponsor/company, with details regarding applicant’s working position, starting date of employment, salary and timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties), purpose of travel.

If self-employed:

• Copy of the valid trade license of your own company/employer’s company in Bangladesh

• Copy of Certificate of Incorporation with Memorandum of article (only the pages with the name of the shareholders of the company), if applicable
• Original Company's bank statements for the past 6 months, mentioning overdraft limit (if any overdraft limit); if travel cost will be borne by your company.

If student:

• No Objection Certificate from school/college/university

11.

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.).

12.

Copy of your last personal tax return certificate with annual tax payment confirmation with paid amount.

13.

Documents related to civil status:

• Copy of Marriage Certificate – if married (also “Nikah Nama” both in Bangla and English, for Muslim marriage)

• Copy of Divorce Certificate (“Talak Nama”) – if divorced
• Copy of Death Certificate – in case you are a widow or widower

• Copy of Birth Certificate of your children – if you have children

14.

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

15.

Additional documents for applications of minor applicants(age of under 18):

• Application form and both declarations have to be signed by father and mother or legal guardian
• Passport copy (biometric and address page) of the applicants father and mother/legal guardian

If anyone other than father/legal guardian submits the application:

• Proof of custody/legal guardianship either by submitting custody order from family court or
• Power of Attorney from father and mother/legal guardian (if father and mother/legal guardian is abroad then it must be authenticated by competent authority in abroad)

City and Date

Signature of the applicant: ……….

City and Date

Signature of VFS Staff: ……….