Visa for Germany from Bangladesh: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. A Bangladeshi citizen must obtain a Schengen short-stay Type C visa before travelling to Germany for tourism. The visa permits a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area.

• Government fee90 EUR
• Application centre feeCapped at €45
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Gather a valid passport, a compliant photo, proof of accommodation, evidence of sufficient funds, a return flight reservation, and travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000. The visa fee is generally €90 for an adult; verify the exact amount and any reductions on the official sites auswaertiges-amt.de and dhaka.diplo.de.

You apply in Bangladesh, at the German Embassy in Dhaka or its authorised service provider (for example VFS Global). Germany must be your main destination or your first point of entry into the Schengen Area. Book an appointment, complete the application form, and attend in person to submit your file and give biometric data.

• Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If Germany is where you spend the longest, it handles the file, whatever the entry point.
• With no main destination, the competent state is the one you enter first.
• If Germany has no consulate in Bangladesh, another Schengen state may act on its behalf under a representation arrangement, or the file goes to the post accredited for your country.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Bangladesh, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Bangladesh but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing usually takes 15 to 45 days, but appointment availability in Dhaka can stretch the real timeline, so plan well ahead. A complete file with a clear itinerary and well-documented funds lowers the risk of a request for additional evidence. Keep copies of every document you submit.

A frequent error is choosing the wrong Schengen country: the competent consulate is the one of your main destination, here Germany. Also beware of insurance below €30,000 and weak proof of funds, classic reasons for refusal. Avoid paying for non-refundable tickets until the visa is issued.