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

Yes. Holders of a Bangladeshi passport have no Schengen exemption and must apply for a short-stay (Type C) visa before any tourist trip to Greece. The visa covers stays of no more than 90 days per 180-day period. Greece must be your main destination or your first point of entry into the Schengen area.

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

Bring a passport valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure and with at least two blank pages, the signed form, two recent photos, travel insurance covering a minimum of €30,000 in medical and repatriation costs, proof of accommodation, a return ticket and proof of funds (bank statements, employment letter). The visa fee is €90 for an adult. Confirm the exact amount and payment methods with the official source before applying.

Applications are lodged with the Greek embassy or its authorised visa partner (for example VFS Global) responsible for Bangladesh, usually in Dhaka. Book an appointment, complete the Schengen application form and attend in person to submit your file and give biometric data (fingerprints and photo).

• Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If Greece 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 Greece 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; file your application at least three weeks before departure and up to six months ahead. Depending on your stopovers, a yellow-fever vaccination certificate may be required on entry to the Schengen area, so keep your international vaccination card up to date. A complete and consistent file, backed by strong ties to Bangladesh (employment, family, property), makes the review easier.

Do not lodge the application with another Schengen country when Greece is your main destination, as a refusal is likely. Avoid insurance below €30,000, weak proof of return or unexplained funds. Do not book your appointment too late, as slots in Dhaka fill up quickly. Always check the current requirements on the official source before finalising your file.