A tourist visa is an official document or stamp that authorizes an individual to enter a foreign country for the purpose of leisure and tourism.

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  Passport:

  Applicant needs to submit original Passport. The passport must have six months of validity after the intended date of departure from all the Schengen member states. Applicant’s current passport must have two empty/blank pages. If the applicant has an old passport, he/she have to include that also. Alternation and handwriting are not allowed in the passport.

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  Visa Application Form:

  The Visa Application form must be filled with all the proper information. The form must be filled with block letters and signed by the applicant. An online visa application form must be filled with the applicant signed.

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  Photographs:

  Applicant must submit two passport-sized photographs. The photograph must be taken recently with a white background with 60%-70% face coverage and international standard size 3.5X4.5 and set by ICAO and referred by the Schengen States. The photograph should be printed on matt/semi-matt paper, not more than six months old, and have no border.

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  Cover Letter:

  A personal letter from the applicant covering personal details, the purpose of the visit, and outlining who will be responsible for the full costs of the trip. Travel, the accommodation also need to include. The letter should be addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of Germany, Dhaka. The Visa category must be mentioned in the subject line. The purpose of your visit to Germany is for a temporary visit, business visit, or medical treatment. Remain time in Germany specifically and evidence of founds.

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  Forwarding Letter: A letter from the employer’s office such as a NOC/LOI letter on the organization’s letterhead pad stating the applicant’s name, designation, passport number, applicant purpose, and assigned roles during the visit, duration of the visit, contact details, and other necessary details.

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  Plan of The Tour: Applicants need to submit all of his/her tour plans. How many days he/she will stay, which place he/she will go to and all other’s things.

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  Office ID Card: Copies of the office id card/visiting card need to submit (3 copies).

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  Personal Bank Statements: The applicant must submit his/her personal bank statement for the last six months. He/She also needs to mention the Bank’s name and telephone number with an authorized bank stamp and signature.

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  Personal ITR Certificate: Applicant must submit his/her last 3 years income tax return certificate.

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  Company Bank Statements:

  Bank statements copy of the sponsoring company or party for the last 6 months mentions the Bank’s name and telephone number clearly with an authorized bank stamp and signature (If the company sponsors the trip).

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  Company ITR Certificate:

  Applicant must submit the last 3 years Income Tax Return certificate of the company he/she works for. The license must be legalized by legal authorities (If the company sponsors the trip). 

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  Travel Health Insurance:

  Applicant needs to submit an original copy and photocopy of his/her travel health insurance. Travel Health Insurance covers the full length of an applicant’s intended visit. The insurance must be valid throughout the territory of the visiting state/s. Health insurance must be valid in all Schengen-related countries and amount of 30000 EURO with recognized local insurance companies. Find all recognized local insurance companies for Bangladesh citizens here.

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  Airline Ticket Itinerary: A reserved itinerary for the applicant’s airline ticket as per the schedule of the trip and return from the trip.

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  Hotel Reservation: A reserved itinerary for the applicant’s accommodation. He/She needs to mention the hotel or resort as per the schedule of the trip.