Switzerland Visa Requirements For Bangladeshi Citizen

1) Nationals of Bangladesh who are travelling to Europe for commercial or tourist purposes can obtain a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days within a period of six months (single entry or multiple entries), valid for all above mentioned countries. In cases of multiple entries the days of every stay will be added up. In these cases the maximum stay of 90 days within a period of six months may not be exceeded.

2) A visa application does not give the right to actually obtain a visa.

3) In principle, changing of travel destination after obtaining the visa is not allowed. At the moment of issuance of the visa, information about possible extension can be provided.

4) In Bangladesh, travellers can obtain a common visa at the diplomatic missions listed below. If the main destination (according to travel purposes and duration of stay) is situated in one of the above mentioned countries please apply at the Embassy of that country. If it is not possible to determine in which country the main destination is situated, the Schengen Member State of first entry into the Schengen territory is competent for issuance of the visa.

5) Bangladeshi visa applicants have to present the following documents: One (1) application form (fill out all headings, front and back, using capital letters. Yourapplication shall not be processed in case of error or omission. You have to date and sign the application.)

• 2 recent colour photographs (full face, no dark glasses, no head covering, plain white

background only)

• Valid passport (the validity of the passport has to exceed the end of the proposed trip by at

least three months)

• Clear photocopy of your passport data page (identification page)

• Travel Health Insurance (to cover medical expenses at minimum of 30.000,--Euro)

• All documents have to be accompanied with the original document and one photocopy

All documents listed below have to be presented in the original and as a Photocopy

For business visa: - Original invitation letter from a company in Switzerland - Proof of sufficient foreign funds (bank statements for the past three months) - Certificate of Incorporation of the company in Bangladesh and/or Memorandum and Articles of Association (if applicable) - Evidence of former and current transactions in Bangladesh and/or abroad (e.g. bills of lading, receipts, contracts) - Proof of personal living conditions marriage certificate, birth certificate of children (if applicable) - Covering letter/introduction letter from the company or organization in Bangladesh explaining necessity to travel even if the applicant is the owner of the company
For tourist visa: - Guarantor's form/Formal Obligation signed by the host/ess and duly legalised by the aliens authority in Switzerland or proof of sufficient foreign funds - Proof of personal living conditions: marriage certificate, birth certificate of children (if applicable) - Hotel booking (if applicable) - not mail-printout - Additional, if employed by a company here in Bangladesh: - Leave letter of employer (with physical address and telephone number) stating the duration of leave and the function/profession of the applicant in the company - Pay slips of the last three months - Statement of private bank account of the last three months
For transit visa: - Valid visas for all other countries of destination after leaving the Schengen territory. - Confirmed reservation of flight - For first time travellers: Complete business papers (see above) - For transit traveller is no Travel Health Insurance required
For medical treatment: Visa applicants who wish to go to Europe for medical treatment have to present: - A medical certificate issued by treating medical doctor in Bangladesh - Written confirmation of appointment with a hospital or medical doctor in Switzerland and information regarding the estimated payment and duration of the treatment - Proof of sufficient financial means for payment of medical expenses (proof of advance payment) Minors: - Minors have to present a written authorization of their parents or the guardian under whose custody they are. - If parents or guardian are not present at the embassy copies of their passports have to be submitted. If passports are not available a sworn affidavit has to be presented. Non-Bangladeshi nationals: Visa applicants who are not Bangladeshi nationals have to present the same documents as listed under 5), and additionally: - Bangladeshi residence permit and re-entry visa into Bangladesh valid for at least 3 months after the expiry date of the Schengen visa.