Check-list for TOURISM visa ITALY
1. Schengen (“C”-Type) visa application form, original
Form must be duly filled in English or Italian, and signed by the applicant (if the applicant is a minor,
the form must be signed by both parents or its legal guardian)

2. Two recent and identical photos.
Photos must be ICAO format (4.0 x 3.5 cm, color photo with white background, taken within the last 6
months).

3. Valid Passport, original + 1 copy of pages 2 and 3 only (i.e the pages containing only the
passport data and personal data).
Passport must be valid for at least 3 months after planned departure date from Schengen area. The
passport must have at least two blank and unmarked visa pages.

4. If visiting family or friends residing in Italy
Invitation letter in the format that can be downloaded in the respective section of VFS Web page ,
proof of family/ties with the inviting person, copy of ID of inviting person and copy of residence
permit if foreigner.

5. If working: Employment letter , in original
Letter from the employer in English on official company paper with stamp, signature and date,
introducing the business person and clearly mentioning: the address, telephone and fax numbers of the
employing company; the name and position in the employing company of the countersigning officer;
the name of the applicant, position, salary and years of service; approval for leave; confirmation of
position after return. Official ID card, Visiting card.

In case the applicant is self-employed:
Trade license issued by City Corporation and Incorporation Certificate issued by Office of Registrar
of Joint Stock Company
Income tax return
TIN Certificate
Company bank statement for the last 6 months
Bank Solvency
Visiting card

In case the applicant is a student:
Proof of enrolment in an educational establishment in Bangladesh
Certificate of leave absence if travelling during the school year. The certificate should mention full
address, telephone number, the permission of absence, name and function of the person granting
permission
If school trip: letter of the school mentioning the purpose, duration and destination of the trip

6. Proof of financial means of the applicant
Personal bank statement issued by any bank operating in Bangladesh covering the last 6 months complemented by any other proof of financial solvency (credit card statements etc.). If the applicant does not have sufficient own financial means a bank fidejussion (Fidejussione Bancaria) issued by an Italian bank is necessary.

7. Return airline ticket booking with Passenger Registration Number or Reservation Number and
travel itinerary.

8. Hotel Confirmation
or any other documents proving accommodation for the whole period of stay in the Schengen member
States.

9. Travel Insurance
Insurance must be valid for the whole Schengen area. The insurance must cover medical fees, hospitalization and repatriation cost up to 30,000 Euros. The insurance must fully cover the whole
period of stay within the Schengen area.

10. Documents related to civil status of the applicant
For married applicants: marriage certificate (e.g.“Nika Namah” for Muslims or marriage act for
Hindus, both translated in English)
For divorced applicants: divorce certificate (e.g. “Talak Namah” for Muslims in English)
For widowers and widows: death certificate of the spouse in English.

11. In the case of minors applying for a visa
Consent of both parents or custodian if both parents are not travelling together
Photocopy of passport of parents or legal guardian
Proof of financial means of parents or legal guardian (see point 6)
Original birth certificate of the minor issued by the relevant authority
The status of “legal guardian” must be proven by documents issued by the relevant Bangladeshi Courts
for minors.

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

13. Company ITR Certificate: Applicant must submit last 3 years Income Tax Return certificate of the company he/she works for. The license must be legalized by legal authorities.

14. For Non-Bangladeshi applicants:
Further, than all documents listed on the present check-list, Bangladeshi Residence Permit is valid at
least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States.

 

The Embassy reserves itself the right to request any supplementary document not mentioned in the present checklist.

Download Short Term (C-Type -Less than 90 days) visa application form.

Visa Fees

In addition to the Visa Fees, the applicant requires to pay the VFS Global Service Charge (inclusive of all taxes), as listed below.

FEES Bangladesh Taka (BDT)
Visa Fee 8000
VFS Global Service Charge 3800
Bank Draft Charge 270

Note: Visa fees and VFS Global Service Charge are not applicable to children up to the age of 6 years for only short stay visa (C type visa). Visa fee applicable for child between 6 to 12 years is 4000/-(40 Euro) Taka only for short stay visa (C-type visa). Please note that, VFS Global Service fee is waived when visa fee is waived by the embassy.

Biometric Exemption- Children between 0 to 12 years old are exempted from giving fingerprints.

Logistic fee includes free SMS, e-mail notification, photocopy, photobooth, translation, form filling assistance and courier (V2V) services

Exchange Rate is as per the current rate of exchange determined by the Embassy of Italy.

Exchange rate – 1 Euro = 100 BDT (Can be changed as per VFS policy)

VFS Global service fee is 15% VAT inclusive

 

Visa advisory service fees for XTNT – 5000 BDT per person.

 

Embassy of Italy, Dhaka
Plot 2/3, Road 74/79
Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212,
Bangladesh.
Phone: +88 02 882 2781/2/3
Fax: +88 02 882 3337
Email: [email protected]

Visa and Legalization Application Centre

Borak Mehnur, 7th Floor (7 for lift) 51/B, Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka-121
Email: [email protected]


Helpline: +88 09 606 777 666
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vfsglobal-it-bd.com
Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday.
Application Submission (9 AM to 12 PM),
Legalization Submission (2:00 PM to 3 PM),
Legalization Delivery (3:00 PM to 4:00 PM),
Passport Delivery (12PM to 1:00 PM).
Helpline: Sunday to Thursday (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM).