Travelers aspire to travel to various destinations for different reasons. Each destination has something unique that attracts travel-enthusiasts to venture there. From sparkling beaches to mesmerizing architecture – the list goes on. What if you could travel to multiple destinations with just a single visa and experience it all?
It may sound too good to be true but it really is in fact, possible. You can enrich your entire Europe tour plan by availing a Schengen visa. With a Schengen visa, you can visit 27 European countries. What's more interesting is that in addition to these 27 countries, you can visit 13 other countries. Meaning, you can visit a total of 40 countries with the Schengen visa. In this blog, we’ll discuss all the different countries that you can visit with a Schengen Visa.
What documents do you need to apply for a Schengen visa?
Just like any other visa, there are some documents that are required to apply for a Schengen visa. Most of these will match any other visa document. Let's take a look at what documents you’ll need to get a Schengen visa:
- Visa application form – the form must be signed by the applicant.
- Two recent photos – the photos must not be more than three months old in any case.
- A valid passport. Note that it should be valid for at least three more months after departure. If you have an old passport, that should also be submitted.
- Round trip reservation or your complete travel plan (itinerary). Date of travel and flight number must be clearly written here.
- Travel insurance policy, with minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros.
Proof of Accommodation, i.e. a document showing where you will stay during your stay in the Schengen countries. It could be –
- Hotel/Hostel Booking or
- Rental or tenancy agreement or
- Invitation letter
- Proof of financial solvency, eg 6 months bank statement or sponsorship letter. A 6 months bank statement of the sponsor must be attached to the sponsorship letter. You can also show proof of financial solvency in a combination of the two if you wish.
- Proof of payment of visa fee – Visa fee for Schengen visa is €80 (€80 or around Rs.10,000) for adults and €45 (€45 or around Rs.5,200) for children aged 6 to 12 years.
You also have to submit some documents according to your profession, such as:
In case of employees:
- Employment contract
- Last 6 months bank statement of current bank
- Leave permission from the employer
- Income Tax Return (ITR) form
For self-employed occupations, such as traders:
- A copy of business license
- Last 6 months’ bank statement of the company
- Income Tax Return (ITR)
For students:
- Proof of studentship
- No Objection Certificate from School or University
For retirees:
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Last 6 months pension statement
Travel Beyond Schengen with a valid Schengen Visa
A valid Schengen visa allows you to visit countries that are not part of Schengen. Check out the list of those countries along with other information:
Europe
Albania
This country, located in the southeast of Europe, is not a Schengen country. But because it is an applicant of the European Union, there is a possibility of getting membership of this European alliance in the future. So there is an opportunity to travel to Albania with a Schengen tourist visa. And for that you must keep the following factors in mind:
- Your Schengen visa must be valid
- You can stay in Albania for a maximum of 90 days with a Schengen tourist visa
- If you want to travel for more than 90 days, you must obtain a separate Albania visa.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina is not a Schengen country, but because it is an applicant of the European Union, there is a possibility for it to get membership of the European Union in the future. So there is an opportunity to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina with a Schengen tourist visa. For this you will need:
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Valid Schengen Tourist Visa
You can stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina for a maximum of 30 days with a Schengen tourist visa.
Northern Cyprus (Turkish Cyprus)
The island of Cyprus is basically divided into two parts, one is Northern Cyprus and the other is the Republic of Cyprus. The region in the northeastern part of the island of Cyprus is Northern Cyprus, which Turkey declares independent and is not a member of the European Union.
Many people think of Northern Cyprus as the Republic of Cyprus, but the Republic of Cyprus is an independent country and a member of the European Union. If you have a Schengen visa, you can travel to Northern Cyprus with a Bangladeshi passport. You can stay in Northern Cyprus for a maximum of 90 days with a Schengen tourist visa.
Georgia
Citizens of Bangladesh can visit Georgia with a valid Schengen tourist visa. However, you can stay in Georgia for a maximum of 90 days with a Schengen tourist visa. After that, if you want to go to Georgia again, you have to take a break of at least 90 days. That is, a Schengen tourist cannot stay in Georgia for more than 90 consecutive days out of a total of 180 days.
Kosovo
If you have a valid Schengen tourist visa, you can easily visit Kosovo with a Bangladeshi passport. However, if you have a valid Schengen tourist visa, you can visit Kosovo with a Bangladeshi passport and stay there for a maximum of 15 days. In this case, your entry will be completely visa-free, meaning no visa other than the Schengen visa will be required.
Montenegro
Being an applicant for the European Union, with the possibility of obtaining membership of the European Union in the future, you can visit Montenegro with a Schengen tourist visa. With a Schengen tourist visa you can stay in Montenegro for a maximum of 30 days.
North Macedonia
Like Albania and Montenegro, North Macedonia is also an applicant for the European Union, i.e. a candidate for EU membership in the future. So if you have a valid Schengen tourist visa, you can visit North Macedonia with a Bangladeshi passport and stay there for a maximum of 15 days. And in this case your entry will be completely visa-free; That is, no visa is required except for Schengen visa.
Romania
If you have a Schengen tourist visa, you can visit Romania with a Bangladeshi passport. Therefore,these are the things you need to keep in mind:
- You can stay in Romania for a maximum of 90 days with a Schengen tourist visa. After that, if you want to go to Romania again, you have to take a break of at least 90 days. That is, you cannot stay in Romania for more than 90 consecutive days out of a total of 180 days with a Schengen tourist visa.
- You do not need to apply for any national visa within these 90 days.
Serbia
Serbia is another European country that is an applicant for the European Union, meaning that it may receive membership of the European Union in the future but is not yet a member of the Union. The visa policy of Serbia is the same as that of Schengen countries and citizens of all countries including Bangladesh can visit Serbia with a Schengen visa. Things to consider:
- You can stay in Serbia for a maximum of 90 days with a Schengen tourist visa. After that, if you want to go to Serbia again, you have to take a break of at least 90 days. That is, a Schengen tourist visa cannot stay in Serbia for more than 90 consecutive days out of a total of 180 days.
- You must have a valid Schengen tourist visa during your stay in Serbia.
Turkey
Turkey is absolutely perfect for enjoying a wonderful blend of Asia and Europe. You can travel to Turkey with a Bangladeshi passport if you have a Schengen visa. In this case you need to take Turkey E-Visa which is valid for 1 month.
Africa
Sao Tome and Principe
Although the country of Sao Tome and Principe is located in Central Africa, a Bangladeshi passport holder can travel to Sao Tome and Principe with a Schengen tourist visa. But for this you need to ensure a few things such as:
- The Schengen tourist visa must be valid
- You can spend a total of 15 days in Sao Tome and Principe over a six-month period. If you want to stay for more than 15 days, you have to apply for a visa again or apply for a visa extension.
North America
Mexico
You can travel to Mexico with a Bangladeshi passport if you have a valid Schengen tourist visa without needing to apply for a Mexico visa. However, you must submit the Schengen tourist visa with your passport when entering Mexico.
Caribbean Region
Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda has more than 365 beautiful beaches that will take your breath away. You can visit Antigua and Barbuda on a Schengen tourist visa to spend a few days close to nature. For this you’ll need:
- Valid Schengen Tourist Visa
- Even if you have a Schengen tourist visa, you must obtain a 'Visa on Arrival' (VOA) before entering Antigua and Barbuda. That is, you need to get the visa just before entering Antigua and Barbuda, there is no need to get a visa in the passport in advance.
- Visa on Arrival (Visa on Arrival or VOA) is available only for travel purposes; It is not applicable in business or any other case
- You can stay in Antigua and Barbuda for a maximum of 30 days with a Schengen tourist visa.
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