1. Which Country Should You Apply Through?

• If you are visiting only one Schengen country, apply through that country’s embassy or consulate.
• If you are visiting multiple Schengen countries, apply through the country where you will stay the longest.
• If you will spend an equal number of days in each country, apply through the country you will enter first.

2. Required Documents Checklist

Personal Documents

✅ Passport (must be valid for at least 3 months after your planned return date)
✅ Previous passports (if any)
✅ Completed visa application form
✅ Two biometric photographs (35 × 45 mm)
✅ Copy of National ID (NID)

Travel-Related Documents

✅ Cover Letter
✅ Day-wise Travel Itinerary
✅ Flight Reservation (I only checked flights online and submitted screenshots)
✅ Hotel Booking Confirmation
✅ Travel Insurance (minimum coverage of €30,000)
✅ Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
✅ Children’s Birth Registration Certificates (if applicable)
✅ Vehicle Registration Certificate (optional)
✅ Utility Bill in your name, such as an electricity bill (optional)

Financial Documents

✅ Last 6 months’ Bank Statement
✅ Bank Solvency Certificate
✅ Savings Certificates / Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDR), if available
✅ TIN Certificate
✅ Latest Income Tax Return Acknowledgement

For Employees

✅ Employment Certificate
✅ No Objection Certificate (NOC) / Leave Approval Letter
✅ Salary Slips for the last 3–6 months
✅ Employee ID Card (optional)
✅ Visiting Card (optional)

For Business Owners

✅ Trade License
✅ IRC/ERC (if applicable)
✅ Company Bank Statement
✅ Visiting Card

3. What Should Be Included in the Cover Letter?

Your cover letter should clearly mention:

• Purpose of travel (Tourism)
• Travel dates
• Cities and destinations you plan to visit
• Who will bear the travel expenses
• Employment details
• Family ties and commitments in Bangladesh
• Assurance that you will return to Bangladesh within the permitted period

4. How Much Money Should You Show in Your Bank Account?

There is no officially fixed amount required.

However, as a general guideline:

• 10-day trip: BDT 400,000 – 600,000
• 15-day trip: BDT 600,000 – 800,000
• Family trip: A higher amount may be required

Most importantly, the source of funds should be legitimate, reasonable, and verifiable. Avoid making large, sudden deposits shortly before applying.

5. When Should You Apply?

It is generally best to apply 3 to 6 months before your planned travel date.

Important Reminder

Whether you apply on your own or through an agency, make sure to personally read, review, and verify every document before submission.

Disclaimer

This is a basic overview and not a complete guide. Visa requirements and procedures may vary depending on the country and individual circumstances. There may be different opinions and better approaches. I am not an expert, but I have shared what I know based on my understanding and experience.