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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Czech Republic. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen member. Standard Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~BDT 10,800). Apply via VFS Global Dhaka. Holders of valid Schengen visa already used in issuing country may enter visa-free up to 90 days.
Visa types: Schengen C visa: Tourist, Business, Family/Friends Visit, Transit, Cultural/Sports, Medical. National D visa: Student, Worker, Employee Card, Family Reunification, Long-term Residence, Researcher, Au Pair, Working Holiday (limited).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C Validity: 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90/180 Schengen rules.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages, less than 10 years old); Online application; Appointment at VFS Global Dhaka; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000+, all Schengen); Flight booking; Hotel reservation; Bank statement (EUR 60/day proof); Employment letter; For Student: admission + accommodation + funding proof.
Visa types (4)
Schengen member. Standard Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~BDT 10,800). Apply via VFS Global Dhaka. Holders of valid Schengen visa already used in issuing country may enter visa-free up to 90 days.
Czech Republic Schengen C Business Visa. Apply if Czechia is main destination or first Schengen entry point.
Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Bangladeshi passport holders changing planes airside at a Czech Republic airport en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into Czech Republic or the Schengen Area.
Czech Republic National D Visa for studies at accredited Czech institutions. Charles University (medicine, dentistry) extremely popular among BD students for English-medium MBBS programs at EU-recognized standards.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections: (1) Insufficient EUR 60/day funds; (2) Weak ties to BD; (3) Travel insurance below EUR 30,000; (4) Czech is known for being moderately strict; (5) For Student: admission letter + accommodation proof issues common.
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