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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for France. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 102.92). Processing: 15 calendar days (EU Visa Code standard; can extend to 30-45/60 days for complex cases). France-Visas' official Bangladesh page advises booking an appointment at least 15 days before departure for a short stay, or 1 month before for a long stay…. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 for adults — reconfirmed CURRENT and UNCHANGED, set uniformly by EU regulation across all 29 Schengen states (unchanged since 11 June 2024, no further 2026 increase found). Fees are payable in BDT cash or card at the daily 'rate of Chancery.' VFS Global service fee applies separately.
Visa types: Schengen C visa: Tourist; Business; Family/Friends Visit; Medical; Cultural/Sports/Conference; Transit. National D visa: Student (VLS-TS); Talent Passport; Worker (TT, Salarié); Family Reunification; Long Stay Visitor; Au Pair.
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); France-Visas online application; Appointment at VFS Global Dhaka; 35x45mm photo; Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservations / Attestation d'accueil (host certificate); Bank statement (3 months, ~EUR 65/day proof); Employment letter / business docs; For Student: Campus France clearance + admission.
Visa types (6)
Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~BDT 10,800) for adults. VFS service fee: ~EUR 25-30. Apply via VFS Global Dhaka.
France Schengen C Business Visa for activities across France and all 29 Schengen states. Apply via France-Visas online portal + VFS Dhaka.
Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Bangladeshi passport holders changing planes airside at a France airport en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into France or the Schengen Area.
France VLS-TS or VLS Étudiant — Long-Stay Student visa. Campus France procedure MANDATORY for BD students (mandatory educational counseling + interview before visa application). VLS-TS = visa-residence permit hybrid; VLS = visa requiring OFII registration on arrival.
France Passeport Talent — multi-stream skilled migration: Skilled Worker (DGEF certified), EU Blue Card (salary EUR 53,837/year 2026), Researcher (Convention d'Accueil), Innovative Project Founder, Performing Artist, etc. 4-year initial validity.
France Family Reunification — spouse, registered partner (PACS), or minor child of French citizen or residence-card holder.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections: (1) France is one of the strictest Schengen for BD nationals; (2) Inadequate Attestation d'accueil (host certificate) verification; (3) Insufficient EUR 65/day funds; (4) Weak ties to BD; (5) Previous Schengen refusal history; (6) For Student: Campus France clearance issues.
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