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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Greece. 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 or Greek Embassy New Delhi.
Visa types: Schengen C visa: Tourist, Business, Family/Friends Visit, Transit, Cultural/Sports, Medical. National D visa: Student, Worker, Family Reunification, Long-term Residence, Investor (Golden Visa), Researcher, Self-employment, Digital Nomad.
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); Online application; Appointment at VFS Global Dhaka; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation; Bank statement (EUR 50/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 or Greek Embassy New Delhi.
Greece Schengen C Business Visa. Apply if Greece is main destination or first Schengen entry point. Important business sectors: shipping (Piraeus), tourism, agribusiness.
Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Bangladeshi passport holders changing planes airside at a Greece airport en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into Greece or the Schengen Area.
Greece National D Student Visa for studies at accredited Greek institutions. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki main universities. Niche destination — limited BD student volume, mostly for Aegean/Mediterranean studies, theology, or specific scholarships.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections: (1) Greece can be lenient compared to Northern Europe but still scrutinizes BD applications; (2) Insufficient EUR 50/day funds; (3) Weak ties to BD; (4) Hotel booking issues; (5) For Golden Visa: investment proof issues.
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