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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Slovakia. 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. Czech Republic or Austria typically represents Slovakia for Schengen visa processing in Bangladesh.
Visa types: Schengen C visa: Tourist, Business, Family/Friends Visit, Transit, Cultural/Sports, Medical. National D visa: Student, Worker, EU Blue Card, Family Reunification, Long-term Residence, Researcher, Self-employment.
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 (Czech Republic or Austria represents Slovakia); 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation OR Invitation Letter (notarized + verified by Slovakian Police); Bank statement (EUR 56/day proof); Employment letter; For Student: admission + funding proof.
Visa types (3)
Schengen member. Standard Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~BDT 10,800). Apply via VFS Global Dhaka. Czech Republic or Austria typically represents Slovakia for Schengen visa processing in Bangladesh.
Slovakia Schengen C Business Visa. Apply if Slovakia is main destination or first Schengen entry point. Major sectors: automotive (Volkswagen, KIA, PSA plants), electronics, engineering. Bratislava is regional Central European hub.
Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Bangladeshi passport holders changing planes airside at a Slovakia airport en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into Slovakia or the Schengen Area.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections: (1) Czech Republic or Austria represents Slovakia for Schengen in BD; (2) Invitation must be notarized AND Police-verified - common rejection point; (3) Insufficient EUR 56/day funds; (4) Weak ties to BD; (5) Travel insurance below EUR 30,000.
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