Traveling to Paris with a Bangladeshi Passport: Visa Requirements

Bangladeshi citizens require a Schengen visa to enter France (including Paris) for tourism, business, or family visits up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Application Process

Apply at the French Embassy or VFS Global center in Dhaka. Required documents:

• Valid passport (≥3 months beyond return, 2 blank pages)
• Completed Schengen visa application form
• 2 recent passport photos (Schengen specs)
• Flight reservation (round-trip)
• Travel insurance (€30,000 coverage, valid in Schengen area)
• Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter + host's ID/proof of residence)
• Proof of financial means (bank statements last 3 months, ~€65/day)
• Employment letter / business registration / student ID
• Cover letter explaining itinerary

Processing & Tips

• Time: 10–15 business days (apply 3–4 weeks ahead).
• Fee: €80 (adults), €40 (children 6–12), free (under 6).
• Biometrics: Fingerprints required (valid 59 months).
• Refusal risk: Incomplete docs, insufficient funds, unclear purpose, or weak ties to Bangladesh.

For stays >90 days (work, study, family reunification), a French national long-stay visa (Type D) is required.