Last updated: January 2026 | Author: Md Bangir Hossian (Bablu) • Senior Visa Consultant (10+ Years, 3,000+ Visas) | ✅ Verified against official VFS & German Embassy sources on January 21, 2026
goFLY Limited — a trusted visa processing agency in Bangladesh — specializes in Germany Tourist/Visit (Schengen C) visas. We provide end-to-end file preparation and VFS submission support for tourism, visiting family/friends, business meetings, and short medical visits.
For Student and Family Long-stay (D) visas, we provide advisory support only — including checklists, translation/legalization guidance, and appointment strategy. These categories require Embassy appointments and have separate processing tracks.
Any Germany work/job visas including Job Seeker, Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte), Ausbildung (vocational training), or employer-sponsored work permits. These require employer authorization and specific eligibility criteria that must be handled through official channels.
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| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Application flow | Schengen form (VIDEX/printable) → VFS appointment (Dhaka) → submit + biometrics → Embassy decision |
| Submission point | VFS Global Germany VAC, Dhaka (pre-booked appointment) |
| Decision authority | German Embassy Dhaka |
| Short-stay (C) | Tourism, family/friends, business, medical, conferences (≤90 days in any 180-day period) |
| Long-stay (D) | Study (student VFS/Embassy), Family (reunification/spouse) — advisory only by goFLY |
| Photo spec | 35×45 mm, white/light background, recent color, no glasses |
| Passport | Valid ≥3 months beyond exit; 2+ blank pages |
| Tracking | VFS tracking; Embassy updates via VFS when decided |
| No "ratio" | No official success/ratio by nationality; outcomes depend on file quality |
For current contacts, opening hours, and appointment rules, always refer to the Embassy's official website and VFS Germany Bangladesh page (details may change).
Use this visa category for holidays, sightseeing, visiting family/friends, business meetings, conferences, or short medical visits. No paid work is permitted on a Schengen C visa.
Keep travel dates, bookings, and bank balance aligned with a realistic plan. Thin banking, last-minute deposits, or mismatched itineraries are common refusal triggers.
Call: 01713-289170, 01713-289175
For today's estimate and payment steps: Call: 01713-289170, 01713-289175 • Email: visa@goflybd.com
| Stage | Typical Timeline |
|---|---|
| After VFS submission | File registered by the Embassy |
| Decision window | Up to 15 calendar days after receipt by Embassy (can extend to 45) |
| Peak seasons | Summer/winter + fairs/expos can add 1–2+ weeks |
Apply 3–6 weeks ahead; earlier in peak seasons or if you have limited travel history.
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Size | 35 mm × 45 mm |
| Background | White/light, shadow-free |
| Face | 70–80% of photo height, centered, neutral expression |
| Headwear | Only for religious reasons; facial features visible |
| Glasses | NOT allowed |
| Recency | Taken within last 6 months; high resolution; no edits |
| Common Issue | Our Solution |
|---|---|
| Insufficient funds/unstable banking | We help present genuine income and stable balances |
| Itinerary conflicts | We align flights, hotels, and daily plan with your budget and purpose |
| Weak invitation/sponsor pack | We provide vetted templates and a relationship checklist |
| Late filing | We secure early VFS slots and prepare a complete, consistent file |
To: Visa Officer, Embassy of Germany, Dhaka (via VFS Global, Dhaka)
Subject: Application for Schengen Short-Stay (Tourism/Visit) — Germany
I, [Your Full Name], passport no: [XXXXXXXX], plan to visit Germany from: [dd/mm/yyyy] to: [dd/mm/yyyy] for [tourism/visiting family-friends]. I will stay at [hotels/host address].
Funding: [Self/Sponsor]; bank statements (last 6 months) attached.
Employment/Status: [Company/Student/Self-employed]; employer NOC: [attached].
Itinerary: Return flight and daily plan attached. I will return to Bangladesh on [date]. Kindly consider my application.
Contact: [Phone], [Email]
Signature & Date: [dd/mm/yyyy]
goFLY provides advisory services only for Student and Family D-visas. We do not process work/job visas.
No official acceptance ratio by nationality. Outcomes depend on admission merit, coherent study plan, credible funds, and complete documentation.
Checklists, translations/legalizations, appointment planning: Call: 01713-289170
We do not process any Germany work/job visas. The information below is for reference only.
For authoritative guidance, consult official portals (e.g., "Make it in Germany"), the Embassy, and state authorities.
| Resource | Link | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| VFS Global Germany | visa.vfsglobal.com/bgd/en/deu | Appointments, tracking, fees |
| German Embassy Dhaka | dhaka.diplo.de | Official visa pages, policy updates |
| Make it in Germany | make-it-in-germany.com | Official migration portal |
| goFLY Germany Visa Page | goflybd.com/germany-visa-from-bangladesh | Our service details |
Complete the Schengen form (VIDEX/printable), book a VFS appointment in Dhaka, prepare documents (including Schengen insurance), submit and provide biometrics at VFS, then track for a decision. The Embassy makes the final decision.
Application form, passport (valid 3+ months beyond exit), 35×45 mm photo (no glasses), return flights, hotel/host invitation, Schengen insurance (EUR 30,000), bank statements (6 months), employment/student proof, and a cover letter explaining purpose and ties to Bangladesh.
Short-stay (Schengen C) typically takes up to 15 calendar days after the Embassy receives your file; can extend to 45 days in peak/complex cases. National D visas (student/family) take weeks to months.
Schengen C visas: Book through VFS Global Germany (Dhaka). National D visas (student/family): Book through the German Embassy Dhaka appointment system; waiting times vary significantly.
A national visa for stays longer than 90 days — study, family reunification, work, or training. The D visa allows you to enter Germany, where you must convert it to a residence permit at the local Ausländerbehörde.
Yes — use VFS tracking with your receipt/reference number for Schengen files. The Embassy communicates decisions through VFS. For D visas, follow the Embassy's specific instructions.
Germany updates the annual living-cost requirement periodically. As of 2024/25, it's approximately EUR 11,904/year in a blocked account (or equivalent sponsorship). Always check the latest official amount before funding your account.
No. goFLY does not process any Germany work/job visas including Job Seeker, Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte), Ausbildung, or employer-sponsored work permits. We only provide advisory for student/family D categories.
No official approval ratio is published by nationality. Visa outcomes depend entirely on file quality — genuine purpose, adequate funds, strong ties to Bangladesh, and complete documentation.
Yes — mandatory for all Schengen visa applications. Must cover emergency medical treatment and repatriation of at least EUR 30,000, valid across all Schengen states for your entire trip duration.
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Visa rules, fees, and processing times can change without notice. Issuance (entries/duration) is at German consular discretion. Always confirm the latest requirements on VFS and the German Embassy Dhaka website.
goFLY Limited specializes in tourist/visit visas and provides advisory only for student/family long-stay categories; we do not process work/job visas.
Last verified: January 21, 2026 | Next review: April 2026
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