For Bangladeshi visa seekers who want to travel to the Netherlands are issued visas in varies categories such as:
✔ Visit visa ✔ Tourist visa ✔ Business visa ✔ Family visa ✔ Others
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Dhaka:
Address: Road 90, House 49,
Gulshan 2, Dhaka
Postal Address: P.O. Box 166 ,Dhaka
Telephone: (+88) 02 984 2715 - 18, (+88) 02 988 1647 - 50
Fax: (+88) 02 882 3326
E-mail: dha@minbuza.nl
Opening hours (Embassy): Sunday - Thursday : 08.00 - 16.00 hrs.
Opening hours (consular department): Wednesday morning: 9.00 - 12.00 hrs
Visa information:
If you want to stay in the Netherlands for up to 90 days, you may require a Schengen visa. As from 1 June 2012, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands no longer issues Schengen visa. Travelers who plan to visit the Netherlands or Belgium for a visit less than three months can apply for a Schengen visa at the Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka through Sweden Visa Application Center.
The Swedish Embassy has an appointment system. In order to get an appointment you are required to visit the following external service provider (not applicable for online applications).
Sweden Visa Application Centre
Delta Life Tower, Plot 37, Road 90,
Gulshan North, Gulshan-2, Dhaka
Helpline No: (+88) 09 606 777 333, (Sunday to Thursday 09:00 to 17:00)
Email: info.swedenbd@vfshelpline.com
Website: www.vfsglobal.se/Bangladesh/Index.html
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If you cannot or do not want to apply online, you can submit your application documents in person at the Swedish Embassy according to the appointment you have received from the external service provider, VFS (not applicable for online applications). Long term visa (more than 3 months, i.e. work, study) can still be applied for at the Netherlands Embassy in Dhaka.
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Netherlands Visa Fee:
7,679/-
Processing Time:
Total approximate processing time is 10 to 15 working days (Time may vary depending on applicant’s profile and embassy actually processing time)
Tourist / Business Visa Requirements:
1. Passport:
Original Passport with validity of minimum six months after the intended date of departure and minimum two blank pages for visa stamp.
a. Copy of previous passports and visas issued.
b. Attach all your old passports (if any).
c. If any visa request was refused, details of original letter issued by the authorities of that country would be preferred.
2. Netherlands Visa Application Form:
Visa application form must be filled and signed by the applicant.
3. Photo Specification:
Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 60-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)
Please Note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
4. Covering-Letter:
Covering Letter from applicant name, designation, Passport Number, purpose and outlining who will be responsible for the full costs of the trip - travel, accommodation, expenses etc. Addressed to - The Visa Officer, Embassy of Netherlands, Dhaka.
5. Invitation Letter:
(If Any)
6. Forwarding-Letter:
a. Forwarding Letter / NOC from the applicant’s company authority on the company’s letter head stating applicant’s name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit.
b. Visa request letter from the educational institute or student card/evidence of school enrollment (if student)
7. Proof of Occupation:
a. Company registration certificate (original notarized English translated and photocopy of the original) if the applicant is a first time traveler or a proprietor.
b. Office ID card copy & Visiting cards.
8. Financials:
a. Company’s or Personal Bank Statement for last six months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number clearly.
b. Salary slip for the last six months. (If Any)
9. Ticket & Hotel Reservation:
Ticket Itinerary & Hotel Booking.