AbroadGuideBD🇮🇹 Italy
Short-visit entry: Visa sticker in passportStay: 90 daysVisa fee: USD 90Processing: 15–20 days
Verified 2026-08-24Schengen hub — 16,370 embassy searches. Study, work and family-reunion routes via VFS Dhaka.
Pathways & visa routes
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Schengen Uniform Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - tourism
Available
Max stay: up to 90 days Fee: EUR 90 Entry: Not published Work rights: Not published
- Schengen ('C' Type) visa application form, original — must be duly filled in English or Italian and signed; paper original (no notarisation named by the authority)
- One recent photograph in ICAO format (3.5 x 4.0 cm, colour, white background, taken within the last 6 months) — none stated by the authority
- Valid passport (valid at least an additional three months from the date of expiry of the visa's validity, with at least two blank and unmarked visa pages) plus one copy of the bio-data page — none stated by the authority
- If visiting family or friends residing in Italy: invitation letter on the Embassy's downloadable format, proof of family ties with the inviting person, copy of the inviting person's ID and copy of their residence permit if a foreigner — invitation letter must use the Embassy's own template; none stated beyond that
- If working: employment letter in original (English, on official company letterhead with stamp, signature and date, stating the company's address/telephone/fax, the countersigning officer's name and position, the applicant's name/position/salary/years of service, who covers travel costs, approval of leave and confirmation of the position on return) — ORIGINAL required; none stated by the authority
- If self-employed: trade licence issued by the City Corporation; incorporation certificate issued by the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies (RJSC); income tax return/TIN certificate; company bank statement for the last 6 months — none stated by the authority
- If a student: proof of enrolment in an educational establishment in Bangladesh; certificate of leave of absence if travelling during the school year (with full address, telephone, permission of absence and the name/function of the person granting permission); for a school trip, a letter from the school stating purpose, duration and destination — none stated by the authority
- Proof of financial means of the applicant: personal bank statement issued by a bank operating in Bangladesh covering the last 6 months, complemented by any other proof of solvency (credit-card statements etc.) — none stated by the authority
- Return airline ticket booking with Passenger Registration Number or Reservation Number, and travel itinerary — none stated by the authority
- Hotel confirmation or any other documentation proving accommodation for the whole period of stay in the Schengen Member States — none stated by the authority
- Travel insurance valid for the whole Schengen area, covering medical fees, hospitalisation and repatriation costs up to EUR 30,000, and covering the whole period of stay within the Schengen area — none stated by the authority
- Documents relating to civil status (for married applicants, marriage certificate e.g. 'Nikah Nama' for Muslims or the marriage act for Hindus; for divorced applicants, divorce certificate e.g. 'Talaq Nama'; for widows/widowers, the spouse's death certificate), translated into English and apostilled — translation into English AND APOSTILLE - the authority states all certificates must be duly apostilled; only ONE apostille per submitted document is accepted
- For minor applicants: consent of both parents or the custodian (in original and apostilled) if both parents are not travelling together, photocopy of the parents'/guardian's passport, proof of the parents'/guardian's financial means, original birth certificate (original and apostilled), and proof of 'legal guardian' status issued by the relevant Bangladeshi courts (original and apostilled) — APOSTILLE required on the consent, birth certificate and guardianship documents; only ONE apostille per submitted document is accepted
- For non-Bangladeshi applicants: a valid Bangladeshi Residence Permit — none stated by the authority
Checked 2026-09-11
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National Visa (Type D) for study - University pre-enrolment
Available
Fee: Not published Entry: Not published Work rights: Not published
- National ('D'-Type) visa application form (duly filled in English or Italian and signed; signed by both parents or legal guardian for a minor) — paper original; no notarisation named by the authority
- One recent photograph in ICAO format (3.5 x 4.0 cm, colour, white background, taken within the last 6 months) — none stated by the authority
- Valid passport, original + 1 copy (valid at least 3 months beyond the visa's validity; at least two blank and unmarked visa pages; submit one copy of the bio page) — none stated by the authority
- Proof of pre-enrolment to an Italian University or AFAM Institute: confirmation receipt downloaded from the official UNIVERSITALY portal, with explicit statement of enrolment and tuition fees — downloaded from the official UNIVERSITALY portal; none stated beyond that
- Declaration of Value (DoV) already issued by the Embassy of Italy in Dhaka, or the receipt of the DoV application (or from another Italian Consulate where applicable), OR a verifiable CIMEA certificate of comparability and authenticity — issued by the Embassy of Italy in Dhaka (or another Italian Consulate) or a verifiable CIMEA certificate
- Assignment of scholarship (if applicable; does not exempt from submitting the proof of financial means) (optional) — none stated by the authority
- Language certification (if not already verified by the university on Universitaly): reflecting the language of the course, issued within the last two years, level not lower than B2 (CEFR) for Italian and/or other European languages, OR an IELTS score not lower than 6 for English (only IELTS accepted) — certificate must be valid (issued no more than two years before the visa application)
- Proof of financial means of the applicant: personal bank statement issued by a bank operating in Bangladesh covering the last 12 months, complemented by any other proof of financial solvency; economic availability for repatriation, which may also be shown by the return ticket — none stated by the authority
- Proof of financial means of the sponsor (sponsor must be the applicant's parent, or an Italian/foreign national legally residing in Italy, or Italian institutions/established authorities such as universities and local government bodies, or foreign authorities recognised by the Italian Government): sponsor's personal bank statement covering the last 12 months, with the source of funds justified; copy of a valid Italian residence permit if the sponsor resides in Italy — residence permit copy required where the sponsor resides in Italy; none stated otherwise
- Proof of family relationship with the sponsor: birth certificate — must be duly APOSTILLED by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh
- Proof of accommodation - one of: temporary accommodation reservation receipt (for at least 30 days); purchase or rental contract of an apartment; or an accommodation statement (declaration of hospitality) under Articles 2 and 4 of Italian Law 4.1.1968 no. 15, signed by an Italian citizen or a foreign citizen holding a regular residence permit in Italy, accompanied by a copy of the ID of the signer — the accommodation statement must be signed by an Italian citizen or a foreign citizen holding a regular residence permit in Italy, with a copy of the signer's ID attached; no apostille named for the statement itself
- One-way airline ticket booking with Passenger Registration Number or Reservation Number, and travel itinerary — none stated by the authority
- Travel insurance valid for the whole Schengen area and covering the whole period of stay within the Schengen area — none stated by the authority
- Documents relating to civil status (marriage certificate e.g. 'Nikah Nama'/marriage act; divorce certificate e.g. 'Talaq Nama'; spouse's death certificate) translated into English and apostilled — translation into English + APOSTILLE by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh; only ONE apostille per submitted document is accepted
- For minor applicants: consent of both parents or custodian (original and apostilled); photocopy of the parents'/guardian's passport; proof of the parents'/guardian's financial means; original birth certificate issued by the relevant authority (original and apostilled); proof of adequate protection of the minor in Italy until age 18; 'legal guardian' status proven by documents issued by the relevant Bangladeshi courts (original and apostilled) — APOSTILLE required (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh); documents (original and apostilled) for court-issued guardianship; only ONE apostille per submitted document is accepted
- For non-Bangladeshi applicants: a valid Bangladeshi Residence Permit — none stated by the authority
Checked 2026-09-11
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Salaried employment visa (national visa for subordinate work, Type D) under the Decreto Flussi quota, requiring a Nulla Osta from the Sportello Unico per l'Immigrazione (SUI)
Available
Fee: Not published Entry: Not published Work rights: Not published
- National ('D'-Type) visa application form, original (duly filled in English or Italian and signed) — paper original; no notarisation named by the authority
- One recent photograph in ICAO format (3.5 x 4.0 cm, colour, white background, taken within the last 6 months) — none stated by the authority
- Valid passport + one copy of the bio-data page (valid at least an additional three months from the date of expiry of the visa's validity; at least two blank and unmarked visa pages) — none stated by the authority
- Copy of the Nulla Osta issued by the SUI (Sportello Unico per l'Immigrazione) — issued by the SUI; the applicant must verify that name, surname, gender and date of birth are correct on it to avoid delays
- Proof of work experience or qualification: documents and certificates relating to the job sector the applicant is going to work in in Italy — none stated by the authority (the requirements note the Embassy may request supplementary documents)
- Job-offer confirmation by the employer in Italy (Law Decree 145/2024) — requested by the SUI from the employer once the visa application is processed positively; must be provided within 15 days
Checked 2026-09-11
Required documents
Passport (6+ months validity) required
Original passport signed, with at least two blank visa pages.
Passport photo (35×45 mm) required
Recent colour photo, white background — meets the /tools/visa-photo-checker/ spec.
Confirmed return ticket required
Return or onward ticket matching the visa duration.
Accommodation proof required
Hotel booking or host invitation covering the full stay.
Bank statement (last 3 months) required
Minimum balance typically USD 500–1,500 depending on destination.
Invitation letter conditional
Required when staying with family, friends, or attending a business host.
NOC from employer conditional
No-objection certificate with leave approval — salaried travellers.
Yellow fever certificate conditional
For itineraries transiting yellow-fever endemic countries.
Embassy & application centre
Embassy of Italy, Dhaka
- Road 74, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212
- Phone: +880 2 883 5960
- Email/contact: amb.dacca@esteri.it
- Hours: Sun–Thu 9:00–16:00
VFS Global — Italy Visa Application Centre
- Delta Dahlia Tower, Gulshan 2, Dhaka
- Schengen biometric enrolment on site.
Frequently asked questions
How early should I book the Italy visa appointment?
Schengen slots in Dhaka open 4–8 weeks ahead — book as soon as travel dates are fixed.
Is travel insurance mandatory?
Yes — minimum EUR 30,000 medical coverage valid across the Schengen area.
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