France Visa From Bangladesh
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If you intend to get a France visa from Bangladesh, this article has everything you need to know. Previously, the France Embassy in Bangladesh processed French visa applications. But right now, both Schengen and long-term visas are handled by the France Visa Application Center, Bangladesh.
Visiting the French VAC in person is a mandatory step for a French visa application. If you can apply for your visa successfully, you surely will get your France visa sticker attached to your passport. So, let's jump into the details of the France visa application for Bangladeshi.
Different Types of France Visas Available For Bangladeshi Citizens
Bangladeshis are getting short-term, long-term, and transit visas for France with different purposes. Your short-term visa stay cannot exceed 90 days over any period of 180 days. If you want to stay more than 90 days in France, go for the long-term visa application. Here, you will get a general list of French visa types for Bangladeshi.
Short Stay:
Tourism
Tourism/family member of EU/EEA/Swiss national
Tourism /Private visit
Business
Business Trip
Cultural, artistic, scientific, and sports events, including one-off assignments
Employed in the service of a foreign French national
Model
Professional work placement
Recruitment or posting workers
Scientists or researchers
Seamen
Entry visa for the beneficiary of the withdrawal agreement
Ascendant/descendant directly dependent
Ascendant/descendant directly dependent on the spouse
Dependent family member- medical reason
Direct descendant under 21 years old
Household member
Married spouse
Other dependent family member
Partner or unmarried spouse
Familial or private establishment
Pension (accident at work or occupational disease)
Family or private visit
Family visit
Family visit/child or foreign parent of a French national or his spouse
For the purpose of marriage with a French national
For members of a catholic or protestant congregation covered by the “Formulaire Unique” (invitation form)
Private visit / family member of EU/EEA/Swiss national
Private visit/ Spouse of French national
Medical reasons
Medical Care
Official visit
Official diplomatic mission and member of an international organization for ordinary passport
Study
Student/Examination entry
Student work placement
Long Stay:
Visitor
Entitled to a pension (accident at work or occupational disease)
Visitor (adult)
Visitor (minor)
Business
Entrepreneur (craftsman, manufacturer, retailer)
Farm operator
ICT posted employee and professional work placement
ICT Trainee
Job Search/ Business Creation
Liberal or independent profession
Members of a catholic or protestant congregation covered by the “Formulaire Unique” (invitation form)
Recruitment or posting workers
Family or private settlement
Accompanying family of the beneficiary of the talent person (adult)
Accompanying family of ICT posted employee and professional work placement (adult)
Adult child under 21 years of age or dependent on French national
Adult child (up to 19 years of age) of a refugee, beneficiary of subsidiary protection or stateless person
Dependent older relative of French national or of his/her foreign spouse
Family reunion
Father/mother of a refugee beneficiary of subsidiary protection or stateless person
Non-dependent ascendent
Parent of a French minor child
Spouse or partner of a refugee, beneficiary of subsidiary protection or stateless person
Family or private settlement (minor child)
Accompanying family of beneficiary of the talent passport (minor child)
Accompanying family of ICT posted employee and professional work placement (minor child)
Adoption of a minor
Family reunification (Minor child, including minor child of a foreign spouse of a French national)
Minor brother, minor sister of a refugee, beneficiary of subsidiary protection or stateless person
Minor child of beneficiary of the French-Russian agreement
Minor child of French national
Minor child (under 18 years of age) of refugee, beneficiary of subsidiary protection or stateless person
Professional work placement
Professional internships (paid employees)
Return visa
Minor student (primary, secondary or higher), individual stay
Minor student (primary, secondary or higher), stay organised by specialist organisation
Student
Student in intra-European mobility
Student internship
Taking up of official duties
Taking up of official duties / accompanying family
Taking up of official duties / employee and family of employee of diplomat
Taking up of official duties / ordinary passport
Talent cards
Artistic and cultural profession/ Talent
Business creator/ Talent
Company representative/ Talent
Employee onmission/ Talent
Employee recruited in an innovative enterprise/ Talent
Highly qualified employee EU Blue Card/ Talent
Investor/ Talent
Medical and pharmacy profession/Talent
Mobility researcher/Talents
Person with a national or international reputation/ Talent
Qualified employee/ Talent
Scientist - Researcher / Talent
Other
AU Pair
Vateran
Voluntary work
Crew or Staff Working for a Transportation Company
Business Travel or for Another Professional Reason
Holder of a Residence Permit in France
Holder of Diplomatic or Service Passport
Transit Visa
Visa Services Bangladeshi People Can Take for France from VISAThing
For Bangladeshi citizens, getting a France visa can be easier with professional support. Providing biometrics is mandatory, but applicants may seek help from an authorized representative to prepare their documents. Any wrong step in the application process can reduce the chance of approval. To minimize rejection risks, VISAThing assists by preparing professional visa documents. With our expertise, we provide the following services for France visa applications:
Study Visa
MULTIPLE ENTRY |
Processing Time
Approx. 15-20 Working Days
Service Available
+1
Visa Consultancy, Legalization (Study Visa), Premium Consultancy
France
€99
Study Visa
SINGLE ENTRY |
Processing Time
Approx. 15-20 Working Days
Service Available
+1
Legalization (Study Visa), Premium Consultancy, Visa Consultancy
France
€99
Business Visit
SINGLE ENTRY | 30 Days
Processing Time
Approx. 15-20 Working Days
Service Available
Visa Consultancy
France
৳12883
Family Visit
SINGLE ENTRY | 30 Days
Processing Time
Approx. 15-20 Working Days
Service Available
Visa Consultancy
France
৳12883
Tourist
SINGLE ENTRY | 30 Days
Processing Time
Approx. 15-20 Working Days
Service Available
+1
Visa Consultancy, Express Consultation, Document Legalization
France
৳12883
Work / Employment
MULTIPLE ENTRY | 90 Days
Processing Time
Approx. 30-45 Working Days
Service Available
Document Legalization, Visa Consultancy
France
€99
Join Family
MULTIPLE ENTRY | 90 Days
Processing Time
Approx. 30-45 Working Days
Service Available
Visa Consultancy
France
€99
Conference
SINGLE ENTRY | 30 Days
Processing Time
Approx. 15-20 Working Days
Service Available
Visa Consultancy
France
৳12883
How to Apply for France Visa From Bangladesh
Knowing the necessary application steps is a smart move for any applicant, especially when you have to follow an updated process. You must have a clear understanding of the France visa application process before applying.
VISAThing organizes the steps of the France visa application process in the simplest way. Hopefully, it will reduce your extra hassles of roaming around for information.
Step 1: Collect Your Documents
The first step Bangladeshi citizens need to do is to collect all the required documents as per their visa category. Besides, the non-English documents must be translated and notarized.
Step 2: Create an Account on the French Visas Website
Then, you need to create an account on the France visas website. Otherwise, you will not be able to access the French visa services.
Step 3: Complete Your Application Online
On the France visa website, fill out the online application form with the appropriate visa purpose selected. Upload all the necessary documents that the portal asks for, and then submit the application online.
Step 4: Book a France Visa Appointment for Bangladeshi
Then, you need to book an appointment on the France Visa Application Center website. A charge will be required to confirm your appointment. After booking your appointment, you’ll receive an appointment confirmation email along with the letter of appointment. Remember, without an appointment, France's visa application submission is not possible.
Note: Only student and family visa applicants need to book their appointment by contacting the France Embassy, Bangladesh.
Step 5: Visit the France Visa Application Center and Provide Biometric Information
Visit the France VAC, Dhaka, on the appointment day. You have to provide your biometric information at the VAC and submit the required documents along with your visa fees (in cash). It is mandatory to provide biometrics while applying for your France visa. The staff of the VAC will guide you through the process once you arrive there.
Step 6: Collect Your Passport
Once your part of the work is done, wait till your visa application is under review. Collect your passport when your visa decision is out. You can collect your passport from the VAC, or you can use their courier facility for this.
Note: Official and diplomatic passport holders do not need to book an appointment, and they can directly submit their visa application at the France Embassy, Bangladesh.
France Online Visa Application for Bangladeshi by VISAThing
Now, it’s become easier to apply for your France visa application online through VISAThing’s website. This is no bluffing! You can do your France visa application remotely with VISAThing’s online application service.
To get this opportunity, you need to visit the VISAThing website. Then, select your visa category and press the “Apply Now” button. Then, create a VISAThing account, log in to it, and provide the necessary information and documents that our portal asks you. Finally, pay your relevant fees and connect with VISAThing’s expert consultants. You will be informed of the updates you need to know.
Do not hesitate anymore and get your France visa online from Bangladesh.
Getting a France Visa From Bangladesh: Processing Time and Fees
France visa application processing time is different for short-term and long-term. The short-term France visa processing time is approximately 15 to 20 working days. On the other hand, the long-term France visa processing takes 30 to 45 working days. So, it is advised to apply for the visa right on time.
France visa fees depend on the purpose of the Bangladeshi visa applicants. The short stay visa fees are usually 12,883 BDT, and the long stay visas are about 14,171 BDT. But some purpose charges different amounts of fees. So, please check the latest fee amount while applying for your visa. Remember, the visa fees can change with the euro exchange rate of the day.
Timeline For France Visa Decision and Rights To Appeal
If your France visa for Bangladeshi gets refused, you can appeal against French immigration. However, your France visa rejection appeal must be filed within 30 days of your visa decision. Your appeal letter must be justifiable. The appeal letter also needs to be written in France language. Do not forget to sign before submitting it to the administrative judge.
The decision of France's appeal for Bangladesh should come out within 60 days. If the appeal decision time does not come out timely, the decision is meant to be negative. In this case, you need to reapply for your France visa.
France visa extension eligibility
Applicants must know the renewal process in advance if they want their short-term France visa. The extension opportunity is rare and strictly limited for Bangladeshi. There are some limited criteria and professional situations that are accepted as a justification to extend the timeframe. However, applicants can only apply for France visa extension if their visa has not expired.
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Conclusion
Getting a France visa from Bangladesh has become easier with VISAThing. VISAThing’s expert and experienced employees make the application process smoother. You can keep relaxing throughout the process if you have the assistance of VISAThing. So, pack your bags and go on your trip to France.
