Visa Information

Overview

This category of visa caters to people wishing to visit Sweden or any of the countries represented by the Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka, Dhaka for a maximum of 3 months for business purposes. Please note that if you are going to work for a period less than 3 month you will need both a work permit and a Schengen visa and if that is the case you should contact the Embassy of Sweden for consultation.

Applicants will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

The process and required documents are the same for all the countries that the Embassy of Sweden represents (Belgium, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland and Slovenia).

Visa Fees

Some categories of applicant may be exempted from paying the visa fee, for information regarding this please visit the website of the Embassy or contact the Embassy by e-mail : [email protected].

The visa fee is subject to change without notice.

Please Note:

• There is a service charge of BDT 1035 that is equivalent to 9.00 euro (Inclusive of VAT) levied per application added to the visa/application fee.
• The Visa fee will be paid in cash at the NRB bank booth in the Sweden Visa Application Centre, Dhaka with nominal fee of 230/- Taka inclusive of VAT as payment processing fee.
• The visa application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:

• All Visa Fee charges, VFS service charges and all optional services are to be paid in cash only in Bangladeshi Taka. (Inclusive of VAT)
• Fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

If you apply for a visa to visit Sweden or the represented countries on Business, you need the documents as per below checklist.

	Business Visa (TR) - Checklist
	Political, scientific, cultural, sports or religious events or other reason- Checklist
	Medical Reason-Checklist

To Download a Checklist:

Click on the Checklist link

When the checklist opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.

Select Save Target As from the list

Save the form on your computer.

Medical travel insurance:

Visa applicants are required to have medical travel insurance. It must cover any costs that may be incurred in connection with emergency medical aid, urgent hospital treatment or transport to the country of origin for medical reasons or in the event of death. The insurance has to cover the intended period of stay in the Schengen area according to article 15 and article 24, Schengen visa Code 810/2009.

Applicants for Schengen visa are required to submit an adequate and valid travel insurance to cover any expenses that might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment.

The minimum coverage should be EUR 30,000.00.

The insurance may be purchased in Bangladesh or abroad.

The proof of insurance has to be submitted upon application.

The insurance must cover the entire period of stay and be valid throughout the territory of all the Schengen states: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

All applicants that have been granted multiple entry visas are required to be in possession of a medical travel insurance for every subsequent visit to Schengen territory within the duration of the multiple entry visa.

Exempted from the medical insurance requirement are those who:

• Travel with a diplomatic passport
• Travel with an official passport for official reasons with a Note Verbal
• Apply for an airport transit visa
• Are relatives of an EU citizen exercising their right to free movement, i.e. his/her husband or wife, registered partner, common law spouse, children under 21 years of age, older children who are financially dependent on their parents living in the Schengen area and parents who are financially dependent on their children living in the Schengen area.

Photo Specifications

One [1] photograph of passport style and size [35 x 45 mm] for all applicants, including minors. Your photograph must be:

• colour photo
• recent and of true likeness
• showing full face
• taken without headgear
• head coverings and hats are only acceptable due to religious beliefs, and even then, may not cover any portion of the applicant's face
• taken against a plain, evenly lit and light background.

Processing Time

The processing at the Embassy of Sweden normally takes 15 Calendar days, but may in some cases take up to 45 calendar days.

Download Form

Application form for Schengen Visa

Please note:

• Click on the above Application Form.
• When the Form opens, save it on your computer.
• Fill the Application Form by Computer instead of hand writing
• The Form must be printed back-to-back.

Overview

This category of visa caters for people wishing to visit Sweden or any of the countries represented by the Embassy of Sweden in    Dhaka for tourism for a period of maximum 3 months.

The process and required documents are the same for all the countries that the Embassy of Sweden represents (Belgium, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland and Slovenia).

Visa Fees

Some categories of applicant may be exempted from paying the visa fee, for information regarding this please visit the website of the Embassy or contact the Embassy by e-mail : [email protected].

The visa fee is subject to change without notice.

Please Note:

• There is a service charge of BDT 1035 that is equivalent to 9.00 euro (Inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees
• The Visa fee will be paid in cash at the NRB bank booth in the Sweden Visa Application Centre, Dhaka with nominal fee of 230/- Taka inclusive of VAT as payment processing fee.
• The visa application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:

• All Visa Fee charges, VFS service charges and all optional services are to be paid in cash only in Bangladeshi Taka. (Inclusive of VAT)
• Fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

If you apply for a visa to visit Sweden or the represented countries on Tourism, you need the documents as per below checklist.

Tourist Visa - Checklist

To Download a Checklist:

Click on the Checklist link

When the checklist opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.

Select Save Target As from the list

Save the form on your computer.

Medical travel insurance:

Visa applicants are required to have medical travel insurance. It must cover any costs that may be incurred in connection with emergency medical aid, urgent hospital treatment or transport to the country of origin for medical reasons or in the event of death. The insurance has to cover the intended period of stay in the Schengen area according to article 15 and article 24, Schengen visa Code 810/2009.

Applicants for Schengen visa are required to submit an adequate and valid travel insurance to cover any expenses that might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment.

The minimum coverage should be EUR 30,000.00.

The insurance may be purchased in Bangladesh or abroad.

The proof of insurance has to be submitted upon application.

The insurance must cover the entire period of stay and be valid throughout the territory of all the Schengen states: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

All applicants that have been granted multiple entry visas are required to be in possession of a medical travel insurance for every subsequent visit to Schengen territory within the duration of the multiple entry visa.

Exempted from the medical insurance requirement are those who:

Travel with a diplomatic passport

Travel with an official passport for official reasons with a Note Verbal

Apply for an airport transit visa

Are relatives of an EU citizen exercising their right to free movement, i.e. his/her husband or wife, registered partner, common law spouse, children under 21 years of age, older children who are financially dependent on their parents living in the Schengen area and parents who are financially dependent on their children living in the Schengen area.

Processing Time

Processing normally takes 15 Calendar days, but may in some cases take up to 45 calendar days..

Download Form

Application form for Schengen Visa

Please note:

• Click on the above Application Form.
• When the Form opens, save it on your computer.
• Fill the Application Form by Computer instead of hand writing
• The Form must be printed back-to-back.

Overview

This category of visa caters for people wishing to apply for a visa to visit relatives and friends.

The Swedish Embassy in Dhaka also represents Finland, Iceland, Slovenia, Latvia, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Poland in visa matters. The process and required documents are the same as when applying for a Sweden/ Schengen visa.

Visa Fees

Some categories of applicant may be exempted from paying the visa fee, for information regarding this please visit the website of the Embassy or contact the Embassy by e-mail : [email protected].

The visa fee is subject to change without notice.

Please Note:

• There is a service charge of BDT 1035 that is equivalent to 9.00 euro (Inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees
• The Visa fee will be paid in cash at the NRB bank booth in the Sweden Visa Application Centre, Dhaka with nominal fee of 230/- Taka inclusive of VAT as payment processing fee.
• The visa application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:

• All Visa Fee charges, VFS service charges and all optional services are to be paid in cash only in Bangladeshi Taka. (Inclusive of VAT)
• Fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

If you apply for a visa to visit Sweden or the represented countries on Visiting Family and Friends, you need the documents as per below checklist.

	Visiting Family or Friends Visa - Checklist
	Embassy approved insurance company list

To Download a Checklist:

Click on the Checklist link

When the checklist opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.

Select Save Target As from the list

Save the form on your computer.

Medical travel insurance:

Visa applicants are required to have medical travel insurance. It must cover any costs that may be incurred in connection with emergency medical aid, urgent hospital treatment or transport to the country of origin for medical reasons or in the event of death. The insurance has to cover the intended period of stay in the Schengen area according to article 15 and article 24, Schengen visa Code 810/2009.

Applicants for Schengen visa are required to submit an adequate and valid travel insurance to cover any expenses that might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment.

The minimum coverage should be EUR 30,000.00.

The insurance may be purchased in Bangladesh or abroad.

The proof of insurance has to be submitted upon application.

The insurance must cover the entire period of stay and be valid throughout the territory of all the Schengen states: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

All applicants that have been granted multiple entry visas are required to be in possession of a medical travel insurance for every subsequent visit to Schengen territory within the duration of the multiple entry visa.

Exempted from the medical insurance requirement are those who:

Travel with a diplomatic passport

Travel with an official passport for official reasons with a Note Verbal

Apply for an airport transit visa

Are relatives of an EU citizen exercising their right to free movement, i.e. his/her husband or wife, registered partner, common law spouse, children under 21 years of age, older children who are financially dependent on their parents living in the Schengen area and parents who are financially dependent on their children living in the Schengen area.

Photo Specifications

One [1] photograph of passport style and size [35 x 45 mm] for all applicants, including minors. Your photograph must be:

• colour photo
• recent and of true likeness
• showing full face
• taken without headgear
• head coverings and hats are only acceptable due to religious beliefs, and even then, may not cover any portion of the applicant's face
• taken against a plain, evenly lit and light background.

Processing Time

Processing normally takes 15 Calendar days, but may in some cases take up to a 45 calendar days.

Download Form

	Application form for Schengen Visa
	Referee appendix- invitation

Please note:

• Click on the above Application Form.
• When the Form opens, save it on your computer.
• Fill the Application Form by Computer instead of hand writing
• The Form must be printed back-to-back.

Overview

This category of visa caters to people wishing to visit Sweden or any of the countries represented by the Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka, Dhaka for a maximum of 3 months for official purposes.

According to Schengen regulation (Handbook of Visa Code) article 7.10 it is the applicant who needs to submit the necessary documents to be granted a visa and the Embassy does not need to make further investigation into an application if the documentation is not sufficient. Failure to submit the required documents will lead to a refusal of the application

Applicants will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

The process and required documents are the same for all the countries that the Embassy of Sweden represents (Belgium, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland and Slovenia).

Visa Fees

Visa fees is waived for the applicant who has Official or Diplomatic passport and Note Verbal from MOFA.

Some categories of applicant may be exempted from paying the visa fee, for information regarding this please visit the website of the Embassy or contact the Embassy by e-mail : [email protected].

The visa fee is subject to change without notice.

Please Note:

• There is a service charge of BDT 1035 that is equivalent to 9.00 euro (Inclusive of VAT) levied per application added to the visa/application fee.
• The Visa fee will be paid in cash at the NRB bank booth in the Sweden Visa Application Centre, Dhaka with nominal fee of 230/- Taka inclusive of VAT as payment processing fee.
• The visa application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:

• All Visa Fee charges, VFS service charges and all optional services are to be paid in cash only in Bangladeshi Taka. (Inclusive of VAT)
• Fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

If you apply for a visa to visit Sweden or the represented countries on official purpose, you need the documents as per below checklist

Official visit Checklist

To Download a Checklist:

Click on the Checklist link

When the checklist opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.

Select Save Target As from the list

Save the form on your computer.

Medical travel insurance:

Visa applicants are required to have medical travel insurance. It must cover any costs that may be incurred in connection with emergency medical aid, urgent hospital treatment or transport to the country of origin for medical reasons or in the event of death. The insurance has to cover the intended period of stay in the Schengen area according to article 15 and article 24, Schengen visa Code 810/2009.

Applicants for Schengen visa are required to submit an adequate and valid travel insurance to cover any expenses that might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment.

The minimum coverage should be EUR 30,000.00.

The insurance may be purchased in Bangladesh or abroad.

The proof of insurance has to be submitted upon application.

The insurance must cover the entire period of stay and be valid throughout the territory of all the Schengen states: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

All applicants that have been granted multiple entry visas are required to be in possession of a medical travel insurance for every subsequent visit to Schengen territory within the duration of the multiple entry visa.

Exempted from the medical insurance requirement are those who:

Travel with a diplomatic passport

Travel with an official passport for official reasons with a Note Verbal

Apply for an airport transit visa

Are relatives of an EU citizen exercising their right to free movement, i.e. his/her husband or wife, registered partner, common law spouse, children under 21 years of age, older children who are financially dependent on their parents living in the Schengen area and parents who are financially dependent on their children living in the Schengen area.

Photo Specifications

One [1] photograph of passport style and size [35 x 45 mm] for all applicants, including minors. Your photograph must be:

• colour photo
• recent and of true likeness
• showing full face
• taken without headgear
• head coverings and hats are only acceptable due to religious beliefs, and even then, may not cover any portion of the applicant's face
• taken against a plain, evenly lit and light background.

Processing Time

The processing at the Embassy of Sweden normally takes 15 Calendar days, but may in some cases take up to 45 days.

Download Form

Application form for Schengen Visa

Please note:

• Click on the above Application Form.
• When the Form opens, save it on your computer.
• Fill the Application Form by Computer instead of hand writing
• The Form must be printed back-to-back.

Overview

As a family member of an EU/EEA citizen exercising their right of free movement in accordance with Directive 2004/38/EC you have the right to travel to the EU/EEA area together with your family or join to them in the area either to settle there or to travel there for a shorter visit. For more information please click here

The Swedish Embassy in Dhaka also represents Finland, Iceland, Slovenia, Latvia, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Poland in visa matters. The process and required documents are the same as when applying for a Sweden/ Schengen visa.

Visa Fees

Family members of EU/EEA citizen’s category is exempted from the visa fee.

Please Note:

• There is a service charge of BDT 1035 that is equivalent to 9.00 euro (Inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees
• The Visa fee will be paid in cash at the NRB bank booth in the Sweden Visa Application Centre, Dhaka with nominal fee of 230/- Taka inclusive of VAT as payment processing fee.
• The visa application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:

• All Visa Fee charges, VFS service charges and all optional services are to be paid in cash only in Bangladeshi Taka. (Inclusive of VAT)
• Fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

If you apply for a visa to visit Sweden or the represented countries on Visiting Family and Friends, you need the documents as per below checklist.

Family members of EU/EEA citizens - Checklist

To Download a Checklist:

Click on the Checklist link

When the checklist opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.

Select Save Target As from the list

Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

One [1] photograph of passport style and size [35 x 45 mm] for all applicants, including minors. Your photograph must be:

• colour photo
• recent and of true likeness
• showing full face
• taken without headgear
• head coverings and hats are only acceptable due to religious beliefs, and even then, may not cover any portion of the applicant's face
• taken against a plain, evenly lit and light background.

Processing Time

Processing normally takes 15 Calendar days, but may in some cases take up to 45 calendar days.

Download Form

Application form for Schengen Visa

Please note:

• Click on the above Application Form.
• When the Form opens, save it on your computer.
• Fill the Application Form by Computer instead of hand writing
• The Form must be printed back-to-back.

Overview

An airport transit visa is applicable to some nationalities who are just transiting the Schengen territory and will not leave the transit area of the airport.

The process and required documents are the same for all the countries that the Embassy of Sweden represents (Belgium, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland and Slovenia).

Visa Fees

Some categories of applicant may be exempted from paying the visa fee, for information regarding this please visit the website of the Embassy or contact the Embassy by e-mail : [email protected].

The visa fee is subject to change without notice.

Please Note:

• There is a service charge of BDT 1035 that is equivalent to 9.00 euro (Inclusive of VAT) levied per application added to the visa/application fee.
• The Visa fee will be paid in cash at the NRB bank booth in the Sweden Visa Application Centre, Dhaka with nominal fee of 230/- Taka inclusive of VAT as payment processing fee.
• The visa application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:

• All Visa Fee charges, VFS service charges and all optional services are to be paid in cash only in Bangladeshi Taka. (Inclusive of VAT)
• Fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

If you apply for a visa to visit Sweden or the represented countries on Business, you need the documents as per below checklist.

Airport Transit Visa - Checklist

To Download a Checklist:

Click on the Checklist link

When the checklist opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.

Select Save Target As from the list

Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

One [1] photograph of passport style and size [35 x 45 mm] for all applicants, including minors. Your photograph must be:

• colour photo
• recent and of true likeness
• showing full face
• taken without headgear
• head coverings and hats are only acceptable due to religious beliefs, and even then, may not cover any portion of the applicant's face
• taken against a plain, evenly lit and light background.

Processing Time

The processing at the Embassy of Sweden normally takes 15 Calendar days, but may in some cases take up 45 calendar days.

Download Form

Application form for Schengen Visa

Please note:

• Click on the above Application Form.
• When the Form opens, save it on your computer.
• Fill the Application Form by Computer instead of hand writing
• The Form must be printed back-to-back.

Overview

Applicants for a seaman’s visa must be employed in any capacity on board a vessel, and seeking to enter Sweden or any of the countries represented by the embassy of Sweden solely in pursuit of his/her calling as a seaman, with the intention of departing with the vessel or reshipping on other vessel that is bound for a foreign port or place or one coming to the Sweden or any of the countries represented by the embassy of Sweden to join a vessel in this country.

The process and required documents are the same for all the countries that the Embassy of Sweden represents (Belgium, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland and Slovenia).

Visa Fees

Some categories of applicant may be exempted from paying the visa fee, for information regarding this please visit the website of the Embassy or contact the Embassy by e-mail : [email protected].

The visa fee is subject to change without notice.

Please Note:

• There is a service charge of BDT 1035 that is equivalent to 9.00 euro (Inclusive of VAT) levied per application added to the visa/application fee.
• The Visa fee will be paid in cash at the NRB bank booth in the Sweden Visa Application Centre, Dhaka with nominal fee of 230/- Taka inclusive of VAT as payment processing fee.
• The visa application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:

• All Visa Fee charges, VFS service charges and all optional services are to be paid in cash only in Bangladeshi Taka. (Inclusive of VAT)
• Fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

If you apply for visa to visit Sweden or any of the represented countries for Seamen, you need the documents as per below checklist. For Seafarer, Application can be submitted nine (09) months in advance to the travel start date.

Seamen Transit Visa - Checklist

To Download a Checklist:

Click on the Checklist link

When the checklist opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.

Select Save Target As from the list

Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

One [1] photograph of passport style and size [35 x 45 mm] for all applicants, including minors. Your photograph must be:

• colour photo
• recent and of true likeness
• showing full face
• taken without headgear
• head coverings and hats are only acceptable due to religious beliefs, and even then, may not cover any portion of the applicant's face
• taken against a plain, evenly lit and light background.

Processing Time

The processing at the Embassy of Sweden normally takes 15 Calendar days, but may in some cases take up to 45 calendar days..

Download Form

Application form for Schengen Visa

Please note:

• Click on the above Application Form.
• When the Form opens, save it on your computer.
• Fill the Application Form by Computer instead of hand writing
• The Form must be printed back-to-back.