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    Visa Guide · 🇫🇮 Finland

    Finland Airport Transit Visa from Bangladesh

    Airport transit visa for Bangladeshi travellers connecting through Finland without entering Schengen.

    Last Updated: 30 August 2026

    The Finland Airport Transit Visa is a Schengen airport transit visa category for Bangladeshi applicants who need to pass through the international transit area of a Finnish airport while travelling onward to a destination outside the Schengen area.

    This visa applies only when the traveller remains inside the airport’s international transit area and does not enter Finland or any other Schengen country. If the route requires leaving transit, collecting baggage, changing airports, staying outside the airport transit zone, or entering Schengen, a different Schengen visa category may be required. 

    Document Checklist

    1. Passport (Original): Original passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended return/departure date, with at least 2 blank pages. 
    2. Previous Passport(s) & Visa Copies: Copies of previous passport(s), recent passport bio page, and previously issued visas/stamps to support travel history, where available. 
    3. Photograph (ICAO Format): Provide 2-4 recent colour passport photographs with a plain white background, 60%-70% face coverage, no eyeglasses, no head/ear coverings unless worn for religious reasons, and no borders. Photos must be ICAO-compliant. 
    4. Schengen Visa Application Form (Offline): Printed Schengen visa application form completed for each applicant; signed and dated. For minors, the form must be signed by parent/legal guardian. The purpose of journey should be selected as airport transit where applicable. 
    5. Cover Letter: Applicant’s signed letter addressed to the Visa Officer/Visa Office explaining the airport transit purpose, full travel route, Finnish airport connection, final destination, and key supporting documents. 
    6. Flight Reservation / Transit Itinerary: Confirmed or provisional flight itinerary showing the complete travel route, Finnish transit airport, connection time, onward flight details, and final destination. The itinerary should show that the applicant will remain within airport transit where applicable. 
    7. Final Destination Visa / Entry Permission: Copy of the valid visa, residence permit, entry clearance, or other permission required for the final destination country, where applicable. 
    8. Proof of Onward Travel: Supporting evidence showing onward movement from Finland to the final non-Schengen destination, such as onward ticket/reservation, booking reference, airline confirmation, or travel agency itinerary. 
    9. Proof of Occupation: Documents confirming your current professional status and ties to your home country, such as employment certificates, leave approval, pay slips, salary statements, or business-related documents (e.g., Trade License, Incorporation Certificate, MOA, Form XII, IRC/ERC). These should be recent, consistent with your application, and clearly demonstrate your ongoing occupation and intent to return after your visit. 
    10. Personal Bank Statements & Solvency Certificate: Original bank statements (personal and/or salary account) for the last 6 months, issued by the bank and showing the bank name and contact details. Statements must be stamped and signed by an authorized bank officer (e-statements not accepted), and accompanied by a bank solvency/financial standing certificate where required. 
    11. Personal TIN & ITR: Copy of the personal TIN certificate and Income Tax Return (ITR) for the last 3 tax years, along with the acknowledgement receipts. 
    12. Minor Applicant Documents: For minors, provide birth certificate, parental consent, parent/legal guardian identification, proof of economic means of parents/legal guardian, and custody or guardianship documents where applicable. 

    Process Roadmap

    Step 1

    Confirm Airport Transit Need

    Check whether the traveller will only pass through the international transit area of a Finnish airport. Bangladeshi nationals generally require an airport transit visa unless an official exemption applies.

    Step 2

    Complete the Application Form

    Prepare the Schengen visa application form carefully, keeping the details consistent with the passport, flight route, connection time, final destination visa, and supporting documents.

    Step 3

    Organize Transit Evidence

    Collect the onward flight reservation, final destination visa or entry permission, airline confirmation, and route explanation needed to show a clear airport transit purpose.

    Step 4

    Prepare Applicant Documents

    Arrange the passport, photos, cover letter, occupation proof, financial documents, minor documents where applicable, and any exemption evidence. Translate documents where required.

    Step 5

    Book Appointment at Visa Application Centre

    Book a submission appointment at the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Dhaka, which receives Finland short-stay visa applications. Keep the confirmation and arrange all papers in A4 format.

    Step 6

    Submit Application & Provide Biometrics

    Attend the appointment in person to submit the application file and passport, provide biometric information, and complete the applicable visa, VFS, and selected service payments.

    Step 7

    Track Application & Check Passport

    Track the application through VFS using the reference number. After a decision, collect the passport or receive it by courier if selected, and check the visa details before travel.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    Incorrect visa category for the travel route

    How UnivEase helps

    We review the flight path, Finnish airport connection, onward destination, and baggage or airport-change requirements to identify whether airport transit or another Schengen visa type is more suitable.

    Unclear proof of onward journey

    How UnivEase helps

    We help organize flight reservations, booking references, airline confirmations, and route details so the transit arrangement is easy to understand.

    Missing final destination visa or entry permission

    How UnivEase helps

    We check whether the final destination requires a visa, residence permit, or entry approval, and help place that evidence properly in the file.

    Transit plan that requires Schengen entry

    How UnivEase helps

    We review whether the traveller needs to collect baggage, leave the transit area, change airports, or stay outside airport transit, as this may require a different visa category.

    VFS & Embassy

    Embassy

    Embassy of Sweden, Dhaka
    Address: Bay’s Edgewater, 6th Floor, Gulshan-2, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.
    Telephone: +88 02 5566 8500
    Fax: 02222299032 (local) / +8802222299032 (international)
    Email: ambassaden.dhaka@gov.se / migration.dhaka@gov.se
    Website: Click Here
    Office Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm.

    Visa Application Centre

    Sweden Visa Application Centre, Dhaka
    Address: Borak Mehnur, 51/B, Lavel 7, Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh.
    Phone: (+88) 09606 777 333 / (+88) 09666 911 382
    Email: Info.SwedenBD@vfshelpline.com
    Website: Click Here
    Submission hours: Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 1.00 pm.
    Passport Collection hours: Sunday to Thursday, 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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