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    Finland Official Visa from Bangladesh

    Schengen short-stay visa for official delegations and government-authorized travel to Finland.

    Last Updated: 30 August 2026

    The Finland Official Visa is a Schengen short-stay visa category for Bangladeshi applicants travelling to Finland for an official delegation, government assignment, diplomatic or institutional meeting, formal mission, or authority-supported visit. It generally allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

    This category should be used when the visit is clearly official in nature and supported by documents such as a Note Verbale, Government Order, official invitation, or delegation confirmation. In Bangladesh, Finland short-stay visa applications are submitted through the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Dhaka, as Sweden represents Finland for Schengen visa matters. 

    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 reflect the official nature of the visit where applicable. 
    5. Cover Letter: Applicant’s signed letter addressed to the Visa Officer/Visa Office explaining the official visit, intended travel dates, delegation role, funding or cost responsibility, and key supporting documents. 
    6. Note Verbale: Official note issued by the competent authority or relevant government office on official letterhead, confirming the applicant’s service status, purpose of travel, intended travel dates/duration, official role, and return to duty after the visit. It should be signed and stamped where applicable. 
    7. Government Order (GO): Official Government Order issued by the competent authority, stating the applicant’s name, designation, destination, purpose of visit, travel dates/duration, and approval for international travel, where applicable. 
    8. Official Invitation / Programme Evidence: Invitation, meeting confirmation, programme schedule, event registration, conference letter, or institutional communication from the host authority or organization in Finland showing the purpose, dates, venue, and host contact details. 
    9. Flight Reservation / Travel Itinerary: Provisional or confirmed travel itinerary showing travel dates, route, reservation number, and arrival/departure details. If the trip includes transit or onward travel, provide the relevant visa or entry permission where applicable. 
    10. Accommodation / Official Arrangement: Hotel booking, official accommodation confirmation, host arrangement, or authority letter confirming where the applicant will stay during the official visit. 
    11. Proof of Financial Means: Documents showing how the visit will be funded, such as personal financial records, official sponsorship, government/department support letter, or confirmation from the host authority where costs are covered by the inviting side. 
    12. 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. 
    13. 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. 
    14. Civil Status Documents: Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, death certificate, birth certificate, or family-related documents where applicable, especially when travelling with spouse or children. 
    15. Travel Health Insurance: Travel medical insurance covering the full duration of stay, valid across the Schengen area, with minimum medical coverage of EUR 30,000. Diplomatic passport holders may be exempt from the insurance requirement under official rules. 

    Process Roadmap

    Step 1

    Confirm Official Purpose

    Confirm that the trip is linked to an official delegation, government duty, diplomatic or institutional meeting, or formal mission to Finland. For stays up to 90 days, the Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) is generally used.

    Step 2

    Complete the Application Form

    Prepare the Schengen visa application form carefully, keeping the details consistent with the passport, Note Verbale, Government Order, official invitation, and travel plan.

    Step 3

    Arrange Official Authorization Documents

    Arrange the Note Verbale, Government Order, official invitation, delegation confirmation, meeting schedule, or programme evidence that explains the purpose and duration of the visit.

    Step 4

    Prepare Travel and Support Evidence

    Organize the passport, photos, purpose statement, itinerary, accommodation proof, financial or cost-support documents, civil records, and insurance where required. Translate documents where needed.

    Step 5

    Coordinate Submission at Visa Application Centre

    Finland short-stay applications from Bangladesh are submitted through the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Dhaka. Holders of diplomatic or official passports with a proper Note Verbale may be exempt from appointment scheduling.

    Step 6

    Submit Application & Provide Biometrics

    Attend the submission process with the application file and passport, provide biometric information where required, and complete any applicable VFS, optional, or service-related payments.

    Step 7

    Track Application & Verify Visa

    Track the application through VFS where applicable. After a decision, collect the passport or receive it by courier if selected, and check all visa details carefully before travel.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    Unclear official purpose or weak delegation evidence

    How UnivEase helps

    We review the Note Verbale, Government Order, invitation, and programme details so the authority-backed purpose of travel is presented clearly.

    Missing authorization or inconsistent official documents

    How UnivEase helps

    We help identify gaps in delegation letters, government approvals, host confirmations, and cost-support evidence before the file is submitted.

    Mismatch between travel dates, programme, and itinerary

    How UnivEase helps

    We cross-check flight reservations, official schedule, accommodation details, invitation dates, insurance, and cover letter information to reduce inconsistency.

    Wrong visa category or unsupported exemption claim

    How UnivEase helps

    We review the passport type, official purpose, Note Verbale, appointment requirement, fee instruction, and supporting papers so the application follows the correct process.

    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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