Iceland Visa from Bangladesh
Plan your Iceland visa from Bangladesh with clear guidance on Schengen visas, residence permits, documents, and submission steps.
Overview
Basic Information about Iceland
Pathways
Visa Types for Iceland
Short-term
Airport Transit Visa
Airport transit visa for Bangladeshi travellers connecting through Iceland without entering Schengen.
Business Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for business meetings, events, and professional visits to Iceland.
Family Members of EU/EEA Citizens Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for eligible family members accompanying or joining an EU/EEA citizen in Iceland.
Official Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for official delegations and government-authorized travel to Iceland.
Seamen Transit Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for crew change, vessel joining, sign-off, or maritime transit through Iceland.
Tourist Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for tourism, sightseeing, holidays, and leisure travel to Iceland.
Visiting Family and Friends Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for visiting family, relatives, friends, and close personal contacts in Iceland.
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What you get
UnivEase service scope
At a glance
Fees & Processing Time
Fees
| Particular | Fees Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland Short-Term Schengen Visa Fee | EUR 90 | EUR 45 (children 6-11) | EUR 0 (under 6) | BDT 12,870 | BDT 6,435 | BDT 0 |
| VFS Service Charge | EUR 11 | BDT 1,573 |
| VFS Payment Processing Fee | BDT 230 | Applies where received under VFS payment rules. |
| Residence Permit for Studies | ISK 70,000 | Payable under Iceland's residence-permit fee schedule. |
| Residence Permit based on Work | ISK 80,000 | Payable under Iceland's residence-permit fee schedule. |
| Residence Permit based on Family Reunification | ISK 110,000 | General family-reunification fee guidance; child and other specific family categories may vary. |
| UnivEase Service Charge (Short-term Visas) | BDT 10,000 + 15% VAT (BDT 11,500) | For tourism, business, family visit, official, transit, and other short-stay visa purposes. |
| UnivEase Service Charge (Residence Permits) | BDT 15,000 + 15% VAT (BDT 17,250) | For study, work, or family-reunification residence permit guidance. |
- •The Schengen visa fee is waived for applicants holding an Official or Diplomatic passport when supported by a proper Note Verbale and where the applicable official exemption rules are met.
- •Residence permit fees are set by the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration and are payable in Icelandic krona (ISK). Any local-currency equivalent may vary based on the exchange rate and payment method at the time of payment.
- •VFS service charges in Bangladesh apply to the short-stay route processed through Sweden’s representation for Iceland. If an approved long-stay case later requires an Iceland entry visa through VFS India, separate India-side VFS charges and payment rules may apply.
Processing Time
| Particular | Standard Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland Short-Term Schengen Visa | Usually 15 calendar days | May extend up to 45 calendar days in some cases |
| Residence Permit for Studies | Usually around 3 to 4 months | If a complete application is received by 1 May for the autumn semester or 1 October for the spring semester, it is processed before semester starts. |
| Residence Permit based on Work | Case-dependent, often several months | Queue varies by permit type, employer-side readiness, and authority workload. |
| Residence Permit based on Family Reunification | Often lengthy; may take around 8-10 months or more | Timeline depends on family category, sponsor status, document completeness, and further review. |
| UnivEase Internal Preparation | Case-dependent | Depends on profile, document readiness, and case complexity. |
Important note: Processing times are approximate, not assured. They may vary according to the case category, the quality and completeness of the documents, appointment availability, the authorities’ workload, and whether further review is needed.
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