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    Iceland Airport Transit Visa from Bangladesh

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

    Last Updated: 30 August 2026

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

    This visa is limited to airport transit only. It does not allow the traveller to enter Iceland or any other Schengen country. If the travel route requires leaving the transit area, collecting baggage, changing airports, staying outside airport transit, or entering Schengen before the onward journey, another 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, Icelandic airport connection, final destination, and key supporting documents.
    6. Flight Reservation / Transit Itinerary: Confirmed or provisional flight itinerary showing the complete travel route, Icelandic 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 Iceland 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

    Check Airport Transit Requirement

    Confirm whether the journey involves only passing through the international transit area of an Icelandic airport. Bangladeshi nationals generally require an airport transit visa for Iceland unless an official exemption applies.

    Step 2

    Complete the Application Form

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

    Step 3

    Organize Transit Evidence

    Arrange the onward ticket, final destination visa or entry permission, airline booking details, and any route explanation needed to show that Iceland is only a transit point.

    Step 4

    Prepare Applicant Documents

    Collect the passport, photographs, cover letter, occupation proof, financial documents, minor documents where applicable, and any exemption evidence if relevant. 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 currently receives Iceland short-stay Schengen applications. Keep the confirmation and prepare 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 & Verify Passport

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

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    Transit route actually requires Schengen entry

    How UnivEase helps

    We review the flight route, baggage arrangement, airport connection, and onward journey to identify whether airport transit or another Schengen visa category is more appropriate.

    Final destination permission is missing or unclear

    How UnivEase helps

    We check whether the final country requires a visa, residence permit, entry approval, or other permission, and help organize that evidence properly in the file.

    Onward travel evidence does not prove a clear transit plan

    How UnivEase helps

    We review flight reservations, booking references, connection time, airline details, and route explanation so the purpose of airport transit is easy to understand.

    Incomplete documents or unclear exemption

    How UnivEase helps

    We review exemption evidence where relevant and cross-check the application form, passport, travel history, occupation proof, financial records, and minor documents before submission.

    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, Level 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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