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    Iceland Business Visa from Bangladesh

    Schengen short-stay visa for business meetings, events, and professional visits to Iceland.

    Last Updated: 30 August 2026

    The Iceland Business Visa is a Schengen short-stay visa for Bangladeshi applicants travelling to Iceland for business meetings, conferences, trade fairs, company visits, negotiations, or other temporary professional purposes. It generally allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

    You should apply under Iceland only when Iceland is your main destination, the country of your main business activity, or the place where you will spend the longest part of your Schengen trip. In Bangladesh, Iceland short-stay visa applications are submitted through the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Dhaka under Sweden’s representation arrangement. This visa is not for local employment or paid work in Iceland. 

    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. Business/Visiting Card: Copy of the applicant’s business/visiting card showing current designation, company name, and contact details.
    5. 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.
    6. Cover Letter: Applicant’s signed letter addressed to the Visa Officer/Visa Office explaining the business purpose, intended travel dates, invitation details, company background, accommodation plan, funding source, and key supporting documents.
    7. Flight Reservation (Temporary): Provisional flight itinerary/reservation showing travel dates, route, and flight details, consistent with the planned schedule. Payment is not necessarily required at this stage.
    8. Hotel Reservation / Accommodation Booking (Temporary): Booking confirmation covering intended stay dates, showing applicant name, accommodation name/address, check-in/out dates, and booking reference; consistent with itinerary.
    9. Business Invitation Letter (Company/Organization/Conference/Event): Invitation letter issued by the inviting company, organization, event host, or conference organizer in Iceland on official letterhead, addressed to the Visa Office stating purpose of visit, planned activities, travel dates/duration, host address, contact details, and whether support (accommodation/financial) is provided; signed and dated by an authorized signatory with name and designation.
    10. Proof of Business Relationship / Professional Engagement: Documents showing the commercial relationship, professional collaboration, event participation, or business purpose, such as contracts, invoices, payment records, purchase orders, correspondence, meeting agenda, company profile, event registration, or conference/trade fair admission where applicable.
    11. Forwarding Letter from Employer: Employer/company letter confirming the applicant’s position, employment or business affiliation, purpose of travel, intended travel dates, and whether the trip is self-funded or company-sponsored. If the applicant is the proprietor, provide a statement from the company in Bangladesh regarding the business trip.
    12. 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.
    13. Company TIN & ITR: Copy of the employer/company TIN certificate and copies of the company Income Tax Return (ITR) for the last 3 tax years, along with the acknowledgement receipts.
    14. 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.
    15. Business/Company Bank Statements & Solvency Certificate: Original bank statements for the last 6 months for business/company accounts, 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.
    16. 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.
    17. 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. The policy must show insured person, coverage area, dates, and coverage limit.

    Process Roadmap

    Step 1

    Confirm the Iceland Business Purpose

    Confirm whether the visit is for a meeting, conference, trade fair, company visit, or another short-term professional activity in Iceland. For business 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 with consistent details, matching the passport, invitation, employer or company papers, travel dates, accommodation, financial documents, and insurance.

    Step 3

    Arrange Invitation and Business Evidence

    Collect the Icelandic invitation, meeting schedule, conference or event confirmation, company correspondence, registration proof, and documents showing the business relationship or professional purpose of the visit.

    Step 4

    Prepare Applicant and Company Documents

    Organize the passport, photos, cover letter, forwarding letter, occupation proof, financial records, tax papers, company documents, flight reservation, accommodation evidence, and travel insurance. Translate documents where required.

    Step 5

    Book the VFS Submission Appointment

    Book a submission appointment at the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Dhaka, which receives Iceland short-stay visa applications under the representation arrangement. Keep the appointment confirmation and prepare the file in A4 format.

    Step 6

    Submit the File and Provide Biometrics

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

    Step 7

    Track the Application and Check the Visa

    Track the application through VFS using the reference number. After a decision is made, collect the passport or receive it by courier if selected, then review the visa validity, entries, duration of stay, name, and passport number before travel.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    Iceland business purpose not properly justified

    How UnivEase helps

    We review the invitation, event or meeting plan, company background, and applicant role so the file clearly explains why the business visit is necessary and why Iceland is the correct destination.

    Invitation letter lacking business-specific information

    How UnivEase helps

    We check whether the invitation includes the host details, purpose, dates, planned activities, contact person, and cost responsibility in a way that supports the application.

    Weak evidence of business relationship or professional engagement

    How UnivEase helps

    We help organize contracts, invoices, payment records, email correspondence, event registration, company profiles, meeting agenda, or other evidence that supports the stated business purpose.

    Mismatch between invitation, travel plan, and financial documents

    How UnivEase helps

    We cross-check invitation dates, flight reservation, accommodation, leave approval, company papers, bank statements, insurance, and cover letter details to reduce avoidable inconsistency.

    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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