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    Iceland Official Visa from Bangladesh

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

    Last Updated: 30 August 2026

    The Iceland Official Visa is a Schengen short-stay visa category for Bangladeshi applicants travelling to Iceland for official delegation, government duty, diplomatic or institutional meeting, formal mission, or an 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 purpose of travel is official and supported by documents such as a Note Verbale, Government Order, official invitation, programme confirmation, or delegation evidence. In Bangladesh, Iceland short-stay visa applications are submitted through the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Dhaka, as Sweden represents Iceland 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.
    4. Photos must be ICAO-compliant. 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 Iceland 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 / Cost Responsibility: 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 connected to an official delegation, government assignment, diplomatic meeting, institutional visit, conference, or formal mission to Iceland. 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 with details that match the passport, Note Verbale, Government Order, official invitation, travel dates, and accommodation or official arrangement.

    Step 3

    Arrange Official Authorization Documents

    Arrange the Note Verbale, GO, delegation letter, host invitation, programme schedule, meeting confirmation, or institutional communication that explains the purpose and duration of the official visit.

    Step 4

    Organize Travel and Support Documents

    Prepare the passport, photos, official purpose statement, itinerary, accommodation or host arrangement, cost-support documents, civil records, and insurance where required. Translate documents where necessary.

    Step 5

    Coordinate Submission Route

    Iceland 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 & 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 Decision & Check Visa Details

    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

    Official purpose is not clearly evidenced

    How UnivEase helps

    We review the Note Verbale, GO, invitation, programme schedule, and delegation documents so the authority-backed purpose is presented clearly.

    Authorization documents do not match each other

    How UnivEase helps

    We cross-check names, passport details, designation, dates, destination, host information, and cost responsibility across the official documents before submission.

    Travel plan conflicts with the official programme

    How UnivEase helps

    We review flights, accommodation, meeting dates, event schedules, invitation details, insurance, and cover letter content to reduce avoidable inconsistency.

    Incorrect fee, appointment, or exemption assumption

    How UnivEase helps

    We check the passport type, Note Verbale, appointment instruction, visa-fee exemption claim, VFS handling, and supporting evidence so the file 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, 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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