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    Slovenia Airport Transit Visa from Bangladesh

    Airport transit visa for Bangladeshi travellers connecting through Slovenia without entering the Schengen area.

    Last Updated: 30 August 2026

    The Slovenia Airport Transit Visa, formally an Airport Transit Visa (Type A), is for Bangladeshi travellers who need to remain in the international transit area of a Slovenian airport while connecting to a destination outside the Schengen area.

    It permits airside transit only and does not authorize entry into Slovenia or another Schengen country. A different visa category may be required if the itinerary involves passport control, collecting checked baggage, leaving the secure transit area, changing airports, staying overnight landside, or otherwise entering the Schengen area. 

    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, Slovenian airport connection, final destination, and key supporting documents.
    6. Flight Reservation / Transit Itinerary: Confirmed or provisional flight itinerary showing the complete travel route, Slovenian 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 Slovenia 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

    Confirm Airport Transit Need

    Review the complete journey and confirm that the traveller will remain in the international transit area of a Slovenian airport. Bangladeshi nationals require an Airport Transit Visa unless a specific official exemption applies.

    Step 2

    Complete the Application Form

    Complete the Schengen visa form carefully. Passport details, the full flight sequence, connection time, onward booking, final-destination permission, and supporting documents should remain consistent.

    Step 3

    Organize Transit Evidence

    Arrange the complete itinerary, onward reservation, airline confirmation, baggage-transfer details, final-destination visa or residence permission, and any route explanation showing airport-only transit through Slovenia.

    Step 4

    Prepare Applicant Documents

    Prepare the passport, photographs, signed cover letter, occupation and financial evidence, minor documents where relevant, and documents supporting any claimed transit-visa exemption.

    Step 5

    Book Appointment at Visa Application Centre

    Book a submission appointment through the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Dhaka, which receives Slovenia Schengen applications under Sweden's representation arrangement. Keep the confirmation and organize the file in A4 format.

    Step 6

    Submit Application & Provide Biometrics

    Attend the appointment in person to submit the application and passport, provide biometric information where required, and pay the applicable visa, VFS, and selected optional service charges.

    Step 7

    Track Application & Check Passport

    Track the case using the VFS reference number. After passport return, collect it from the centre or receive it by courier if selected, and verify the visa details before departure.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    Route requires Schengen entry

    How UnivEase helps

    We review passport-control points, baggage collection, airport or terminal transfers, overnight arrangements, and the onward journey to clarify whether a Type A visa is suitable.

    Onward journey is not fully evidenced

    How UnivEase helps

    We organize the complete flight sequence, booking references, connection times, airline confirmations, and final-destination details so the transit route is clear.

    Destination permission is invalid or unclear

    How UnivEase helps

    We check the visa, residence permit, entry clearance, or other authorization required for the final country and whether it remains valid for the planned journey.

    Transit exemption is not properly supported

    How UnivEase helps

    We review the traveller's visa, residence status, family-member position, passport category, or other exemption evidence before the application route is finalized.

    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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