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    Slovenia Business Visa from Bangladesh

    Schengen short-stay visa for meetings, events, and temporary professional travel to Slovenia.

    Last Updated: 30 August 2026

    The Slovenia Business Visa is a Schengen short-stay route for Bangladeshi business owners, employees, and professionals travelling to Slovenia for scheduled meetings, negotiations, conferences, trade fairs, company visits, or other temporary professional engagements. It generally permits stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

    Apply under Slovenia only when it is the principal business destination, the location of the central professional activity, or the country where you will spend the longest part of the Schengen trip. Sweden represents Slovenia for short-stay visa matters in Bangladesh, and applications are lodged through the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Dhaka. This visa does not itself authorize local employment, paid work, or access to Slovenia's labour market. 

    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 Slovenia on official letterhead, addressed to the Visa Office stating the purpose of visit, planned activities, travel dates/duration, host address, contact details, and whether accommodation or financial support is provided. It should be signed and dated by an authorized signatory.
    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

    Verify Slovenia as the Main Destination

    Review the complete Schengen itinerary and professional schedule. Slovenia should host the main meeting, event, or business activity, or be the country of the longest stay. A Type C Schengen visa is generally used for eligible business visits of up to 90 days.

    Step 2

    Complete the Application Form

    Complete the form so that it matches the passport, Slovenian host details, employer or company letter, travel dates, accommodation, funding plan, and stated professional purpose. Keep all answers consistent with the supporting records.

    Step 3

    Arrange Invitation and Business Evidence

    Collect the Slovenian invitation, meeting agenda, conference or event confirmation, company correspondence, registration proof, and records showing the commercial relationship or professional reason for the visit.

    Step 4

    Prepare Applicant and Company Documents

    Organize the passport, photographs, cover letter, employer or proprietor letter, occupation proof, company and tax papers, financial records, flight reservation, accommodation evidence, and travel insurance. Arrange translations where required.

    Step 5

    Book Appointment at Visa Application Centre

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

    Step 6

    Lodge the File and Complete Biometrics

    Attend the appointment in person with the passport and organized application. Submit the supporting documents, provide fingerprints and a photograph where required, and pay the applicable visa, VFS, and selected service charges.

    Step 7

    Follow the Decision and Inspect the Visa

    Track the application through VFS and respond promptly if further information is requested. After the passport is returned, verify the name, passport number, validity, entries, and permitted duration of stay before travelling.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    Wrong business destination

    How UnivEase helps

    We review the host location, professional agenda, duration of stay, Schengen route, and central business objective so the file explains why Slovenia is responsible.

    Incomplete invitation evidence

    How UnivEase helps

    We check the Slovenian invitation or guarantee document for the purpose, dates, host contacts, programme, accommodation or funding responsibility, and any applicable certification or registration details.

    Weak commercial link

    How UnivEase helps

    We help organize employer or owner letters, contracts, invoices, purchase orders, correspondence, event records, company profiles, and agenda documents that connect the applicant to the stated activity.

    Conflicting file details

    How UnivEase helps

    We cross-check the invitation, flights, accommodation, leave arrangements, company sponsorship, personal finances, insurance, and cover letter to identify avoidable inconsistencies 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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