Sweden Visa from Bangladesh
Plan your Sweden visa from Bangladesh with clear guidance on Schengen visas, residence permits, documents, and submission steps.
Overview
Basic Information about Sweden
A Schengen visa allows you to travel across the Schengen area for short stays. However, your application must always be submitted to the country that is your main destination, meaning the country where you intend to spend the majority of your time during your trip.
Sweden is part of the Schengen area. For Bangladeshi applicants, short-term visits (up to 90 days) fall under the Schengen visa category. These applications are submitted through the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Dhaka, operated by VFS Global. Applicants must book an appointment in advance and attend in person to submit their application and passport.
For long-term stays (Residence Permits), such as study, work, or family reunification, the application process usually begins online through the Swedish Migration system. After completing the online application, applicants are instructed on the next steps, which includes attending the Sweden Embassy in Dhaka for biometric enrolment, identity verification, and passport-related formalities.
Once a decision is made, short-term applicants can collect their passport from the Visa Application Centre or opt for courier delivery. For long-term applications, applicants receive official updates and are guided on passport submission and residence permit card collection as per the applicable process.
Pathways
Visa Types for Sweden
Sweden offers different types of Short-term visas and residence permits depending on the purpose of travel.
Short-term
Airport Transit Visa
Airport transit visa for Bangladeshi travellers connecting through Sweden without entering Schengen.
Business Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for short-term business travel to Sweden.
Family Members of EU/EEA Citizens Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for eligible family members accompanying or joining an EU/EEA citizen in Sweden.
Official Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for official delegations and government-authorized visits to Sweden.
Seamen Transit Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for seafarers joining, leaving, or transiting to a vessel through Sweden.
Tourist Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for tourism, holidays, and leisure travel to Sweden.
Visiting Family and Friends Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for visiting family, friends, and close personal contacts in Sweden.
Not sure which visa category fits you? Consult with us — we'll help identify the correct visa category for your case.
What you get
UnivEase service scope
For Sweden, UnivEase provides professional Visa Consultancy for Bangladeshi applicants, including case assessment, visa category guidance, document planning, and application readiness support.
Our focus is to help you prepare a clear, accurate, and well-organized application. All decisions and processing timeliness are determined by the relevant Swedish authorities.
At a glance
Fees & Processing Time
Fees
| Particular | Fees Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden Short-Term Schengen Visa Fee | EUR 90 | EUR 45 (children 6-11) | EUR 0 (under 6) | BDT 12,870 | BDT 6,435 | BDT 0 |
| VFS Service Charge | EUR 11 | BDT 1,573 |
| VFS Payment Processing Fee | BDT 230 | |
| Sweden Long-Term Residence Permit Fee | SEK 1500 | SEK 750 (Children 6-11) | Payable under Sweden's residence-permit fee schedule. |
| UnivEase Service Charge (Short-term Visas) | BDT 10000 + 15% VAT (BDT 11500) | For tourism, business, family visit, and other short-stay visa purposes. |
| UnivEase Service Charge (Residence Permits) | BDT 15000 + 15% VAT (BDT 17250) | For study, work, or family reunification. |
- •The Schengen visa fee is waived for applicants holding an Official or Diplomatic passport when supported by a proper Note Verbale and where the applicable official exemption rules are met.
- • Residence permit fees are set by the Swedish Migration Agency and vary by permit type. The applicable payment route depends on how the application is filed, and any local-currency equivalent may vary based on the payment method and exchange rate.
- •VFS service charges in Bangladesh apply to the short-stay Schengen visa route handled through the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Dhaka.
Processing Time
| Particular | Standard Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden Short-Term Schengen Visa | Usually 15 Calendar Days | May extend up to 45 calendar days in some cases. |
| Sweden Long-Term Residence Permit | 2 Months (Varies by permit type) | Depends on category, case complexity, and authority workload. |
| UnivEase Internal Preparation | Case-dependent | Depends on profile and document readiness |
Important note: Processing times are approximate, not assured. They may vary according to the case category, the quality and completeness of the documents, the authorities’ workload, and whether further review is needed.
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