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    Sweden Official Visa from Bangladesh

    Schengen short-stay visa for official delegations and government-authorized visits to Sweden.

    Last Updated: 30 August 2026

    The Sweden Official Visa is a Schengen short-stay visa category for Bangladeshi applicants travelling to Sweden for official delegation, government assignment, diplomatic or institutional meeting, or other formal visit supported by the competent authority. It generally allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

    This category should be used when the visit is clearly connected to an official purpose and supported by documents such as a Note Verbale, Government Order, official invitation, or delegation confirmation. If the visit is for tourism, business, family visit, work, or study, another Sweden visa or permit category may be more appropriate. 

    Document Checklist

    1. Passport (Original): Original passport valid for at least 3 months after leaving the Schengen territory, with at least 2 blank pages.
    2. Previous Passport(s) & Visa Copies: Copies of previous passport(s) and previously issued Schengen 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 and printed on matte/semi-matte paper.
    4. Schengen Visa Application Form (Offline): Printed Schengen visa application form completed for each applicant; signed and dated by the applicant. 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, travel dates, delegation role, funding or cost responsibility, and key supporting documents.
    6. Note Verbale: An Official note issued by the relevant government office/authority on official letterhead with contact details, confirming the applicant’s service status, approved leave dates, purpose of travel, intended travel dates/duration, and confirmation that the applicant is expected to resume duty as per schedule after the visit. Signed and stamped by the issuing office, as applicable.
    7. Government Order (GO): Official GO letter issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh authorizing/approving the government employee’s international travel, stating the purpose of visit, destination, travel dates/duration, and relevant official particulars, as applicable.
    8. Official Invitation / Programme Evidence: Invitation, meeting confirmation, programme schedule, event registration, conference letter, or institutional communication from the host authority or organization showing the purpose, dates, venue, and host contact details.
    9. Flight Reservation / Travel Itinerary: Provisional or confirmed travel itinerary showing the 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, credit card statements, or balance records for the last 6 months, issued by the bank and showing the bank name and contact details. Include solvency/financial standing certificate where required or applicable.
    13. Civil Status Documents: Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, death certificate, birth certificate, or other civil status documents where applicable to the applicant’s profile.
    14. 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.
    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 whether the travel is for an official delegation, government assignment, institutional meeting, or formal mission to Sweden. 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 accurate details, keeping it consistent with the passport, Note Verbale, Government Order, travel plan, and official supporting documents.

    Step 3

    Arrange Official Authorization Documents

    Collect the Note Verbale, Government Order, delegation letter, official invitation, meeting schedule, or programme confirmation that supports the purpose and duration of the visit.

    Step 4

    Prepare General Supporting Documents

    Arrange the passport, photos, cover letter, itinerary, accommodation proof, financial or cost-support documents, civil status records, and insurance where required. Translate documents where required.

    Step 5

    Book or Coordinate Submission

    Holders of diplomatic or official passports with a proper Note Verbale may be exempt from appointment scheduling.

    Step 6

    Submit Application & Provide 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 Application & Verify Visa

    Track the application through VFS where applicable. Once a decision is made, collect the passport or receive it by courier if selected, and check all visa details before travel.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    Unclear official purpose or weak delegation evidence

    How UnivEase helps

    We review the Note Verbale, Government Order, official invitation, and programme details so the purpose and authority-backed nature of the visit are presented clearly.

    Missing authorization or inconsistent official documents

    How UnivEase helps

    We help identify gaps in delegation letters, government approvals, host confirmations, and cost-support evidence before the file is submitted.

    Mismatch between travel dates, programme, and itinerary

    How UnivEase helps

    We cross-check flight reservations, official schedule, accommodation details, invitation dates, insurance, and cover letter information to reduce inconsistency.

    Wrong visa category or unsupported exemption claim

    How UnivEase helps

    We review the passport type, official purpose, Note Verbale, appointment requirement, fee instruction, and supporting papers so the application 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) / +8802222s299032 (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, Lavel 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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