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    Sweden Tourist Visa from Bangladesh

    Schengen short-stay visa for tourism, holidays, and leisure travel to Sweden.

    Last Updated: 30 August 2026

    The Sweden Tourist Visa is a Schengen short-stay visa for Bangladeshi applicants travelling to Sweden for tourism, holidays, or leisure. It generally allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

    You should apply under this route only if Sweden is your main destination or the country where you will stay the longest. If another Schengen country is your main destination, the application should normally be submitted through that country instead.

    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) 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 and printed on matte/semi-matte paper.
    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 outlining personal and professional details, purpose of travel, intended travel dates, accommodation plan, and how the trip will be funded (self/sponsor), with key supporting documents referenced.
    7. Flight Reservation (Temporary): Provisional flight itinerary/reservation showing travel dates, route, and flight details, consistent with the planned schedule (payment 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 (payment not necessarily required at this stage).
    9. No Objection Letter (NOC) / Letter of Introduction: A Letter on the employer/company letterhead addressed to the Visa Office confirming the applicant’s employment/business affiliation and designation, approved leave dates, purpose and duration of travel, and confirmation that the applicant is expected to resume duties and return to the same position after the trip. Signed by an authorized signatory (name and designation; company stamp if available).
    10. 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.
    11. 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.
    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. 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.
    14. 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.
    15. Travel Health Insurance: Travel medical insurance covering the full duration of stay, valid in all destination country/countries (entire Schengen territory where applicable), with a minimum medical coverage of EUR 30,000. The policy must clearly show the insured person’s name, coverage area, validity dates, and coverage limit. 

    Process Roadmap

    Step 1

    Identify Visa Type

    Start by determining your travel purpose to Sweden, such as tourism, business, or visiting family and friends. Based on this, identify the correct visa category. For stays up to 90 days, a Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) is required.

    Step 2

    Prepare Documents & Complete the Application Form

    Collect all required documents as per the Sweden Tourist Visa checklist. Ensure passport validity, photo specifications, bank statement certification, and insurance coverage are correct before submission. Carefully complete the application form and prepare all the required supporting documents according to the Sweden Tourist Visa checklist.

    Step 3

    Arrange Travel Health Insurance

    Purchase Schengen-compliant travel health insurance with a minimum EUR 30,000 coverage before booking your VFS appointment. Insurance must cover all Schengen countries and the full duration of travel.

    Step 4

    Book Appointment at Visa Application Centre

    Schedule your appointment through the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Dhaka, operated by VFS Global. Keep your appointment confirmation and include it in your application file. Booking early is recommended due to limited slots

    Step 5

    Submit Application & Provide Biometrics

    Attend your appointment to submit your application. You will also provide biometric data, including fingerprints and a photograph, and pay the required fees.

    Step 6

    Track Application Status

    You can track your application through the VFS tracking system using your reference number.

    Step 7

    Collect Passport & Verify Visa

    Once a decision is made, collect your passport or receive it via courier. If approved, check all visa details carefully before travel.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    Unclear travel purpose or weak itinerary

    How UnivEase helps

    We organize the travel plan, accommodation details, and supporting documents so the purpose of visit is clearly presented.

    Insufficient funds or unexplained financial records

    How UnivEase helps

    We review bank statements, income sources, and sponsorship documents to present financial capacity more clearly.

    Weak ties to Bangladesh or unclear return intention

    How UnivEase helps

    We help arrange employment, business, family, property, or financial documents that support your reason to return.

    Incomplete documents or inconsistent information

    How UnivEase helps

    We check the application, supporting papers, dates, insurance, and file arrangement to reduce avoidable errors.

    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, 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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