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The Embassy of Sweden holds Schengen visa representation agreements with the following countries: Belgium, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and Slovenia.
Starting December 10, 2024, VFS Global, in collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka, will launch an appointment system for Schengen visa applications.
From December 17, 2024, it will no longer be possible to apply for a Schengen visa at VFS Global Sweden without a pre-booked appointment***.
The submission of Schengen visa applications and the collection of passports are managed through VFS Global in Dhaka. You must apply in person at VFS Global. VFS Global is responsible for receiving the applications and passports, while the Embassy of Sweden makes the decisions on the Schengen visa applications. Typically, a decision will be made within 15 days after the Embassy has received the application and passport.
Applicants can lodge their Schengen visa applications as early as six months prior to the intended visit. For seafarers performing their duties, applications can be submitted up to nine months before the intended date of entry into the Schengen area.
More general information about Schengen visas is also available at the Swedish Migration Agency’s website.
Schengen visas are valid for visits for intended stays on the territory of the Member States not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period. If you plan to stay longer than 90 days, you need to apply for a permit with the competent Member State.
VFS Global Sweden Visa Application Centre, Borak Mehnur, Level 7, 51/B, Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka-1213.
Attend a centre | vfsglobal *** Diplomatic passport holders and official passport holders having a Note Verbal from Bangladeshi authorities are exempted from the appointment requirement