Apply for a Schengen visa

The submission of Schengen visa applications and the collection of passports are managed through VFS Global in Dhaka. To submit a Schengen visa application with the purpose of visiting Sweden or one of the countries the Embassy is representing, as the main destination, a pre-booked appointment with VFS Global is needed***. https://visa.vfsglobal.com/bgd/en/swe

For inquiries please contact VFS Helpdesk at (+88) 09606 777 333 or (+88) 09666 911 382 (09:00 to 17:00 from Sunday to Thursday except public holiday). VFS Global can also be reached via their contact form at https://vfsforms.mioot.com/forms/CFNC/

VFS Global is responsible for receiving the applications and passports, while the Embassy of Sweden makes the decisions on the applications. It usually takes up to 21 days between applying at VFS Global and to receive the passport back.

Applicants can submit their Schengen visa applications as early as six months before the intended visit. For seafarers on duty, applications can be submitted up to nine months before the intended date of entry to the Schengen area.

More general information about Schengen visas is available at the Swedish Migration Agency’s website.(opens in a new tab)

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 a person plans to stay longer than 90 days, he or she needs to apply for a permit with the competent Member State before entering the Schengen area.

Where to apply

VFS Global Sweden Visa Application Centre, Borak Mehnur, Level 7, 51/B, Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka-1213.

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*** Holders of diplomatic and official passports who have a Note Verbale issued by the competent authorities of their home country are exempt from the requirement to schedule an appointment.