Our Visa Process
Student Visa Checklist & Requirements
General Documents Required
- Completed and signed student visa application form.
- Valid passport issued within last 10 years, with at least 3 months validity beyond planned stay, and minimum 2 blank pages.
- One recent passport-sized photograph (white background, taken within 6 months).
- Letter of acceptance or admission from a Swedish university or recognized education institution.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs (usually around SEK 8,370 per month).
- Proof of accommodation in Sweden (rental agreement, dormitory confirmation, or similar).
- Proof of health insurance coverage for the entire duration of stay.
- Documentation proving intent to leave Sweden upon visa expiry (family ties, job, or property in home country).
- NID/Birth certificate (translated and notarized if not in English or Swedish).
- All non-English/Swedish documents translated by authorized translators and notarized.
Academic Documents
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates from previous education.
- Proof of language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent) if required by the institution.
- Official leave certificate from last attended institution, if applicable.
- Explanation of any gaps in education or employment history.
Professional Documents
Submit documents based on your occupation to show financial and social ties to Bangladesh:
- Business Person: Trade license, TIN, tax returns (last 3 years), ownership proof, bank statements, business letterhead.
- Employee: NOC from employer, salary slips (6 months), job contract/ID card, leave approval letter.
- Student: Student ID, enrollment certificate, official leave letter.
- Retired Person: Retirement documents, pension statements.
- Dependent (Housewife/Children/Parents): Sponsor’s NOC, financial documents, relationship proof.
- Government Service: NOC and service records.
- Professionals (Doctors/Lawyers/Artists/Freelancers): Relevant certificates, memberships, portfolio.
- Maid/Driver: Employer’s NOC, financial documents, employment contract.
Sponsored Visits
- Friends/Family in Sweden: Invitation letter, host’s passport/residence permit, proof of address (utility bill), host’s financial documents if sponsoring.
- Business/Organization: Official invitation, Swedish company registration, financial records, purpose-of-visit letter.
Other/Special Documents
- Membership certificates or association documents (if applicable).
- Previous visa or refusal documents.
- Notarized affidavit for any name or document mismatches.
- If passport lost: police report (GD) with English translation.
- Alternative contact numbers for verification.
Visa Processing Policies & Updates (as of 2025)
- Applications submitted via VFS Global Sweden Visa Application Centre, Dhaka (Banani).
- Biometrics mandatory for student visas unless exempted.
- Typical processing time: 15–45 days depending on season and completeness.
- Visa fee: €90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6–11 years.
- Extended Bangladeshi passports are not accepted for visa filing after 2025 rule changes.
- Translation and notary fees borne by the applicant.
- Additional documents or interviews may be requested.
NB: All fees and service charges are non-refundable. Always check updated requirements on the Sweden Embassy or VFS Global websites.