Swedish Embassy in Dhaka
Embassy 
Sweden Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Address
- মাদানী এভিনিউ 2, 1212 Dhaka
- Phone
- +880-2-55668500
- Website
- swedenabroad.se
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 4 February 2022
At মাদানী এভিনিউ 2, 1212 Dhaka, the Swedish embassy in Dhaka represents Sweden towards Bangladesh. Within 1 km there are 30 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Bangladesh
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Victory Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Sweden
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Sweden visa for Bangladeshi citizens
BangladeshSweden Visa required Sweden visa for citizens of Bangladesh
SwedenBangladesh Visa on arrival Bangladesh visa for citizens of Sweden
Bangladeshi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden. Check with the Swedish embassy in Dhaka whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,416 | 6,363 | 4,793 | 42.9% | 14.9% |
| 2024 | 17,917 | 5,588 | 11,639 | 67.5% | 15.7% |
| 2025 | 13,462 | 3,482 | 10,173 | 74.5% | 18.3% |
In 2025, Sweden’s embassy in Dhaka received 13,462 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,482. 10,173 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 74.5%. In 2024 it had been 67.5%: the rate rose by 7.0 points, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 25% compared with 2024 (17,917).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 42.9% (2023) to 74.5% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Bangladesh, 54.5% of applications were refused in 2025; Sweden’s rate worldwide was 23.1%. Sweden received the largest number of applications of the 8 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 18.3% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Bangladesh.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Norway in Dhakaমাদানী এভিনিউ 2, 1212 Dhaka
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Embassy of Denmark in Dhakaমাদানী এভিনিউ 2, 1212 Dhaka
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Embassy of Switzerland in Dhakaমাদানী এভিনিউ 2, 1212 Dhaka
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Embassy of Brazil in DhakaBay´s Edgewater (Ground and 1st Floor) NE(N) 12, North Avenue Gulshan-2, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Embassy of Egypt in DhakaRoad 90, House 9, Gulshan-2, Dhaka, 1212
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Embassy of Saudi Arabia in DhakaHouse 5 (NE) L, Road 83, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212
Sweden’s other missions in Bangladesh
The Swedish embassy in Dhaka is the only mission of Sweden in Bangladesh on record. Bangladesh in turn has an embassy in Stockholm.
Good to know
About the Swedish embassy in Dhaka
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka.
Address and contact
Address: মাদানী এভিনিউ 2, 1212 Dhaka. The record for the Swedish embassy in Dhaka includes a phone number and an official website.
Swedish citizens travelling to Bangladesh
Bangladesh issues Swedish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
When the Swedish embassy in Dhaka is closed
Expect the Swedish embassy in Dhaka to be shut on Victory Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Christmas Eve (Julafton) on Thursday 24 December 2026, a holiday in Sweden.
Before visiting the Swedish embassy in Dhaka
Current procedures for the Swedish embassy in Dhaka, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Swedish embassy in Dhaka
Within 1 km of the Swedish embassy in Dhaka there are 30 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Swedish Embassy in Dhaka?
The Swedish embassy in Dhaka is at মাদানী এভিনিউ 2, 1212 Dhaka.
When is the Swedish Embassy in Dhaka closed?
The Swedish embassy in Dhaka closes on Bangladesh’s public holidays, the next being Victory Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Sweden.
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Bangladeshi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
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