Bangladesh
Sweden
Sweden visa for Bangladeshi citizens
Entry requirement
Bangladeshi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Sweden visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at swedenabroad.se
Which Sweden visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed.
Sweden’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Sweden states it: Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Swedish missions in Bangladesh
- Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka
মাদানী এভিনিউ 2, 1212 Dhaka
Sweden has 1 mission in Bangladesh, with its embassy in Dhaka.
Sweden: visa decisions in Bangladesh
| 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 and consulates in Bangladesh (Dhaka) received 13,462 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,482. 74.5% of applications were refused. 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).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 54.5% of the applications lodged in Bangladesh that year. Sweden’s consulates worldwide refused 23.1%. Sweden was the most applied-for Schengen state in Bangladesh.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Bangladesh, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
Swedish citizens travelling to Bangladesh
SwedenBangladesh Visa on arrival Bangladesh visa for citizens of Sweden
Travel advice for Sweden
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Bangladesh to Sweden, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Sweden at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sweden (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sweden (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Bangladeshi citizens can stay in Sweden
How long Bangladeshi citizens may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bangladeshi citizens apply
In Bangladesh, applications go to the Swedish embassy in Dhaka, or to a visa centre acting for Sweden; fees, documents and processing times are published by Sweden.
Sweden and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Sweden lets Bangladeshi citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Bangladeshi citizens
Norway and Finland require Bangladeshi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Bangladesh
Swedish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Bangladeshi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
Where is the Swedish embassy in Bangladesh?
The Swedish embassy in Bangladesh is in Dhaka.
How much does the Sweden tourist visa cost?
Sweden’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Swedish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Bangladeshi citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Sweden obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.