Swedish Embassy in Dhaka to Handle Visa Applications for 8 European Countries
Good news for visa seekers traveling to Europe! The Swedish Embassy in Dhaka will now handle visa applications for Belgium, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden. This new service is expected to start on December 10.
On Sunday, December 8, the Swedish Embassy in Dhaka announced the initiative in a statement. According to the announcement, starting December 10, VFS Global, in collaboration with the Swedish Embassy, will introduce an appointment system for Schengen visa applications for these countries. The system will officially be effective from December 17.
Applicants must book an appointment in advance with VFS Global Sweden in Dhaka to apply for a Schengen visa. Walk-in applications will no longer be accepted. Since appointment slots are personal, individuals must book them themselves. A service fee will be charged by VFS Global when booking the appointment. Please note that the fee is non-refundable if you fail to attend the appointment or cancel it less than 24 hours in advance.
The statement also advised that if your primary travel destination is Belgium, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, or Sweden, you should only book your appointment with VFS Global Sweden in Dhaka.
For inquiries, applicants can contact the VFS help desk at (+88) 09606 777 333 or (+88) 09666 911 382, available Sunday to Thursday (except public holidays) from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Additionally, you can reach VFS Global through their contact form at https://vfsforms.mioot.com/forms/CFNC/.
Source: RTV Online