Finland visa
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Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
Passport-type photograph. Two Photos passport size should not be older then 6 months, 35x45 mm having white background and 70 - 80 percent face size .
Passport copy. Photocopy of the front and last pages of your valid passport. If applicant is a foreigner then the data page and Indian visa page copy are also to be submitted.
Itinerary. Copy of confirmed round trip tickets or itinerary.
Cover Letter. A covering letter from the Indian Company/Applicant requesting for visa on company letter head mentioning name, designation, passport number, duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp.
Travel Insurance. Travel Insurance of Euros 30,000 for duration of stay in all Schengen states. Insurance to be covered for another 15 days after the applicant has come back to India
Employment letter. Copy of a letter from your employer on business letterhead, with contact details, stating that a leave of absence has been granted, purpose and duration of the trip, and that you will be returning to your current job. If you are self-employed, include a copy of your business license and tax return. For students, please submit an official letter from your school indicating that you are in good standing and that you are registered for the upcoming semester. If you are retired please submit proof of your retirement fund.
Business Letter. Original business letter from the host company in Finland explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel and guaranteeing sufficient funds.
Salary statement. Salary slips last six months if employed
Authorization Letter. A letter of authorization for submission and collection of the applicant's passport information
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
Passport-type photograph. Two Photos passport size should not be older then 6 months, 35x45 mm having white background and 70 - 80 percent face size .
Passport copy. Photocopy of the front and last pages of your valid passport. If applicant is a foreigner then the data page and Indian visa page copy are also to be submitted.
Itinerary. Copy of confirmed round trip tickets or itinerary.
Travel Insurance. Travel Insurance of Euros 30,000 for duration of stay in all Schengen states. Insurance to be covered for another 15 days after the applicant has come back to India
Employment letter. Copy of a letter from your employer on business letterhead, with contact details, stating that a leave of absence has been granted, purpose and duration of the trip, and that you will be returning to your current job. If you are self-employed, include a copy of your business license and tax return. For students, please submit an official letter from your school indicating that you are in good standing and that you are registered for the upcoming semester. If you are retired please submit proof of your retirement fund.
Personal letter. A personal letter from the applicant addressed to the Embassy of Finland, explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, cities to be visited, and place of accommodation. If self employed this letter should be on business letter head.
Salary statement. Salary slips last six months if employed
Authorization Letter. A letter of authorization for submission and collection of the applicant's passport information
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. Make sure your passport has at least two blank pages in order to affix visa and that it has been issued within the last 10 years. It should also have a validity of at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Finland and the whole territory of Schengen.
Passport-type photograph. Include two identical photos not older than six months: Photo size is 35x45mm; In colour; The head should take 70-80% of the photo; Light-coloured background; The applicant should be looking straight at the camera; Neutral facial expression; Avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.
Previous visas. Copies of your previous visas (if applicable).
Cover Letter. A letter about your purpose of applying for a visa to Finland as well as other details regarding your whole trip to Finland.
Itinerary. A flight booking containing the dates you plan to enter and leave Finland, flight numbers, and your details.
Proof of accommodation. Which shows where you will be staying while you are in Finland. I.e. a hotel booking.
Proof of Civil Status. This could be a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.
Proof of Financial Means. For the period of stay in Finland. You will need to prove to the Finnish Embassy / Consulate that you possess a minimum of 30€ per day for your whole planned stay in Finland.
Travel Insurance. That covers any medical emergencies for at least €30,000 that occur in Finland and the whole Schengen territory.
Invitation Letter. Invitation letter from the Finland company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit.
Employment letter. In this letter should be stated why you will be traveling to Finland.
Bank statement. Business bank statement, preferably for the last 6 months.
Memorandum and Article of Association. It should be submitted in original certified copy (registered with joint-stock companies).
Trade License. Trade License (first issued and present renewal).
Proof of Financial Support. Regarding the applicant’s expenses during their stay in Finland, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.
Additional documents. Additional Finland Visa Requirements Based on Your Employment Status:
(1) If employed:
- Employment contract
- Current bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Leave permission from the employer
- Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary
(2) If self-employed:
- A copy of your business license
- Company bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Income Tax Return (ITR)
(3) If a student:
- Proof of enrolment
- No-objection certificate from school or university
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(4) If retired:
- Pension statement of the latest 6 months.Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. Make sure your passport has at least two blank pages in order to affix visa and that it has been issued within the last 10 years. It should also have a validity of at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Finland and the whole territory of Schengen.
Passport-type photograph. Include two identical photos not older than six months: Photo size is 35x45mm; In colour; The head should take 70-80% of the photo; Light-coloured background; The applicant should be looking straight at the camera; Neutral facial expression; Avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.
Previous visas. Copies of your previous visas (if applicable).
Cover Letter. A letter about your purpose of applying for a visa to Finland as well as other details regarding your whole trip to Finland.
Itinerary. A flight booking containing the dates you plan to enter and leave Finland, flight numbers, and your details.
Proof of accommodation. Which shows where you will be staying while you are in Finland. I.e. a hotel booking.
Proof of Civil Status. This could be a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.
Proof of Financial Means. For the period of stay in Finland. You will need to prove to the Finnish Embassy / Consulate that you possess a minimum of 30€ per day for your whole planned stay in Finland.
Travel Insurance. That covers any medical emergencies for at least €30,000 that occur in Finland and the whole Schengen territory.
Additional documents. Additional Finland Visa Requirements Based on Your Employment Status:
(1) If employed:
- Employment contract
- Current bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Leave permission from the employer
- Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary
(2) If self-employed:
- A copy of your business license
- Company bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Income Tax Return (ITR)
(3) If a student:
- Proof of enrolment
- No-objection certificate from school or university
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(4) If retired:
- Pension statement of the latest 6 months.
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Finland Tourist visa service fees for citizens of India
| Type of visa | Validity Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. | Processing Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. | Embassy fee | Service fee | GSTIN (18%) | Total cost |
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| 90 days Single Entry | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 90 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 15 business days | Embassy fee:11200.00 INR Service fee:5999.00 INR GSTIN (18%):1079.82 INR Total cost:18278.82 INR | |||
| 90 days Single Entry | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 90 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 15 business days | Embassy fee:11200.00 INR Service fee:9999.00 INR GSTIN (18%):1799.82 INR Total cost:22998.82 INR | |||
| 90 days Multiple Entry | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 90 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 15 business days | Embassy fee:11200.00 INR Service fee:5999.00 INR GSTIN (18%):1079.82 INR Total cost:18278.82 INR | |||
| 90 days Multiple Entry | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 90 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 15 business days | Embassy fee:11200.00 INR Service fee:9999.00 INR GSTIN (18%):1799.82 INR Total cost:22998.82 INR |
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Finland Visa Policy
The visa policy of Finland is designed to regulate the criteria for foreign nationals looking to visit the country for short or long-term purposes. This policy also decides who needs a visa for entry and who does not. Under the current visa policy, visa requirements are based on the visitor’s nationality. Some visa-exempt visitors are citizens from countries on the visa waiver list, and there are non-visa-exempt visitors who need visas for entry.
Finland is a member of the Schengen Area, having signed the same Agreement as other member states. This means that the country doesn’t have an individualized policy but replicates the same policy as agreed by itself and other member states. The Finnish law on visas is also the same but beyond that, Finnish citizens are free to travel and stay in any part of the Schengen zone just as citizens of other member states and visit or stay in Finland due to the universal entry and exit clause in the Schengen Agreement.
Schengen Visa
Under the Schengen visa agreement, member states are allowed to issue Schengen visas recognized and accepted by all states in the zone. Schengen visas are meant for non-Europeans who don’t come from visa-exempt countries. Such visitors can travel to multiple countries in the Area but must not stay for more than 90 days within 180 days. The visa is issued for tourist, medical, transit, or business purposes. Furthermore, it is valid for 180 days from when the holder arrives in Finland or any other country in the zone.
To apply for the visa, the applicant must visit the embassy or the consulate of the embassy they wish y visit, which will be Finland in this case. They must fill and submit an application form alongside the documents requested by the embassy and wait 4-6 weeks to get the visa.
ETIAS For Visa-Exempt Visitors
From 2024, visitors from visa-exempt countries must apply for security clearances online before visiting any part of the Schengen zone, including Finland. The former standard was for such visitors to arrive in Helsinki or any other entry route with a valid passport, and they will be let through. However, to strengthen border security, a new security program called the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) has been initiated.
This system collects the information of eligible applicants and then forwards them to several security databases within and outside Europe for scanning. Applicants with clean records that pose no threat to Finland or its neighbors will be issued the approval for entry. Others will be reevaluated or denied entry.
ETIAS is a multiple-entry document so holders can use it several times within the 3 years validity period. Although it is undergoing testing for now, visitors will be mandated to get it before they can travel from the start of 2024.
Key Information About Finland ETIAS and Other Travel Information
It Is Not A Visa: The first thing you should know is that ETIAS is not a visa and should not be used as such. It is only an online pre-screening authorization permit. This means that you cannot use it for study or a permanent residency document. If you must visit and stay in Finland for more than the 90 days allowed, you should get a Schengen visa instead
Only For Eligible Visitors: Only visitors who are citizens of visa-exempt countries qualify for ETIAS. If you can currently visit Finland or any of the countries in the Schengen zone with just your passport, you will be eligible for ETIAS approval once it becomes mandatory in 2024.
The 90/180 Rule: The 90/180 rule must always be followed. This rule simply states that all visitors coming into the Schengen zone and planning to visit more than one country cannot stay in all of them for more than 90 days combined within 180 days. Furthermore, the days start counting from when they set foot in the first EU country they visit. Persons who stay for more than 90 days will have violated the rule and will be sanctioned by the authorities.
Not For Employment: As we pointed out above, ETIAS is not a long-term entry document nor a work visa. You can’t work in Finland with ETIAS as it is only valid for the purposes stated in previous paragraphs. If you must work in Finland, get a work visa, qualifying you for both a work and a resident permit.
Travel Insurance: Depending on the region you are coming from and the current medical emergency in that Area, if any, you may need to travel with q valid travel medical insurance certificate. Schengen visa holders are currently required to have medical insurance, so enquire if you will need one before your trip and endeavor to get that sorted out in time.
Your Passport: Remember that your ETIAS is linked to your passport, so you should always travel with the same passport used for the ETIAS application at all times. Your ETIAS may be valid for three years but also expires when your passport does.
If your passport expires in less than six months, get a new one before applying for Etias.
Travel To Two Or More Countries: Just like with a Schengen visa, ETIAS holders will be allowed to travel to Finland and any of the other 26 Schengen countries in the zone, including Cyprus, Romania, and Bulgaria. ETIAS is not valid for travel to the UK and The Republic of Ireland.
Application Fee: The application fee must be paid before submitting your application, but this is subject to age. Applicants below 12 and above 70 are exempted from the fee.
Finland e-Visa Online – Get your Finland e-Visa with VisaHQ
If you plan to travel to Finland, you must apply for one travel document or the other, depending on your nationality. Finland welcomes visitors from most countries, provided they satisfy all the established requirements set aside by policymakers.
How To Apply For ETIAS With VisaHQ?
Here are the application steps for ETIAS.
Fill out the form: The online form is on the VisaHQ application page. Input your data accurately and answer the security questions truthfully.
Upload Documents: You must upload scanned copies of your passport bio-data page.
Pay the fee: Before you are allowed to submit the form, you must pay the application fee with a credit or debit card.
Get the ETIAS approval: After submitting the form, wait 20-30 minutes for the system to screen our information. After that, a confirmation will be sent to your email.
Why Use VisaHQ?
You should use VisaHQ for your online application for the following reasons.
- Speedy application process
- Get technical support should you need it
- User-friendly platform
- Advanced data security
And so much more. Proceed to the application page to submit yours, or message us with your inquiries, and we will get back to you speedily.
Finland COVID-19 travel restrictions
- Entry is openEU travellers, Schengen travellers and third-country travellers arriving in Finland will no longer be required to hold vaccination or COVID-19 test certificates, and COVID-19 tests will not be carried out at border crossing points.Prior to arrival requirementsValid passport. Valid national passport with at least 6 month remaining validity after the date of departure.Valid visa. Please see the instructions above if visa is needed and apply.
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