Even if you don't require a visa to visit Finland, you'll need a valid passport or another travel document that Finland accepts. It must be valid for at least ninety days following your anticipated departure date from the Schengen area. Furthermore, the passport or other travel document must have been issued no later than ten years ago. If you do not require a visa, you may stay in Finland or on the territory of another Schengen state for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Upon landing in Finland, you must meet the general entry conditions, which state that a person cannot endanger public order and security, national health, or Finland's foreign relations.
Where and how can I apply for a visa?
If your primary destination is Finland, you must apply for a visa at the Visa Application Centre designated by a Finnish mission, a Finnish mission, or a Schengen country mission representing Finland.
Every visa application must be submitted in person. Your biometric identifiers will be captured simultaneously. Fingerprints are not taken if they were submitted with a previous visa application less than 59 months ago.
Book an appointment to submit your application. An application cannot be submitted via email or telefax. The mission's website provides country-specific instructions.
In the EU, you can apply for a Schengen visa at the following Finnish embassies: Berlin, Dublin, Madrid, Nicosia, Sofia, or Stockholm. Honorary consuls and consulates cannot issue visas. Some countries have agreed that Finland may be represented by another Schengen member state. In such instances, apply for a visa to Finland at the mission of the Schengen country. Make sure your passport is valid for at least three (3) months after the conclusion of your scheduled travel and was issued no more than ten (10) years ago.
Your travel insurance must be valid for the duration of the applied visa and cover the full Schengen area. The policy's minimum coverage is EUR 30,000, and the insurance must cover expenses incurred as a result of a sudden illness or accident (including the patient's repatriation) as well as repatriation fees in the event of death.
The mission may request that you include specific documents
To the application that demonstrate the purpose, conditions, and duration of the visit. Such documents include tickets, hotel reservation confirmations, private invitation letters, and official invitations.
The invitation is a free-form letter that includes the contact information for the host organisation or private host as well as the invited person's information, such as name, date of birth, address, passport number, and purpose and length of visit.
In the case of a private visit, it is best to specify if your host is a friend, spouse, or relative. Please keep in mind that receiving an invitation does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. When assessing the applicant's economic status in their native country, the host's wealth is not considered. If the host pays for the applicant's travel, a proof of sponsorship form and supporting documentation (see below) are added to the application rather than the invitation. Even if the host pays for the trip, candidates must include details about their financial position in the application. If the host does not pay for the applicant's trip, simply attach a free-form invitation letter to the application.
In addition to the foregoing, you may be required to supply information about the route, mode of transportation, return trip, financial sources of support, assets, and employment. Some Schengen States require consultation on visa applications submitted to Finland by citizens from specific countries. This consultation is necessary for nationals of the countries listed.
The applicant must provide proof of sufficient financial means to support the duration and purpose of their stay, as well as the cost of living in the nation. In Finland, a minimum of EUR 50 per day is necessary.
The inviting party may agree to use its own finances to support the visa applicant's travel. For this purpose, the inviting party must complete the evidence of sponsorship form. The form must be signed in front of a notary public, who will authenticate the signature. The documents listed below should be attached to the form.
Extending the visa's validity while in Finland
If you are unable to leave Finland or the Schengen region due to force majeure or humanitarian reasons, local police authorities may extend the validity of your visa in Finland. Such instances include last-minute flight cancellations or an extreme illness. In such circumstances, the extension is free of charge.
Extending the visa's validity duration may also be feasible for serious personal reasons, such as a severe and unexpected sickness of an immediate family member with permanent residency in Finland. In such circumstances, a 30-euro fee is paid for extending the visa.
The Police make decisions on extending the validity of visas. The text Where and How to Apply for a Visa provides guidelines on how to apply for a visa.
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