The passport must be valid for at least six (6) months and should contain at least two (2) blank (unused) pages facing each other.
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One application form, filled in block capital letters and signed in either blue or black ink only. The application form is not to be printed double sided and in case the applicant is a minor (less than 18 years old), the form must be signed by both parents.
One (1) photograph (3.5*4.5 cm), the photograph must be clear and in sharp focus and must have been taken no longer than six months ago. The photograph must have a white background and the applicant showing neutral expressions and not smiling, it must show a close-up of the face and shoulders such that the face constitutes 70-80% of the photograph.
Original employment certificate issued by the applicant's employer printed on company letterhead. The letter must be addressed to the Embassy of Finland, Visa Section. Please prepare the letter as per the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant and include the applicant's name, age, gender, passport number and current employment status.
- State the applicant's employment duration, job title and current monthly salary.
- State that the applicant has been granted permission to leave and that they shall resume working in their current position upon their return.
- Business owners must present the original and a copy of the company’s trade license.
- Students must present a proof of enrolment issued by their school or university.
Original bank statements from the past six (6) months. In case the applicant does not have a bank account, they should present other proof of assets. If the applicant is sponsored by their spouse or parents, the sponsor's passport must be presented along with their bank statement for the past six (6) months and a copy of the birth/marriage certificate.
Hotel reservation covering the full duration of the applicant's stay. The reservation must include full contact details of the hotel, in addition to the applicant's name.
A copy of the return flight itinerary, the reservations must show the applicant's full name as per their passport, as well as the flight date and full itinerary.
The insurance should cover the entire intended duration of stay with all the expenses that may arise during it and must be valid in all Schengen countries, with a minimum coverage of thirty thousand (30,000) Euros.
The applicant must present a detailed daily travel plan showing their daily activities.
Copies of previous Schengen visas (if applicable).
In case of minor applicant, you must also submit the below documents:
- Birth certificate translated.(copy + original )
- If the minor travel without his/her legal guardian: consent of both parents or legal guardian, the application needs to be signed by both parents in front of the visa agent, in case of one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel.
- If the minor is travelling with one parent or one of his/her legal guardian : a consent of the other parent, who isn’t traveling or a legal guardian needs to be submitted, in case if one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel. Itinerary, if visiting more than one member state.
All non-English documents must be translated to English.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schengen visa is a uniform visa with Schengen visa type C for short stay and Schengen visa type D national visa for long stay. Schengen visa allows the traveler to Finland and to enter and free movement through the Schengen area. Schengen visas also allows to enter and visit other non-European countries without a visa if you have a valid Schengen visa multiple entry visa.
Schengen visa information about how to apply is one of the most important questions people ask on the internet. The Schengen visa application process is fairly easy and can be summarized in the below steps. Please find the information below:
- Determine Schengen visa which country you should apply
- Book your Schengen visa appointment
- Prepare Schengen visa requirement and supporting documents
- Submit your Schengen visa application to the related embassy, consulate general or visa centre in person
- Receive your passport or travel document and Schengen visa sticker
If you follow above steps then how get Schengen visa process will be seamless.
Most nationalities need to apply for Finland Schengen visa before they can visit the Schengen zone countries. The below several countries are the only nationalities allowed to enter the Schengen zone area without a visa.
- Albania Holders of biometric passports only.
- Andorra
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Bosnia and Herzegovina Holders of biometric passports only.
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Dominica
- El Salvador
- Georgia
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Holy See (Vatican City State)
- Honduras
- Hong Kong S.A.R Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport only.
- Israel
- Japan
- Kiribati
- Macao S.A.R Região Administrativa Especial de Macau passport only.
- Malaysia
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova Holders of biometric passports only.
- Monaco
- Montenegro Holders of biometric passports only.
- Nauru
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- North Macedonia Holders of biometric passports only.
- Palau
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent
- Samoa
- Serbia Holders of biometric passports only.
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Korea
- Taiwan passport contains an identity card number only.
- Timor Leste
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tuvalu
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
Schengen visa validity is for 180 days, 1 year, 3 years and 5 years. Schengen visas duration of stay is for a period of up to 90 days in 180-days period You can enter any time during the validity period but the Schengen visa duration of stay is for 90 days.
You'll have to leave the Schengen area within 90 days. You must have valid travel insurance every time to travel to Schengen state. The travel insurance must be covering all Schengen zone.
Yes, Schengen visa double entry is available. This visa will allow you to enter the Schengen territory two times. The total duration of stay for both visits mustn't exceed 90 days.
For the first visit you must enter the Schengen area and visit the Schengen country that issued your visa. For the second entry you may enter and visit any Schengen member state you wish in the Schengen area.
No, there is no such option available for Schengen visa application even if you pay additional visa fee. The Schengen visas processing time is standardized for all 26 Schengen country across the globe.
The standard Schengen visa application form processing time is 15 business days from the date you submit your Schengen visa application, Schengen visa requirement for Finland, pay visa fee and biometrics at the embassy, consulate general visa section or visa application centre for Finland. Sometimes you might receive your travel visa in shorter time.
VisaTitans experts advise to submit your Schengen visa application along with Schengen visa list of supporting documents at least 3 weeks before your intended travel date to the Schengen state.