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Finland

Name	Finland
Location	Scandinavia, Europe
Time	IST (-) 3 1/2 hrs
Capital	Helsinki
Language	Finnish (official) 91.2%, Swedish (official) 5.5%, other (small Sami- and Russian-speaking minorities) 3.3% (2007)
Area	338,144 sq kms
Population	5,266,114 (July 2013 est.)
National Day	06 Dec (Independence Day)
Currency	Euro (EUR) 1 = INR 81.13.
Airline Name	Finnair (AY)
International Airports	Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) (Helsinki), Rovaniemi (RVN), Tampere (TMP) , Turku (TKU)

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Finland

Schengen Country: Read more.

Note: All first time travellers are required to appear in person for any category of visa. In case they are living near any of the three metros mentioned with the Consulates of Finland, they may appear for personal interview and have the form stamped as recommendation prior to sending it to Delhi for visa endorsement.

Tourist

Note: As per the new rule of the Embassy personal presence will be required now, even if the Applicant has travelled or is holding valid visa for USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Personal presence will not be required if the Applicant has travelled earlier to Schengen State if NOT then Personal Presence is mandatory now for all the Applicants.

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Schengen visa will need to appear in person in order to provide Biometric Data (Fingerprints and Photograph)… [Read in details] [Read in details]

- - A passport (and one photocopy of the same) which must be valid for at least six months beyond the visa expiry date. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
  - One visa form carefully completed, dated and signed by the traveler. The form can also be completed electronically and printed out.
  - Two recent colour passport size photographs with a light background, not older than six months, size of the photo 35 x 47 mm, size of the face in the photo 25-35 mm from the top of the head to the tip of the jaw. Photograph should not have any stapler or pin marks disfiguring the face or background and must be pasted on the form.
  - A covering letter from the company explaining the purpose of the visit.
  - Flight reservation (not a paid ticket), paid tickets are needed when the visa is granted.
  - An application explaining the purpose of visit.
  - If visiting friends/relatives, the original sponsorship/invitation letter explaining the history and the relationship of the persons in question must be enclosed. The time of travel and clarification as to who will pay the costs, attached with his/her bank statements for the past six months is also requirement.
  - Passport and ID copies from the Sponsor/Inviter in Finland.
  - Certificate of employment in original from the current Employer.
  - 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. This is mandatory now. Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa:
    - Kindly click here for complete list of Travel Insurance companies and detailed Information.
  - Hotel booking, matching onward visa.
  - Proof of sufficient funds in form of foreign exchange.
  - Bank statement for the last six months.
  - Income Tax returns for the last three years.
  - Visa validity, and stay allowed is at the discretion of the Embassy and according to the air ticket and request of the traveler.
  - Visa processing takes 10 to 12 working days.
  - The Visa Fee has to be paid in form of a Demand Draft in favor of Embassy of Finland , payable in New Delhi.

For all categories of visas	INR 4500
	Euro 60
6-11 years	INR 2600
	Euro 35
Under 6 years	INR 0
	Euro 0
VFS Service charge	INR 1560

Business

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Schengen visa will need to appear in person in order to provide Biometric Data (Fingerprints and Photograph)… [Read in details] [Read in details]

- - - A passport (and one photocopy of the same) which must be valid for at least six months beyond the visa expiry date. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
    - One visa form carefully completed, dated and signed by the traveler. The form can also be completed electronically and printed out.
    - Two recent colour passport size photographs with a light background, not older than six months, size of the photo 35 x 47 mm, size of the face in the photo 25-35 mm from the top of the head to the tip of the jaw. Photograph should not have any stapler or pin marks disfiguring the face or background and must be pasted on the form.
    - A covering letter from the company explaining the purpose of the visit.
    - Flight reservation (not a paid ticket), paid tickets are needed when the visa is granted.
    - A letter from the applicant explaining the purpose of the visit.
    - A an original free-form invitation letter from a business partner or an organization and a copy of it. The invitation letter states the contact information (name of the contact person, phone number and address), purpose and date of travel. In case the business partner or organization needs to invite the application more than one time, this information has to be given in the invitation letter. The numbers of entries are: one, two or multiple.
    - 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. This is mandatory now. Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa:
      - Kindly click here for complete list of Travel Insurance companies and detailed Information.
    - Hotel booking, matching onward visa.
    - Photo ID card of the Applicant.
    - Proof of sufficient funds in form of foreign exchange.
    - Bank statement for the last six months.
    - Income Tax returns for the last three years.
    - Visa validity, and stay allowed is at the discretion of the Embassy and according to the air ticket and request of the traveler.
    - Visa processing takes 10 to 12 working days.
    - The Visa Fee has to be paid in form of a Demand Draft in favor of Embassy of Finland , payable in New Delhi.

For all categories of visas	INR 4500
	Euro 60
6-11 years	INR 2600
	Euro 35
Under 6 years	INR 0
	Euro 0
VFS Service charge	INR 1560

Transit

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Schengen visa will need to appear in person in order to provide Biometric Data (Fingerprints and Photograph)… [Read in details] [Read in details]

- - - A passport (and one photocopy of the same) which must be valid for at least six months beyond the visa expiry date. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
    - One visa form, Photocopy of visa form allowed.
    - Two recent colour passport size photographs with a light background, not older than six months, size of the photo 35 x 47 mm, size of the face in the photo 25-35 mm from the top of the head to the tip of the jaw. Photograph should not have any stapler or pin marks disfiguring the face or background and must be pasted on the form.
    - A covering letter from the company explaining the purpose of the visit.
    - Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air tickets with photocopy.
    - An application explaining the purpose of visit.
    - If visiting friends/relatives, the original sponsorship/invitation letter explaining the history and the relationship of the persons in question must be enclosed. The time of travel and clarification as to who will pay the costs, attached with his/her bank statements for the past six months is also requirement.
    - 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. This is mandatory now. Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa:
      - Kindly click here for complete list of Travel Insurance companies and detailed Information.
    - Hotel booking, matching onward visa.
    - Proof of sufficient funds in form of foreign exchange.
    - Bank statement for the last six months.
    - Income Tax returns for the last three years.
    - Visa validity, and stay allowed, is at the discretion of the Embassy and according to the air ticket and request of the traveler.
    - Visa processing takes 10 to 12 working days.
    - The Visa Fee has to be paid in form of a Demand Draft in favor of Embassy of Finland , payable in New Delhi.

For all categories of visas	INR 4500
	Euro 60
6-11 years	INR 2600
	Euro 35
Under 6 years	INR 0
	Euro 0
VFS Service charge	INR 1560

Seamen

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Schengen visa will need to appear in person in order to provide Biometric Data (Fingerprints and Photograph)… [Read in details] [Read in details]

- - - - A passport (and one photocopy of the same) which must be valid for at least six months beyond the visa expiry date. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
      - One visa form, photocopy of visa form allowed
      - Two recent colour passport size photographs with a light background, not older than six months, size of the photo 35 x 47 mm, size of the face in the photo 25-35 mm from the top of the head to the tip of the jaw. Photograph should not have any stapler or pin marks disfiguring the face or background and must be pasted on the form.
      - An application from the Shipping Company in India, Giving the port of entry and explaining the purpose of visit
      - A fax message from the Shipping Company in Finland giving the particulars of the seamen, date and port of joining the ship should be sent to the Embassy directly
      - Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air tickets with photocopy.
      - A covering letter from the company explaining the purpose of the visit.
      - 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. This is mandatory now. Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa:
        Kindly click here for complete list of Travel Insurance companies and detailed Information.
      - Hotel booking, matching onward visa.
      - Proof of sufficient funds in form of foreign exchange;
      - Bank statement for the last six months.
      - Income Tax returns for the last three years.
      - Visa validity, and stay allowed, is at the discretion of the Embassy and according to the air ticket and request of the traveler.
      - Visa processing takes 10 to 12 working days.
      - The Visa Fee has to be paid in form of a Demand Draft in favor of Embassy of Finland , payable in New Delhi.

For all categories of visas	INR 4500
	Euro 60
6-11 years	INR 2600
	Euro 35
Under 6 years	INR 0
	Euro 0
VFS Service charge	INR 1560

Work Permit

Note: As per the new rule of the Embassy personal presence will be required now, even if the Applicant has travelled or is holding valid visa for USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Personal presence will not be required if the Applicant has travelled earlier to Schengen State if NOT than Personal Presence is mandatory now for all the Applicants.

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

- - - - A passport (and one photocopy of the same) which must be valid for at least six months beyond the visa expiry date. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
      - One Work Permit visa form ( OLE19 ), photocopy of visa form allowed.
      - Two recent colour passport size photographs with a light background, not older than six months, size of the photo 35 x 47 mm, size of the face in the photo 25-35 mm from the top of the head to the tip of the jaw. Photograph should not have any stapler or pin marks disfiguring the face or background and must be pasted on the form.
      - A Covering letter from the applicant on company’s letter head stating his name, designation, purpose of visit.
      - An original approval from the Labour Office in Finland.
      - Copy of certificate of employment/letter of appointment issued by the Employer in Finland.
      - Copy of Educational & Professional qualification and also work Experience Certificate.
      - Confirmed return air tickets with photocopy of the same.
      - A covering letter from the company explaining the purpose of the visit.
      - 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. This is mandatory now. Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa:
        Kindly click here for complete list of Travel Insurance companies and detailed Information.
      - A letter from the applicant explaining the purpose of the visit.
      - Certain categories of Employment need Medical Clearance and the Applicant needs to undergo a medical examination.
      - All the applications are referred to Finland for approval and can take 4 to 6 weeks after the receipt of complete application.
      - Personal presence of the applicant might be required. It is at the discretion of the embassy.
      - The Visa Fee has to be paid in form of a Demand Draft in favor of Embassy of Finland , payable in New Delhi.

Residence Permit for Employment	INR 39200
	Euro 520
Legalisation	INR 2300
	Euro 30
Residence Permit for Employment (Electronic Application)	INR 32600
	Euro 450

Dependent Visa

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

- - - - A passport (and one photocopy of the same) which must be valid for at least six months beyond the visa expiry date. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
      - One Work Permit visa form OLE1 (9) plus OLE 2 1 (5) to be completed by wife, photocopy of visa form allowed; One form OLE 2 1 (5) has to be completed by husband as a supporting visa form;
      - One Work Permit visa form OLE1 (9) plus OLE 3 1 (5) to be completed in case of child, photocopy of visa form allowed.
      - Two recent colour passport size photographs with a light background, not older than six months, size of the photo 35 x 47 mm, size of the face in the photo 25-35 mm from the top of the head to the tip of the jaw. Photograph should not have any stapler or pin marks disfiguring the face or background and must be pasted on the form.
      - A Covering letter from the Applicant, and a support letter from the husbands company is necessary.
      - Photocopy of passport and visa copy of the husband.
      - Financial documents of husband like Income Tax Returns for the last three years, bank statement for last six months etc.
      - 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. This is mandatory now. Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa:
        Kindly click here for complete list of Travel Insurance companies and detailed Information.
      - Marriage Certificate and Birth Certificate is required. Both these certificates first should be attested by the Ministry of External Affairs and than by the Embassy;
      - Please note two sets of photocopies of all documents are required.
      - After these attestations, Embassy accepts the complete set of documents for the visa processing.
      - Personal presence of the applicant is required. If Applicant has traveled to Schengen Countries in recent years OR has a valid or traveled Visa endorsement to USA, UK and Australia, then the personal presence may be exempted.
      - All the applications are referred to Finland for approval and can take upto 45 to 60 days after submission of compelete application.
      - Once the visa approval is received, it takes 24 hours for the visa stamping.
      - The Visa Fee has to be paid in form of a Demand Draft in favor of Embassy of Finland , payable in New Delhi.

Residence Permit for minors under 18 years	INR 18900
	Euro 250
Residence Permit for minors under 18 years (Electronic Application)	INR 16600
	Euro 220
Residence Permit	INR 35400
	Euro 470
Residence Permit (Electronic Application)	INR 31600
	Euro 420
Legalisation	INR 2300
	Euro 30

Student

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

- - - - A passport (and one photocopy of the same) which must be valid for at least six months beyond the visa expiry date. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
      - One Work Permit visa form OLE1 (9), photocopy of visa form allowed;
      - Two recent colour passport size photographs with a light background, not older than six months, size of the photo 35 x 47 mm, size of the face in the photo 25-35 mm from the top of the head to the tip of the jaw. Photograph should not have any stapler or pin marks disfiguring the face or background and must be pasted on the form.
      - A Covering letter from the applicant;
      - You need to provide two copies of the Letter of Acceptance from the University/ Institute and attested copies of certificates pertaining to Educational/ professional qualifications.
      - The applicants must also demonstrate the ability to cover their living costs and expenses in Finland out of their own funds or through a scholarship.
      - Students are required to attach the original of the Letter of Acceptance from the University/ Institute.
      - Attested copies of certificates pertaining to educational/professional qualifications.
      - 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. This is mandatory now. Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa:
        Kindly click here for complete list of Travel Insurance companies and detailed Information.
      - Bank statement of the sponsor from India with minimum balance of Euro 6000 equivalent in INR.
      - Please note two sets of photocopies of all documents are required.
      - All the applications are referred to Finland for approval and can take 45 to 60 days after the receipt of complete application.
      - Once the visa approval is received it takes 24 hours for the visa stamping.
      - The Visa Fee has to be paid in form of a Demand Draft in favor of Embassy of Finland , payable in New Delhi.

Residence Permit for Student	INR 27100
	Euro 360
Residence Permit for Student (Electronic Application)	INR 22600
	Euro 300
Legalisation	INR 2300
	Euro 30

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Finland

Schengen Country: Read more.

Tourist

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Schengen visa will need to appear in person in order to provide Biometric Data (Fingerprints and Photograph)… [Read in details] [Read in details]

- - A passport (and one photocopy of the same) which must be valid for at least six months beyond the visa expiry date. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
  - One visa form carefully completed, dated and signed by the traveler. The form can also be completed electronically and printed out.
  - Two recent colour passport size photographs with a light background, not older than six months, size of the photo 35 x 47 mm, size of the face in the photo 25-35 mm from the top of the head to the tip of the jaw. Photograph should not have any stapler or pin marks disfiguring the face or background and must be pasted on the form.
  - A covering letter from the company explaining the purpose of the visit.
  - Flight reservation (not a paid ticket), paid tickets are needed when the visa is granted.
  - An application explaining the purpose of visit.
  - If visiting friends/relatives, the original sponsorship/invitation letter explaining the history and the relationship of the persons in question must be enclosed. The time of travel and clarification as to who will pay the costs, attached with his/her bank statements for the past six months is also requirement.
  - Passport and ID copies from the Sponsor/Inviter in Finland.
  - Certificate of employment in original from the current Employer.
  - 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. This is mandatory now. Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa:
    - Kindly click here for complete list of Travel Insurance companies and detailed Information.
  - Hotel booking, matching onward visa.
  - Proof of sufficient funds in form of foreign exchange.
  - Bank statement for the last six months.
  - Income Tax returns for the last three years.
  - Visa validity, and stay allowed is at the discretion of the Embassy and according to the air ticket and request of the traveler.
  - Visa processing takes 10 to 12 working days.
  - The Visa Fee has to be paid in form of a Demand Draft in favor of Embassy of Finland , payable in New Delhi.

For all categories of visas	INR 4500
	Euro 60
6-11 years	INR 2600
	Euro 35
Under 6 years	INR 0
	Euro 0
VFS Service charge	INR 1560

Business

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Schengen visa will need to appear in person in order to provide Biometric Data (Fingerprints and Photograph)… [Read in details] [Read in details]

- - - A passport (and one photocopy of the same) which must be valid for at least six months beyond the visa expiry date. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
    - One visa form carefully completed, dated and signed by the traveler. The form can also be completed electronically and printed out.
    - Two recent colour passport size photographs with a light background, not older than six months, size of the photo 35 x 47 mm, size of the face in the photo 25-35 mm from the top of the head to the tip of the jaw. Photograph should not have any stapler or pin marks disfiguring the face or background and must be pasted on the form.
    - A covering letter from the company explaining the purpose of the visit.
    - Flight reservation (not a paid ticket), paid tickets are needed when the visa is granted.
    - A letter from the applicant explaining the purpose of the visit.
    - A an original free-form invitation letter from a business partner or an organization and a copy of it. The invitation letter states the contact information (name of the contact person, phone number and address), purpose and date of travel. In case the business partner or organization needs to invite the application more than one time, this information has to be given in the invitation letter. The numbers of entries are: one, two or multiple.
    - 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. This is mandatory now. Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa:
      - Kindly click here for complete list of Travel Insurance companies and detailed Information.
    - Hotel booking, matching onward visa.
    - Photo ID card of the Applicant.
    - Proof of sufficient funds in form of foreign exchange.
    - Bank statement for the last six months.
    - Income Tax returns for the last three years.
    - Visa validity, and stay allowed is at the discretion of the Embassy and according to the air ticket and request of the traveler.
    - Visa processing takes 10 to 12 working days.
    - The Visa Fee has to be paid in form of a Demand Draft in favor of Embassy of Finland , payable in New Delhi.

For all categories of visas	INR 4500
	Euro 60
6-11 years	INR 2600
	Euro 35
Under 6 years	INR 0
	Euro 0
VFS Service charge	INR 1560

Transit

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Schengen visa will need to appear in person in order to provide Biometric Data (Fingerprints and Photograph)… [Read in details] [Read in details]

- - - A passport (and one photocopy of the same) which must be valid for at least six months beyond the visa expiry date. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
    - One visa form, Photocopy of visa form allowed.
    - Two recent colour passport size photographs with a light background, not older than six months, size of the photo 35 x 47 mm, size of the face in the photo 25-35 mm from the top of the head to the tip of the jaw. Photograph should not have any stapler or pin marks disfiguring the face or background and must be pasted on the form.
    - A covering letter from the company explaining the purpose of the visit.
    - Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air tickets with photocopy.
    - An application explaining the purpose of visit.
    - If visiting friends/relatives, the original sponsorship/invitation letter explaining the history and the relationship of the persons in question must be enclosed. The time of travel and clarification as to who will pay the costs, attached with his/her bank statements for the past six months is also requirement.
    - 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. This is mandatory now. Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa:
      - Kindly click here for complete list of Travel Insurance companies and detailed Information.
    - Hotel booking, matching onward visa.
    - Proof of sufficient funds in form of foreign exchange.
    - Bank statement for the last six months.
    - Income Tax returns for the last three years.
    - Visa validity, and stay allowed, is at the discretion of the Embassy and according to the air ticket and request of the traveler.
    - Visa processing takes 10 to 12 working days.
    - The Visa Fee has to be paid in form of a Demand Draft in favor of Embassy of Finland , payable in New Delhi.

For all categories of visas	INR 4500
	Euro 60
6-11 years	INR 2600
	Euro 35
Under 6 years	INR 0
	Euro 0
VFS Service charge	INR 1560

Seamen

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Schengen visa will need to appear in person in order to provide Biometric Data (Fingerprints and Photograph)… [Read in details] [Read in details]

- - - - A passport (and one photocopy of the same) which must be valid for at least six months beyond the visa expiry date. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
      - One visa form, photocopy of visa form allowed
      - Two recent colour passport size photographs with a light background, not older than six months, size of the photo 35 x 47 mm, size of the face in the photo 25-35 mm from the top of the head to the tip of the jaw. Photograph should not have any stapler or pin marks disfiguring the face or background and must be pasted on the form.
      - An application from the Shipping Company in India, Giving the port of entry and explaining the purpose of visit
      - A fax message from the Shipping Company in Finland giving the particulars of the seamen, date and port of joining the ship should be sent to the Embassy directly
      - Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air tickets with photocopy.
      - A covering letter from the company explaining the purpose of the visit.
      - 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. This is mandatory now. Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa:
        Kindly click here for complete list of Travel Insurance companies and detailed Information.
      - Hotel booking, matching onward visa.
      - Proof of sufficient funds in form of foreign exchange;
      - Bank statement for the last six months.
      - Income Tax returns for the last three years.
      - Visa validity, and stay allowed, is at the discretion of the Embassy and according to the air ticket and request of the traveler.
      - Visa processing takes 10 to 12 working days.
      - The Visa Fee has to be paid in form of a Demand Draft in favor of Embassy of Finland , payable in New Delhi.

For all categories of visas	INR 4500
	Euro 60
6-11 years	INR 2600
	Euro 35
Under 6 years	INR 0
	Euro 0
VFS Service charge	INR 1560

Work Permit

Note: As per the new rule of the Embassy personal presence will be required now, even if the Applicant has travelled or is holding valid visa for USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Personal presence will not be required if the Applicant has travelled earlier to Schengen State if NOT than Personal Presence is mandatory now for all the Applicants.

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

- - - - A passport (and one photocopy of the same) which must be valid for at least six months beyond the visa expiry date. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
      - One Work Permit visa form ( OLE19 ), photocopy of visa form allowed.
      - Two recent colour passport size photographs with a light background, not older than six months, size of the photo 35 x 47 mm, size of the face in the photo 25-35 mm from the top of the head to the tip of the jaw. Photograph should not have any stapler or pin marks disfiguring the face or background and must be pasted on the form.
      - A Covering letter from the applicant on company’s letter head stating his name, designation, purpose of visit.
      - An original approval from the Labour Office in Finland.
      - Copy of certificate of employment/letter of appointment issued by the Employer in Finland.
      - Copy of Educational & Professional qualification and also work Experience Certificate.
      - Confirmed return air tickets with photocopy of the same.
      - A covering letter from the company explaining the purpose of the visit.
      - 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. This is mandatory now. Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa:
        Kindly click here for complete list of Travel Insurance companies and detailed Information.
      - A letter from the applicant explaining the purpose of the visit.
      - Certain categories of Employment need Medical Clearance and the Applicant needs to undergo a medical examination.
      - All the applications are referred to Finland for approval and can take 4 to 6 weeks after the receipt of complete application.
      - Personal presence of the applicant might be required. It is at the discretion of the embassy.
      - The Visa Fee has to be paid in form of a Demand Draft in favor of Embassy of Finland , payable in New Delhi.

Residence Permit for Employment	INR 39200
	Euro 520
Legalisation	INR 2300
	Euro 30
Residence Permit for Employment (Electronic Application)	INR 32600
	Euro 450

Dependent Visa

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

- - - - A passport (and one photocopy of the same) which must be valid for at least six months beyond the visa expiry date. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
      - One Work Permit visa form OLE1 (9) plus OLE 2 1 (5) to be completed by wife, photocopy of visa form allowed; One form OLE 2 1 (5) has to be completed by husband as a supporting visa form;
      - One Work Permit visa form OLE1 (9) plus OLE 3 1 (5) to be completed in case of child, photocopy of visa form allowed.
      - Two recent colour passport size photographs with a light background, not older than six months, size of the photo 35 x 47 mm, size of the face in the photo 25-35 mm from the top of the head to the tip of the jaw. Photograph should not have any stapler or pin marks disfiguring the face or background and must be pasted on the form.
      - A Covering letter from the Applicant, and a support letter from the husbands company is necessary.
      - Photocopy of passport and visa copy of the husband.
      - Financial documents of husband like Income Tax Returns for the last three years, bank statement for last six months etc.
      - 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. This is mandatory now. Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa:
        Kindly click here for complete list of Travel Insurance companies and detailed Information.
      - Marriage Certificate and Birth Certificate is required. Both these certificates first should be attested by the Ministry of External Affairs and than by the Embassy;
      - Please note two sets of photocopies of all documents are required.
      - After these attestations, Embassy accepts the complete set of documents for the visa processing.
      - Personal presence of the applicant is required. If Applicant has traveled to Schengen Countries in recent years OR has a valid or traveled Visa endorsement to USA, UK and Australia, then the personal presence may be exempted.
      - All the applications are referred to Finland for approval and can take upto 45 to 60 days after submission of compelete application.
      - Once the visa approval is received, it takes 24 hours for the visa stamping.
      - The Visa Fee has to be paid in form of a Demand Draft in favor of Embassy of Finland , payable in New Delhi.

Residence Permit for minors under 18 years	INR 18900
	Euro 250
Residence Permit for minors under 18 years (Electronic Application)	INR 16600
	Euro 220
Residence Permit	INR 35400
	Euro 470
Residence Permit (Electronic Application)	INR 31600
	Euro 420
Legalisation	INR 2300
	Euro 30

Student

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

- - - - A passport (and one photocopy of the same) which must be valid for at least six months beyond the visa expiry date. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
      - One Work Permit visa form OLE1 (9), photocopy of visa form allowed;
      - Two recent colour passport size photographs with a light background, not older than six months, size of the photo 35 x 47 mm, size of the face in the photo 25-35 mm from the top of the head to the tip of the jaw. Photograph should not have any stapler or pin marks disfiguring the face or background and must be pasted on the form.
      - A Covering letter from the applicant;
      - You need to provide two copies of the Letter of Acceptance from the University/ Institute and attested copies of certificates pertaining to Educational/ professional qualifications.
      - The applicants must also demonstrate the ability to cover their living costs and expenses in Finland out of their own funds or through a scholarship.
      - Students are required to attach the original of the Letter of Acceptance from the University/ Institute.
      - Attested copies of certificates pertaining to educational/professional qualifications.
      - 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. This is mandatory now. Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa:
        Kindly click here for complete list of Travel Insurance companies and detailed Information.
      - Bank statement of the sponsor from India with minimum balance of Euro 6000 equivalent in INR.
      - Please note two sets of photocopies of all documents are required.
      - All the applications are referred to Finland for approval and can take 45 to 60 days after the receipt of complete application.
      - Once the visa approval is received it takes 24 hours for the visa stamping.
      - The Visa Fee has to be paid in form of a Demand Draft in favor of Embassy of Finland , payable in New Delhi.

Residence Permit for Student	INR 27100
	Euro 360
Residence Permit for Student (Electronic Application)	INR 22600
	Euro 300
Legalisation	INR 2300
	Euro 30

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Finland

The Visa Documentation same as New Delhi. All the The applicants can sumbit there documents but applications are sent to New Delhi for visa stamping.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Finland

The Visa Documentation same as New Delhi. All the The applicants can sumbit there documents but applications are sent to New Delhi for visa stamping.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Finland

The Visa Documentation same as New Delhi. All the The applicants can sumbit there documents but applications are sent to New Delhi for visa stamping.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Finland

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Name	Embassy of Finland
Address	E-3 Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri,
City	New Delhi - 110 021
Helpline	4149 7500, 41497570 (Visa Section 1400 to 1600 hrs on Friday 1200 to 1300 hrs)
Fax	4149 7555, 41497560
Working Days	Mon to Thu
Office Timings	0830 to 1645 hrs
Submission Timings	1000 to 1200 hrs
Collection Timings	1600 to 1700 hrs (Friday 1300 to 1345 hrs)
Email ID's	sanomat.nde @formin.fi
Notes	Friday: No applications will be received.
Jurisdiction to Apply	No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.

Name	Finland Visa Application Centre
Address	Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Mezzanine Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place,
City	New Delhi - 110 001
Helpline	022-67866026
Working Days	Mon to Fri
Office Timings	0800 to 1700 hrs
Submission Timings	0900 to 1600 hrs
Collection Timings	0900 to 1200 hrs and 1300 to 1600 hrs
Email ID's	info.finlandin @vfshelpline.com
Jurisdiction to Apply	No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.

Name	Honorary Consulate of Finland
Address	C-305, Dharam Palace, 100-103 N S Patkar Marg,
City	Mumbai - 400 007
Helpline	022- 6639 0033
Fax	022- 6639 0044
Working Days	Mon to Fri
Office Timings	0900 to 1700 hrs
Submission Timings	finconsmumbai @shrenuj.com
Email ID's	finconsmumbai @shrenuj.com
Notes	Visa is not handled. Passports are sent to New Delhi.
Jurisdiction to Apply	No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.

Name	Finland Visa Application Centre
Address	Trade Centre, 3rd Floor, 'G' Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East),
City	Mumbai- 400 051
Helpline	022-67866026
Working Days	Mon to Fri
Office Timings	0800 to 1700 hrs
Submission Timings	0800 to 1200 hrs, 1300 to 1500 hrs and 0800 to 1100 hrs (Travel agents)
Collection Timings	0900 to 1700 hrs
Email ID's	info.finlandin @vfshelpline.com
Jurisdiction to Apply	No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.

Name	Honorary Consulate of Finland
Address	C/o Mahadev Paper Corporation, 7A, A.J.C. Bose Road, 2nd Floor,
City	Kolkata - 700 017
Helpline	033- 2287 4328, 2290 1960
Fax	033- 2287 4329
Working Days	Mon to Fri
Office Timings	0900 to 1700 hrs
Email ID's	mpc3408 @dataone.in
Jurisdiction to Apply	Visa is not handled. Passports are sent to New Delhi.

Name	Honorary Consulate of Finland in Bangalore
Address	C/o. Kirloskar Systems Ltd., 7th Floor, Embassy Star, No. 8, Palace Road, Vasanth Nagar,
City	Bangalore - 560 052
Helpline	080- 4165 9828
Fax	080- 4132 7560
Email ID's	s.shirolkar @ijik.org, geetanjili @kirloskar.com
Jurisdiction to Apply	No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.

Name	Consulate General of Finland
Address	No. 410/6, Bauddhaloka Mawatha
City	Colombo 7
Helpline	+ 94 11 266 2558
Fax	+ 94 11 266 2558
Working Days	+ 94 11 266 2558
Email ID's	sivaratnam @aitkenspence.lk , sivaratnamfinland @hotmail.com
Jurisdiction to Apply	No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.

Finland

Finland

Diplomatic Missions in India

Name: Finland

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Finland

Tourist

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

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Business

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

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Transit

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Schengen visa will need to appear in person in order to provide Biometric Data (Fingerprints and Photograph)… [Read in details] [Read in details]

Seamen

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Schengen visa will need to appear in person in order to provide Biometric Data (Fingerprints and Photograph)… [Read in details] [Read in details]

Work Permit

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Dependent Visa

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Student

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Finland

Tourist

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Schengen visa will need to appear in person in order to provide Biometric Data (Fingerprints and Photograph)… [Read in details] [Read in details]

Business

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Schengen visa will need to appear in person in order to provide Biometric Data (Fingerprints and Photograph)… [Read in details] [Read in details]

Transit

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Schengen visa will need to appear in person in order to provide Biometric Data (Fingerprints and Photograph)… [Read in details] [Read in details]

Seamen

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Schengen visa will need to appear in person in order to provide Biometric Data (Fingerprints and Photograph)… [Read in details] [Read in details]

Work Permit

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Dependent Visa

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Student

Please make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letter must have matching dates.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Finland

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Finland

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Finland

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Finland

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