🇫🇮 Finland Tourist Visa
Dear visitor, welcome to our information page about the Finland tourist visa application process. On the following page, you can find the updated list of documents required for a Finland tourist visa in 2025, along with detailed information about the visa application form and appointment procedures.
In Finland tourist visa applications, the applicant must personally be present on the day of the appointment to provide biometric data. Fingerprint registration is a mandatory procedure introduced by Schengen countries. However, if you have obtained a Schengen visa with the VIS label in the last five years, you may be exempt from this requirement. You can check your fingerprint exemption status with our Schengen authorities. All Finland Schengen visa applications made from Turkey are evaluated by the Finland Embassy in Ankara, and biometric data can be provided either in Istanbul or Ankara.
During your visa application, our authorized specialists provide full support at every stage, including the preparation and verification of documents, completion of the online application form, and scheduling of your appointment. For personal inquiries regarding your Finland Schengen visa application, you can contact our call center or send an e-mail to our representatives.
For Finland tourist visa applications, the required documents consist of standard documents and additional documents depending on your occupational status. The application form must be filled out in English and signed. Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the end of your trip and must contain at least two blank pages. Copies of the identification page, stamped pages, and previously obtained visas such as Schengen, United States, or United Kingdom visas must also be included. In addition, a photocopy of your ID card, a fully detailed population registration sample, bank account statements for the last three months with bank signature circulars, salary slips for the last three months, and if applicable, an employer’s letter must be submitted. Employees must provide their SGK employment entry and service record, farmers must present a certified farming certificate from the Chamber of Agriculture, company owners must provide a Chamber of Commerce registration, a copy of the Trade Registry Gazette, and a tax certificate, retirees must submit a retirement certificate or bank book, students must provide a student certificate, and minors must present a consent letter if traveling alone or with only one parent.
In Finland tourist visa applications, travel health insurance, hotel, and flight reservation documents must also be prepared. Travel health insurance must have a minimum coverage of €30,000 and cover the entire duration of the trip. For short-term trips, travel health insurance is included in our services. Flight and hotel reservation documents must also be included in the application file and must be consistent with your travel plan. Upon request, your passport can be delivered to your home or business address by courier once processing has been completed.
Finland tourist visa applications are generally finalized within eight to fifteen business days. This period may be extended depending on the workload of the embassy and around public holidays. For applications made with a foreign passport, the processing time may also be longer.
When your application is completed and you receive your passport, you must check your name and surname, photo, visa validity period, number of entries, and days of stay. If you detect any errors, you must inform the consular authorities without delay. During the process, the Finland Embassy reserves the right to request additional documents. Furthermore, in your Schengen visa applications, it is important to provide documents proving that you will return to your home country after your trip. This will facilitate the approval of your visa and increase the chances of obtaining a longer-term Finland visa.