FINLAND

VISA REQUIRED

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Nationality: 
Destination: Finland
Purpose of trip: Family Visit

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IMPORTANT / IN-PERSON APPLICATION

PLEASE READ THE RED FLAGS SECTION BELOW CAREFULLY

  • VISA VALIDITY

Varied validity. All visa issuance is subject to consular discretion. 

Generally it is advisable to make a 6 month multiple entry visa request. Please also note that all Schengen visas allow a stay of up to 90 days in every 180 day period. 

  • APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENT (IN-PERSON)

Please note that the Finland (VFSGlobal) Visa Application Centre only accepts visa applications via an appointment system. YOU MUST ATTEND THE APPOINTMENT IN-PERSON YOURSELF TO FILE THE APPLICATION (see also below biometric enrolment requirement). 

To make an appointment, please book online (http://www.vfsglobal.com/Finland/UK/Schedule-an-Appointment.html). You may also re-schedule / cancel the appointment using the same web link. 

  • BIOMETRIC ENROLMENT

All Schengen visa applicants (apart from Minors under 12 years old) are required to enrol their biometric data when submitting a Schengen visa application. These biometric data will be collected using a quick, discreet and non-intrusive process that captures a facial image with a digital camera and a 10-digit fingerprint scan with a digital fingerprint scanner.

  • CONSULAR FEES PAYMENT

You must also make payment of the consular fees yourself (see processing times section below for full pricing structure)

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Manchester and Edinburgh), Credit/Debit card or Postal Orders in the name of “Finland Visa Application Centre”. Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted. 

  • RETURN DELIVERY

When applicants are unable to collect in person themselves, they may authorise another person to collect the passport on their behalf. The nominated person will need to bring an authorisation letter (see example here) signed by the applicant, the applicant’s passport photocopy with the stapled receipt and some proof of Identity (with photograph).

Alternatively, applicants unable to collect their passports within the given time slots, always can opt for Courier Service, whereby passports are returned via Courier Delivery DX at an additional fee of £15.00 per envelope/passport (see below).

Courier service

Using the Courier Service allows applicants to have their Passport/Travel document returned by Special Delivery; VFS uses the services of the private courier company DX to any delivery address in the United Kingdom chosen by the applicant. This can be purchased at the time of the visa application submission and you will receive a DX reference number, which can be tracked on the courier company’s website (www.dxdelivery.com) in order to obtain an update about the courier process at any given time.

  • EMBASSY INFORMATION

Finland Republic Visa Application Centre
66 Wilson Street
London
EC2A 2BT

Tel: 0871 376 2101
Email: info.ukfinland@vfshelpline.com
Website: http://www.vfsglobal.com/finland/uk/index.html

Passport collection time: 16:00 to 17:30 (Monday to Friday)
OTHER LOCATIONS (EDINBURGH OR MANCHESTER): http://www.vfsglobal.com/finland/uk/contact-us.html

NEXT STEPS

DRAG N' DROP (REVIEW PROCESS) / RECEIPT OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS:

Global Visas can assist with arranging the appointment, reviewing your documents and provide guidance on what to expect, before the scheduled date / time. This will ensure upon presentation of your documents to the visa officer at the Finland Visa Application Centre, there are no errors (which can lead to additional complications / further requests and ultimately, delays in processing). UNFORTUNATELY, GIVEN THE APPLICANT IS REQUESTED TO ATTEND IN-PERSON, SUCH APPLICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO HIGHER SCRUTINY THEREFORE WE HIGHLY ADVISE TO USE THE GLOBAL VISAS REVIEW ONLY SERVICE.

FINLAND FAMILY VISIT (SCHENGEN) VISA REQUIREMENTS

Original passport. This must:

  • be valid for more than 3 months beyond the validity of the requested visa
  • be signed and issued less than 10 years ago
  • have at least two blank visa pages

Two original recent 45mm x 35mm colour photographs. These must:

  • be taken within the last month
  • be taken against a plain light background and printed on photographic paper
  • show full frontal face, have a neutral expression and your mouth closed
  • have eyes open and free from reflection or glare from glasses
  • not have hair in front of face or have a head covering (unless it’s for religious or medical reasons)

DO NOT ATTACH THE PHOTOGRAPHS TO THE APPLICATION FORM

Signed, fully completed and submitted original application form. Please complete online at: https://www.vfsvisaonline.com/OnlineVAF-Finland?Country=3K7ncRb/zYQdNEeG54PmrXcC/ikBEem+t1owkOk/9D4=

EMPLOYMENT

Signed and completed original proof of employment letter from your home employer. This must be signed by a member of your HR, or a member of your management team. If the latter, this person must be at least a manager grade and/or at least the same grade as yourself, and must be aware of your trip.

Please see template attached: Estonia – Proof of Employment letter. Alternatively, the letter must include the following information:

  • Addressed to the ”The Embassy of Finland, London”.
  • Letter needs to be on home employer headed paper
  • Letter need to be signed by authorised signatory of the home employer
  • Include the UK company registration number
  • Purpose of visit
  • Confirm the applicant is an employee of the company
  • Applicant’s name and nationality
  • Start date of employment and job title 
  • Passport number and DOB
  • Start & Expiry date of the passport
  • Dates of travel to Finland and scheduled return date to work

AND/OR 

Payslips for the last 3 months.

SELF EMPLOYED

Original
 recent letter from accountant, banker or solicitor, stating self- employment or business ownership in the United Kingdom.

STUDENT

Original recent, official and signed letter from United Kingdom school, college or university stating date of issue, name of the applicant and type of studies and number of lessons (hours) per week and attendance record.

Signed / dated and completed original invitation letter with clear copy of inviter’s passport data page and/or Finnish residence permit. The letter must state inviter’s full contact details, relationship to the applicant, duration and dates of the intended visit. 

Proof of valid travel insurance. It must:

  • cover any costs of repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical care and/or emergency hospital care or death during your stay in the Schengen territory.
  • be valid for the whole of the Schengen territory and the whole of the stay.
  • have a minimum cover is 30,000 EUR (EHIC cards are not accepted as proof of valid travel health insurance).

A clear colour copy is acceptable.

Clear colour copy of confirmed travel itinerary: mentioning applicant’s name and travel dates.

Clear original copies of your last 3 months bank statements, as a proof of sufficient funds. These must:

  • show a sufficient amount per day of stay, to cover the expenses during the intended stay in Czech Republic and for the return to the UK
  • clearly state your name, address

Bank statements which are downloaded from the internet must be stamped/certified by the bank.

Signed and completed original checklist form. Please see attached here.

Valid proof of UK residence. This must be presented as your valid UK residency visa in your passport / in the form of a valid UK Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card. A clear colour copy is acceptable.

 This must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area.

PROCESSING TIMES / FEES

All fees are charged per individual traveller. Please click here to see the Global Visas service fees pricing structure, for cancelled cases. 

All consular fees however are non-refundable once the application has been submitted; including if the application is then rejected or if you are issued a different visa validity to that requested.

Furthermore, the below quoted Global visas service fees are for REVIEW ONLY.

10 - 15 working days service:

Varied validity

Global visas service fees
Consular fees

£80.00 excl. VAT
£53.00 incl. VAT

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PROCESSING TIMES / FEES

All fees are charged per individual traveller. Please click here to see the Global Visas service fees pricing structure, for cancelled cases. 

All consular fees however are non-refundable once the application has been submitted; including if the application is then rejected or if you are issued a different visa validity to that requested.

Furthermore, the below quoted Global visas service fees are for REVIEW ONLY.

10 - 15 working days service:

Varied validity

Global visas service fees:
£80.00 excl. VAT

Consular fees:
£53.00 incl. VAT

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