Visas

General information

The Schengen agreement allows you to obtain a visa that is valid in 25 European countries. The Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

A Schengen visa can be applied for at the Embassy or Consulate of the country of your MAIN DESTINATION. If no country is your main destination, you should apply at the Embassy or Consulate of the country of your FIRST DESTINATION.

• Check out the visa requirements in the Schengen area and travel documents accepted by Finland.
  
  Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland: Visa requirement in the Schengen area by country and travel documents accepted by Finland

Application form

Download schengen visa application form as a PDF-file

Schengen visa EC109 2010 (en)  (PDF, 76 kB)

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Note: When applying for a Schengen visa, submit a signed Schengen visa application form with the necessary documents. Before sending the form, please check that you have answered all questions.

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Visa fees

Payment may be in the form of cash, a money order, or a certified check. Please note that FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE if the visa application is withdrawn or the visa denied. The fees are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations.

If you wish your passport to be mailed back to you, please add payment for registered mail or for overnight delivery by FedEx. You may also provide a prepaid, self-addressed envelope.