Finland Visitor Visa for Indian Citizens

Primary Documents

• Completed Visa Application Form: Completely filled and signed by the applicant.
• Personal Covering Letter: Original letter with travel plan detailing purpose of visit and relationship with host. If the applicant is submitting the applications of his/her family, then all applications must include a copy of the covering letter.
• Flight Reservation: Confirmed round-trip flight booking with passenger names & detailed travel itinerary.
• Proof of Accommodation: Confirmed hotel bookings or confirmation letter of stay with host covering the entire stay in Finland.
• Travel Insurance: Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro / 50,000 USD / 50,000 CHF per person. Coverage of all expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment. The insurance has to cover the entire stay in Schengen territory.
• Valid National Passport: Issued within the last 10 years and with at least 6 months validity after the scheduled return, with at least two blank pages. Handwritten passports and passports with observations regarding the front page (bio data) cannot be accepted.
• Photocopy of Passport: Clear photocopy of the passport (Front & Back).
• Passport Size Pictures: A recent, passport-size, color photograph with white background not older than 3 months, showing your head and shoulders, with your face covering 70-80% of the image (size 35 – 40 mm in width, not copied or scanned picture). Soft copy is required.
• Previous Passport/s: If any, bound together with rubber band, not stapled. Photocopy of previous UK, USA and Schengen visa copies.

Financial Documents

• Personal Bank Statement: Personal bank statement of last 6 months with stamp & signature from bank (strictly original format A4 paper).
• Income Tax Returns: Personal ITR or tax documents of last 3 years.

Category-Specific Additional Requirements

Invitee Documents (Host in Finland)

• Invitation Letter: Formal invitation letter from host stating relationship, stay arrangements, and purpose.
• Current Status Document: Finnish passport copy or Finnish resident permit (oleskelulupa) copy of host.
• Host Bank Statement: Bank statement of invitee for last 6 months with stamp (if host is supporting/sponsoring expenses).
• Address Proof: Proof of residence / address registration proof (kotikunta) in Finland.
• Occupation Proof: Employment contract or salary slips of host in Finland (if available).

If Sponsored (Third-Party / Relative Sponsorship)

• Sponsor Identification: Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card, or Resident permit.
• Bank Statement: Updated bank statement of last 6 months stamped and signed.
• Salary Slips: Salary slips of last six months.
• Tax Documents: Personal Tax Documents / ITR of last 3 years.