Finland

د.إ 700

Visa Requirements

Documents for a Finnish visa application must be filled in using capital letters.

  • Valid passport
    • At least 2 blank pages
    • With the applicant’s signature
    • Not more than 10 years old
    • Valid for at least 3 months after the expiration of the requested visa
    • Previous passport, if applicable
  • Passport-sized photos
    • Size 3.5 x 4.5 cm
    • Plain white background
    • Taken within the past 6 months
    • Forward-facing with facial features visible and clear
  • Completed application form
  • Biometric data (Fingerprints)
  • Visa fee
  • Documents pertinent to your trip
    • Travel Itinerary or plan
    • Proof of return to the country of residence or forward ticket to another country
    • Reason for travel to Finland
    • Flight reservations
    • Proof of financial means (bank statements over the last 3-month period, personal properties, and/or other assets)
    • Proof of accommodations (with booking reference number, location, and contact number of the hotel)
  • Travel medical insurance
    • Valid through the entire visa period
    • Valid in all Schengen countries
    • A minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR must be purchased
    • Insurance conditions such as validity, duration, and extent of your coverage to be clearly stated on the confirmation letter or insurance document
  • Employment letter with the following information:
    • Name and address of employer
    • Nature of employment
    • Starting date of employment
    • Salary
    • Purpose of travel
    • Duration of time off from work for travel
  • Scans (copies) of:
    • Personal-ID page of passport.
    • Older Schengen visas (if relevant).
    • Residence permit (if relevant).

Description

Finland covers an area of approximately 338,455 square kilometers (130,678 square miles), making it the eighth-largest country in Europe by area. It is bordered by Sweden to the west, Norway to the north, Russia to the east, and the Baltic Sea to the south.

  • Regions: Finland is divided into 19 regions, each with its own administrative structure. Major regions include Uusimaa (where the capital Helsinki is located), Lapland, and the Lake District.
  • Major Cities: The capital city is Helsinki, located on the southern coast. Other major cities include Espoo, Tampere, Oulu, and Turku.
  • Terrain: The landscape of Finland is characterized by its extensive forests, thousands of lakes, and rugged terrain. The country has around 188,000 lakes and approximately 179,000 islands.
  • Climate: Finland has a temperate climate with marked seasonal variations. Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures often falling below -10°C (14°F), especially in the northern part of the country. Summers are relatively mild, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The country experiences significant daylight variations, with the Midnight Sun occurring in the summer and Polar Night in the winter, particularly in Lapland.