How to prepare for a Finnish tourist visa, how long does it take and the easiest way to pass?

 Finland is a dream destination for many Vietnamese tourists. And to have the opportunity to set foot in this beautiful land, applying for a Finnish visa is the first thing you must do. So how to apply for a Finnish tourist visa, what are the fees, what should be noted?

Records need to prepare when applying for a Finnish tourist visa 

How is a set of Finnish tourist visa application ? First of all, you must prepare fully, followed by meeting the requirements given by the Embassy. A complete and necessary set of documents includes: 

 

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Proof of identity

• Original passport and copy are valid for a minimum of 3 months, and must remain at least 2 consecutive blank pages 
• Finnish visa application form
• 2 passport photos 3.5cm x 4.5cm 
• If married, notarized photo of marriage registration 
• Notarized copy of household registration book 
• If you are under 18 years old, traveling with your parents, you must have a birth certificate approved by the parents to take your child with you 

 

Demonstrate financial

Want to get a Finnish tourist visa quickly, the financial proof is an important process. Here are the profiles you should prepare: 

• Statement of a bank account for the last 3 months.
• The savings book has the lowest account of 120 million dong. 
• Monthly payroll. 
• Red book, car registration. 

 

Passport 

 

Prove work

• The employment contract, the appointment letter, and the leave application form approved by the company. 
• Business license, tax statement for the last 3 months (if you own a business). 
• Retirement book, retirement decision sheet (if applicant is retired). 

 

Proof of trip schedule

• Confirmation of hotel reservation and round-trip air ticket. 
• Travel insurance contract. 
• The specific schedule of the tour. 

 

Visa Schengen 

 

Note: The above documents are as new as possible, so that there are no signs of corrections, crumples, ... You must translate the information into English before submitting. Assets such as houses and cars with great value, the easier it is to be parked. If the applicant is less than 18 years old, he / she must submit a birth certificate, documents approved by parents. 

 

Does applying for a Finland visa need an interview?

According to Finnish travel experience , there are cases where the Embassy of Finland needs to confirm more information of the applicant, it will require an interview. However, if you get called, you don't need to worry too much. Most of the questions will be how long you are in Finland, for what, who to, where in the country of Finland, ... These questions are intended to verify the information that the applicant recorded on the file.  

So to have a successful Finnish tourist visa interview , what do you need to do? First you should choose elegant clothes, not too colorful, especially not late. When answering, you need to maintain a confident attitude and must answer matching what you have entered into the profile. If only a slight deviation is needed, the visa application will be delayed. 

 

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How long will it take to apply for a Finnish tourist visa?

Usually, the time for the Ambassador to process the application for a Finnish tourist visa is about 3-4 weeks. If you pass, please pay attention to the date written on your appointment and then go to the Embassy to get the visa that has been posted on your passport. If unfortunately failed and want to apply for another visa, please note that your profile needs to be changed more strongly than the previous one (better financial records, passports with more immigration marks in many countries.). 

Please keep in mind that when traveling to Finland , with 90 days of stay, you will not be allowed to overstay even 1 day. It is best when you travel for up to 1 month so that you can be more smoothly in the next visa application. When you overstay, it will greatly affect the application for a visa to other European countries. So please note the time, travel schedule and date on the right date. 

 

Usually you will apply for a Finnish tourist visa from 3-4 weeks 

 

Which country can I use a Finnish tourist visa to enter?

You can but want to be admitted to other countries when choosing a Finnish Schengen visa. Note that if you want to enter the Schengen area on a Finnish visa , you will have to enter Finland first and stay here the longest. Duration of stay is 30 days. 

However, this will apply when you are eligible for the economy. Before going, please consult how those countries have their spending limits to prepare. When traveling between many countries, remember to bring all your identification. Because even if you are allowed to travel, it is possible to be kept by the customs to check documents. You can also take the initiative in writing in which country you are going to, what to do and when. 

 

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Finnish travel insurance

The Embassy has recommended that when applicants come to apply for a Finnish tourist visa, they must have travel insurance. This coverage will be waived if you are an EU citizen, Finnish citizen or EEA citizen. Insurance will be valued at 30,000 EUR and will be valid for the applicant to be able to pay the cost of medical treatment, ... 

Travel insurance is a must have when coming to Finland. The unfortunate things such as illnesses, accidents, baggage incidents, flight delays, ... When buying insurance will prove that you have a high responsibility for your safety. 

 

Finland has many beautiful destinations 

 

Hopefully, the above sharing will help you get the most useful information about how to apply for a Finnish tourist visa . From there, the journey of conquering this beautiful country will become easier and more favorable.