VISA DOCUMENTS

Visa documentation is a crucial and essential step before the visa process. Visitors from UK applying for visa Finland Tourist Visa need to be prepared with certain documents with accurate details mentioned to the best of their knowledge. The duration of visa approval and allotment depends on the accuracy of these documents. As a tourist in Finland you are required to have visa Finland Schengen Visa for entry to the country. In addition to the specific documents required as per the status of the applicant, there are certain documents of a general nature that are required for each application.

Finland visa application from UK - Standard Documents Required

There are certain standard document requirements that must be met by travelers for Finland Visa UK. These include:

• Finland visa application form - Applicants are required to completely fill the online Finland Visa application form, take out its print & duly sign it at required places. Application form for minors has to be signed by both the parents at all the required places. Ensure that the information provided in this form complies with the information given in the rest of the Visa documents
• Valid passport with UK Residency Permit - The applicant needs to furnish his / her UK’s residency permit along with his valid passport which should not be more than 10 years old with a minimum of two blank unmarked pages. In addition, the passport should be valid for a minimum duration of three months beyond the intended stay in Finland.
• Passport size photographs - Two recent passport format photographs should be furnished by the applicant. It should not be more than 3 months old. The photograph should reveal the full facial features of the applicant with adequate brightness and color contrast (the background should be light coloured). In addition, the applicant shouldn’t be wearing any head coverings in the photograph
• Cover letter (on company letterhead if the applicant is a proprietor) - A cover letter must be furnished stating:
  1. The purpose of visit to Finland
  2. Name of applicant and other members traveling
  3. Travel dates, itinerary and duration of stay.
  4. Who is going to bear the expenses
  5. In case of an invitation from a resident in Finland, the invitation should be furnished with the cover letter.
• Travel health insurance -Travel & medical insurance for the intended duration of stay in Finland is a must when applying for the visa. A minimum cover of EUR 30,000 is required by the Finland consulate from any of the approved insurance agencies.
• Proof of Travel - A document revealing round-trip flight itinerary information including flight numbers, dates, and the applicant details should be furnished. In case you are traveling by car, the applicant needs to furnish the driving license and vehicle registration documents with the complete travel itinerary.
  If the applicant is not driving the car to the Schengen Area, then a signed and dated cover letter by the driver should be provided, in order to confirm the joint travel with the applicant along with the travel dates
• Proof of Accommodation - The proof of advance hotel booking or rental agreement for the intended stay in Finland should be revealed in a document. This includes intended stay duration, with the name and contact details of the hotel where the applicant would be staying.
  Booking and paying for these rooms without a confirmed visa is a scary thought. Hence it is better to work with a travel agent who can book a room for you on the basis of a small token payment for documentation purposes.
• Means of Subsistence - The applicant should furnish proof of income to ensure that he/she has enough funds-to support themselves for the intended stay in Finland. The proof should include:
  1. The applicant’s UK’s bank account statement which should not be more than 3 months old
  2. The credit card statement,
  3. Salary slips (in case employed) for the last 3 months.
  4. In the case of Proprietorship: Original Company bank statement for the last two months.
  5. A traveler’s cheque
• Checklist - Tick the documents submitted and add this checklist to your application file.

visa Online Finland Visa - Supporting Documents

There are certain supporting document requirements that must be met by travelers for Finland Visa UK. These include:

• Employed - Those travelers who are employed need to furnish the following documents:
  1. Employment Contract/ Appointment letter
  2. Employer’s permission for the leave.
  3. Latest six months current bank account statement
  4. Income tax return form
• Self - employed - Those travelers who are self employed need to furnish the following documents:
  1. Company registration certificate
  2. Company bank statement of the latest 6 months
  3. Income Tax Return (ITR)
• Student - Those travelers who are student need to furnish the following documents:
  1. The proof of enrolment
  2. No objection certificate from the school/university duly signed stating the name and position of the signee
• Retired - Those travelers who are retired need to furnish the following documents:
  1. Retired Employees: Last 6 months pension statement
  2. Retired Businessman/ Proprietor: Proof of income generated by ownership of property or business for the last six months
• Spouse of UK National - Those travelers who are Spouse of UK National need to furnish the following documents:
  1. Marriage certificate which should be in English or Finland translation and the translation should be certified as a true copy either by the Legalization Bureau of Foreign office of UK or by the embassy of the country where the marriage took place
  2. The valid passport of the spouse
  3. A cover letter duly signed from the spouse’s employer
  4. Spouse’s Proof of Funds
• Minor - In case if Minor is traveling with parent or parents, additional Finland Visa Requirements include:
  1. Finland application form signed by both the parents.
  2. Birth certificate of the minor traveling to Finland.
  3. Family court order (In cases where only one parent has full custody over the child)
  4. Certified copies of ID/passport of both parents.
  5. If the minor is traveling with a third party: In addition to the above-mentioned documents, the additional documents required include:
  6. A notarized and legalized parental authorization to travel to Finland , signed by both parents/guardians
  7. Passport of the accompanying person containing his/ her data, and expiry date, a recent photograph and valid visa copy

Other than the above mentioned documents, the Consulate General of Finland reserves the right to request for additional documents or personal interview.