Visa guide · added October 2026

Finland Visa Guide

Finland is in the Schengen Area, so Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa. Applications are submitted in person, by appointment, at a Finland visa application centre run by VFS Global. The fee is €90.

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Visa facts checked against official sources on 6 October 2026

Do Indians need a visa for Finland?

Finland is in the Schengen Area, so Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa. Applications are submitted in person, by appointment, at a Finland visa application centre run by VFS Global. The fee is €90.

Finland visa options for Indians

OptionWho it is forStay and validityOfficial fee
Schengen short-stay visaTourism, business and family visitsUp to 90 days in any 180-day period€90 (INR 10,000)

Finland visa fees

OptionOfficial fee
Schengen short-stay visa€90 (INR 10,000)

The fee is the one listed by the Embassy of Finland in New Delhi. The visa application centre may charge an additional service fee. The rupee amount changes with exchange rates.

Documents required

Official sources do not give a full list for every case; these are the documents applicants are normally asked for. Confirm the exact list when you apply.

  • Completed Schengen visa application form with photograph
  • Passport valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area, issued within the previous 10 years
  • Travel medical insurance covering the Schengen Area
  • Flight reservation and proof of accommodation
  • Proof of funds and of your employment or studies
  • Supporting documents for the purpose of your trip

How to apply

1

Book an appointment at a Finland visa application centre run by VFS Global.

2

Submit your application in person. Your biometric identifiers are collected at the same time.

3

Pay the visa fee and the centre’s service fee.

4

Wait for the decision before you travel.

Processing time

A maximum of 15 days; it can take longer if the application needs a more detailed assessment.

Frequently asked questions

Finland is in the Schengen Area, so Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa. Applications are submitted in person, by appointment, at a Finland visa application centre run by VFS Global. The fee is €90.

Schengen short-stay visa: €90 (INR 10,000). The fee is the one listed by the Embassy of Finland in New Delhi. The visa application centre may charge an additional service fee. The rupee amount changes with exchange rates.

A maximum of 15 days; it can take longer if the application needs a more detailed assessment.

Book an appointment at a Finland visa application centre run by VFS Global. Submit your application in person. Your biometric identifiers are collected at the same time. Pay the visa fee and the centre’s service fee. Wait for the decision before you travel.

From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 6 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.

Official sources

The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 6 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.

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