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Finland visas

Finland business visa

Short business visits use the Schengen short-stay rules. A business visit does not automatically give permission to work in Finland.

Ways to get a Finland business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

  2. Schengen visa for a business visit

    Visa needed

    Business visitors who need a visa can apply under the Schengen visa rules.

    Stay
    Usually up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
    Valid for
    Up to five years, depending on eligibility; usually the intended trip for new applicants.
    Entries
    One, two or multiple entries.
    Fee
    Standard fee: EUR 90. Reductions, exemptions or increases may apply. An external service may charge up to EUR 120 extra.
    Processing
    15 calendar days for an admissible application without issues; delays can occur.
    1. Apply to Finland's embassy or consulate if Finland is your main destination.
    2. Submit the application no more than six months before entry.
    3. Attend the first application in person for an interview and provide fingerprints and a digital photograph if required.
    4. Pay the applicable fee and wait for the decision.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a short-stay Schengen visa.

Who doesn't

Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa.

How to apply

  1. Apply to Finland's embassy or consulate if Finland is your main destination.
  2. Submit the application no more than six months before entry.
  3. Attend in person for a first application and interview. Give fingerprints and a digital photograph if required.
  4. Pay the applicable fee and wait for the decision.

What to bring

  • Accepted travel document.
  • Supporting documents for the application; a specific business checklist is not given.
  • Fingerprints and a digital photograph, if required.

Good to know

  • Count short visits across the Schengen Area together.
  • Visa-free business travel does not give permission to work in Finland.
  • Finland's reference amount for living costs is EUR 30 per day.
  • Frequent travellers may qualify for a multiple-entry visa.
  • Some nationalities have different multiple-entry visa rules.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Finland?

Business visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a short-stay Schengen visa. Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Finland?

There are 2 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Schengen visa for a business visit (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Finland without a business visa?

Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa.

How long can I stay on a Finland business visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

How much does a Finland business visa cost?

Standard Schengen visa fee: EUR 90, with applicable reductions, exemptions or increases. An external service may charge up to EUR 120 extra.

How long does a Finland business visa take?

15 calendar days for an admissible visa application with no issues; delays can occur.

How long is a Finland business visa valid?

A short-stay visa can be valid for up to five years; new applicants usually receive validity for their intended trip. Entries: One, two or multiple entries for a visa..

What documents do I need for a Finland business visa?

Accepted travel document.; Supporting documents for the application; a specific business checklist is not given.; Fingerprints and a digital photograph, if required..

How do I apply for a Finland business visa?

1. 1. Apply to Finland's embassy or consulate if Finland is your main destination. 2. 2. Submit the application no more than six months before entry. 3. 3. Attend in person for a first application and interview. Give fingerprints and a digital photograph if required. 4. 4. Pay the applicable fee and wait for the decision.

What rules do I have to follow on a Finland business visa?

Count short visits across the Schengen Area together. Visa-free business travel does not give permission to work in Finland. Finland's reference amount for living costs is EUR 30 per day.

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