| Finland Schengen Visa – Quick Information | |
|---|---|
| Visa Fee |
Adults: €90 Children aged 6–11: €45 Children under 6: No visa fee Additional VFS Global service charges may apply. |
| Processing Time | Usually at least around 2 weeks. Processing may take longer if the application requires additional assessment. |
| Maximum Stay | Up to 90 days within any 180-day period for a short-stay Schengen visa. |
| Visa Validity | The Finnish authorities determine the visa validity period and number of permitted entries based on the application and travel plans. |
| Where to Apply in Egypt | Finland Schengen visa applications are submitted through VFS Global. |
✓ Complete and sign the Finland Schengen visa application form. Applicants should check the personalised document requirements through the official Finland visa application system before submission.
✓ Provide one recent colour passport photograph that meets the applicable ICAO standards.
✓ Provide a passport issued within the last 10 years. It must contain at least two blank pages and remain valid for at least 3 months after the end of your planned journey.
✓ Include a clear copy of the passport identification page and relevant pages containing previous visas or travel stamps.
✓ Bring previous passports where applicable.
✓ First-time travellers, or applicants who cannot provide previous passports covering their recent travel history, may need a Mogamma Movement Certificate covering the previous 7 years.
✓ Provide evidence showing that you have sufficient financial means for your stay and return journey.
✓ Applicants may need to provide personal bank statements covering the last 6 months, according to the applicable Egypt checklist.
✓ For employees: Provide an employment certificate stating your position, salary, years of employment, company contact details, and approved leave.
✓ For business owners: Provide the Commercial Registry and Tax Card together with the required translations.
✓ For students: Provide proof of enrollment from your school or university.
✓ For retired applicants: Provide proof of retirement or pension income where applicable.
✓ Provide a detailed travel itinerary showing your planned journey to and from Finland.
✓ Include a round-trip flight reservation. It is generally advisable not to purchase non-refundable tickets before receiving the visa decision.
✓ Provide confirmed accommodation covering the entire intended stay, such as hotel reservations or acceptable proof of private accommodation.
✓ Provide travel medical insurance valid throughout the Schengen Area and for the entire duration of the trip.
✓ The insurance must provide minimum coverage of €30,000 for emergency medical treatment, hospitalization, medical repatriation, and related expenses.
✓ Applicants under 18 may need parental or legal guardian consent when travelling alone or with only one parent.
✓ Copies of the parents’ or guardians’ passports and proof of the family relationship may also be required.
✓ Finland Schengen visa applications from Egypt are submitted personally through VFS Global.
✓ Visa Application Centres are available in Cairo and Alexandria.
✓ Supporting documents that are not already in an accepted language should be translated into English or Finnish according to the applicable checklist.
✓ Submit the original documents together with the required translations and copies.
✓ Check names, dates, passport numbers, and all personal details carefully to ensure that the translations match the original documents.
Applicants who need certified Arabic-to-English or Arabic-to-Finnish translations can visit the Certified Translation Services page of the Consulting Office for Translation (COT).
Finland generates document requirements according to the applicant’s travel purpose and circumstances. Before submitting your application, check the latest requirements through the Embassy of Finland in Egypt and the official Finland visa application system.