Basic Travel Requirements for Thais visiting
Finland
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Finnish Visa.
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- A
completed and signed Finnish visa application form. - A
passport valid for at least three months after your return date from
the country and must have at least two blank pages. - Two
recently taken passport photographs taken against a light
background. - A
copy of your return ticket reservation. - Travel
medical insurance up to 30,000 € to cover your stay in Finland and
other Schengen area you intend to visit. - A
cover letter stating your purpose of visit to Finland. - Flight
itinerary reservation. This should contain the entry and exit dates
and your flight number. - Proof
of accommodation or hotel reservation for your entire duration of
stay in the country. - Children
birth certificates, marriage certificate or spouse death certificate
to show proof of civil status. - Proof
of sufficient funds to cover the entire duration of stay in the
country. - A
certificate of good conduct. - An
invitation letter from a host in Finland.
Finland Visa for Thais
Facts about Finland
Types of Finland Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 Days | 90 Days |
| Business visa | 15 Days | 90 Days |
| Student visa | 2 Weeks | Valid through your study year |
General Requirements for Finland Visa
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- A
completed and signed Finnish visa application form. - A
passport valid for at least three months after your return date from
the country and must have at least two blank pages. - Two
recently taken passport photographs taken against a light
background. - A
copy of your return ticket reservation. - Travel
medical insurance up to 30,000 € to cover your stay in Finland and
other Schengen area you intend to visit. - A
cover letter stating your purpose of visit to Finland. - Flight
itinerary reservation. This should contain the entry and exit dates
and your flight number. - Proof
of accommodation or hotel reservation for your entire duration of
stay in the country. - Children
birth certificates, marriage certificate or spouse death certificate
to show proof of civil status. - Proof
of sufficient funds to cover the entire duration of stay in the
country. - A
certificate of good conduct. - An
invitation letter from a host in Finland.
Finland Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
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- Finland
tourist or visitors visa is a visa issued to Foreigners who intend
to Finland for tourism purposes. - Thailand
citizens who intend to travel to Finland for tourism, sight-seeing
and other recreational purposes can apply for the Finland tourist
visa. - Finland
is a Schengen country so you can apply for a Schengen tourist visa. - A
Finnish tourist visa is valid for a duration of 90 days and the visa is not extendable for tourism purposes. The visa can only be extendable is a genuine reason for an extension arise. - An
international passport with at least three months validity after
exiting Finland and two blank pages for visa stickers is required. - Recently
taken passport photographs must be attached to the visa application
form. - A
duly completed and signed Finnish tourist visa application form. - Applicants
are expected to exit the country after the expiry of their tourist
visa to avoid deportation or fine. - An invitation letter from a friend or relative in Finland is required.
The letter must show the full address and the contact details of the
host. - Bank
statement from the last 6 months to show proof of sufficient funds
to cover your entire duration of stay in the Schengen Area.
Applicants are required to own at least 30 Euros per day to stay in
Finland. - Proof
of accommodation or hotel reservations. - Copies
of your round trip tickets and a detailed travel itinerary. - Employed
applicants are required to show a bank statement of the last six
months, certificate of income tax returns, employment contracts and
No-objection certificate from your employer. - Self-employed
applicants are required to submit a copy of their business license,
their company’s bank statement of the latest six months and income
tax returns. - If
you are retired, a copy of your pension statement of the latest six
months is required. - The currency restriction for entry and exit from Finland is 10,000 Euros.
- Proof of paid visa fee.
Finland Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
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- The
Finnish business visa is a temporary visa issued to foreigners visiting Finland for business transactions. - Thailand
citizens visiting Finland on a business visa can attend business
meetings, conferences, trade fairs and can sign business deals. - This
visa is valid for a period of 90 days and it cannot be extendable. - Foreigners
in Finland on a business visa are not allowed to take up employment opportunities. - A
passport valid for the period of your stay in Finland with at least
two blank passport pages is required. - Recently
taken passport sized photographs. - Proof
of previous business dealings between the Finnish company and the
Thai company (if any). - An
invitation letter from the Finnish company you will be visiting, the
letter should include the detailed address of the company, your
intended dates of arrival in Finland and the type of business
transaction to be conducted. - A
letter from your employer allowing your business travel. The letter must be written on the company letterhead and should state your current job position in the company. - Bank
statement from the last six months to show proof of financial status
while in the country. - The
invitation letter must also mention how the expenses of the applicant will be covered during his/her travel. It must be clearly stated whether it will be sponsored by the employer or the Finnish company. - Proof of paid visa fee.
- Flight
return ticket to show that you are willing to exit Finland after the expiry of your business visa. - Proof of civil status.
Finland Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
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- Finland
student visa is a visa issued to foreigners who intend to visit the
country for study or an internship. - Thailand
citizens who have been offered admission to study a course in a
learning institution in Finland can apply for this visa. - Finland
study visa is a temporary short-stay visa issued to students who want
to study in Finland for a maximum period of 90 days. - Foreigners
whose course of study requires them to stay in Finland for more than
90 days must apply for Finland student residence permit. - A
completed and signed Student visa application form is required. - International
passport valid for a duration of three months after your exit from
the country, the passport must also have blank visa pages for entry
and exit stamps. - Letter
of admission from an accredited higher institution in Finland. - Transcripts
and certificates from your previously attended education
institution. - Proof
that you have 560 Euro per month to support yourself financially
throughout your studies in Finland. - Two
recently taken passport photographs not more than three months. - Proof
of paid visa application fees. - Travel
Health Insurance worth 30,000 Euros to cover accidents or illness
during your study year in Finland and the entire Schengen countries. - A
cover letter stating your motive for studying in Finland. The letter
must state the reason why the school in Finland is better than
higher educational institutions in your home country. - Flight
itinerary or reservation document. The document should contain your flight number, the name of the airline and your entry date in the country. - Hotel
reservation document containing the name, detailed address and
telephone number of the hotel. - All
documents must be filled in English or the Finnish official
language. - A
police report stating that the applicant has a clean record and free
from any criminal offenses. - Doctor’s report proving that the applicant is free from illness or contagious diseases.
Finland Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Student visa
360.00 (EUR)
Finland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Thailand
Bangkok
Amarin Tower, 16th floor 500 Ploenchit Road G.P.O.Box 295 Bangkok 10501 Thailand
http://www.finland.or.th/
sanomat.ban@formin.fi, viisumi.ban@formin.fi
(+66) 2 207 8700