Finland Visa

Schengen Application Form

Completed, printed, and signed by the applicant. Parents/guardians must sign for minors.

Valid Passport

Valid 3 months beyond Schengen departure; issued last 10 years; 2 blank pages.

Passport Photos

Two recent (6 months maximum), 35mm x 45mm, Schengen compliant, white background.

Travel Medical Insurance

Valid in all Schengen states; minimum €30,000 coverage for medical and repatriation.

Proof of Travel (Itinerary)

Confirmed round-trip flight reservations and a detailed travel program outlining visits within Spain.

Proof of Accommodation

Confirmed hotel bookings for the entire stay (or official Carta de Invitación from a Spanish resident host).

Proof of Financial Means

Bank statements (last 3-6 months, stamped) proving sufficient funds. Minimum required funds: €118 per person per day, with a total minimum threshold of €1,065 regardless of the trip length.

Proof of Employment / Ties to Home Country

Employer letter (position, salary, approved leave), business documents, or school enrollment proof.

Proof of Legal Residence

Valid residence permit (if non-national); valid 3 months beyond Schengen departure.

Documents for Minors (Under 18)

Birth Certificate, notarized parental consent (if traveling alone/with one parent), and copies of parents’ passports.

1. Major Cities & Cultural Sites

• Helsinki (Helsinki Cathedral, Suomenlinna Sea Fortress (UNESCO), Market Square, Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church), Esplanadi Park)

• Turku (Finland’s oldest city, Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral, Forum Marinum Maritime Museum, located on the southwest coast)

• Tampere (Known as the “Manchester of Finland,” Tampere Cathedral, Moomin Museum, Pyynikki Observation Tower and its famous doughnuts)

• Porvoo (Second oldest city, famous for its picturesque riverside red wooden houses and medieval Old Town)

• Rovaniemi (Official capital of Lapland, Arktikum museum, Ounasvaara Ski Resort)

2. Arctic & Winter Destinations (Lapland)

• Rovaniemi (Santa Claus Village, the official home of Santa Claus where you can cross the Arctic Circle, husky and reindeer safaris)

• Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) (Best viewing locations are in Lapland (e.g., Rovaniemi, Levi, Inari, or Kilpisjärvi), especially during dark winter months)

• Levi & Ylläs (Premier ski resorts, offering downhill skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing in a stunning Arctic landscape)

• Inari/Lake Inari (Center of Sámi culture, the Sajos Sámi Cultural Centre, and ideal for Aurora viewing over the frozen lake)

• Kemi (Home to the unique SnowCastle (rebuilt every winter) and the Sampo Icebreaker tours on the frozen Bothnian Bay)

3. Natural Wonders & Regions

• • Finnish Lakeland (Region with over 188,000 lakes, perfect for boating, canoeing, fishing, and relaxing cottage stays, featuring Lake Saimaa)

  • Suomenlinna Sea Fortress (UNESCO site, a historic island fortress easily accessible via ferry from Helsinki Market Square)

  • Nuuksio National Park (Located near Helsinki, offering accessible hiking trails, clear lakes, and deep forests for a quick escape into nature)

  • Archipelago Sea (The largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands, ideal for island hopping, cycling, and sailing tours)

  • Koli National Park (Known for its famous vantage points offering panoramic views over Lake Pielinen, a celebrated landscape in Finnish national art)