- Visa
- Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) - Tourism
- Where to apply
- Book an appointment and apply in person at a VFS Global visa application centre in New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata or Mumbai; children of all ages must attend. The Embassy of Finland decides and may ask for more documents or an interview.
- Visa fee
- EUR 90 (INR 9,900) for applicants aged 12 and above; EUR 45 (INR 5,000) for children aged 6 to 11; free for children under 6. Fees are non-refundable. For the VFS service charge, check the official page.
- Processing time
- Estimated up to 15 working days for individuals and up to 20 working days for groups of more than 15 people, excluding weekends and Finnish or Indian public holidays. In individual cases and in high season it can be extended to 30 days.
- Stay allowed
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Insurance
- Travel medical insurance covering the entire Schengen area for the trip with at least EUR 30,000 cover, including medical repatriation, is required, and the checklist says the policy must show COVID-19 coverage.
Source: VFS Global overview and Finnish 'Tourism' visa checklist supplied for India, 2026 edition. Last checked 2026-11. Rules change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.