Schengen area
Indian citizens must obtain a Schengen visa before travelling to Finland. Applications are submitted in person, by appointment, at a VFS Global centre and decided by the Embassy of Finland in New Delhi. The embassy checks the full travel plan, round-trip flight reservations, accommodation for every night and proof of employment and funds.
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.
Schengen form completed, dated and signed, with a photo meeting ICAO guidelines.
Valid at least three months after the trip, issued within the last 10 years, at least two blank pages.
Other valid passports and earlier passports with Schengen visas issued in the last 59 months.
Minimum EUR 30,000 for the whole Schengen area; a multiple-entry applicant may cover the first trip.
Plan covering all destinations of the trip.
Round trip, plus flights to other Schengen states or third countries.
For the entire stay in the Schengen area.
Letter on official letterhead, stamped and dated, stating position, salary, years of service and approved leave with exact dates; self-employed give company GST registration.
Bank statements for the previous three months, ITR verification forms for the past two years and salary slips for the last three months.
Free-form letter from the applicant.
Proof of enrolment for students; documents proving pension or other support for retirees.
Notarised birth certificate or custody decision, passport and ID copies of the parents, and notarised travel permission from any guardian not travelling.
Travel medical 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.
Under proof of itinerary, the tourism checklist asks for a travel plan covering every destination and flight reservations for the round trip, including any other Schengen states and third countries on the route.
Get it for ₹708You must provide proof of accommodation for the whole time you are in the Schengen area, not only the nights in Finland.
Get it for ₹590Questions
Yes. The tourism checklist lists flight reservations for the round trip, including any other Schengen states and third countries, under proof of itinerary. The wording is reservations.
Yes. Proof of accommodation is required for the whole stay in the Schengen area, so every night of the trip should be covered.
The estimate is up to 15 working days for individuals, not counting weekends or public holidays in Finland or India. During high season it can be extended to 30 days.
Yes. The VFS overview states that applicants, including children of all ages, need to visit the visa application centre in person.
VFS Global overview and Finnish 'Tourism' visa checklist supplied for India, 2026 edition. Last checked 2026-11. We are not a government body and this page is general information, not visa advice. Consulates change their lists without notice, so always confirm on the official page before you apply.
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