Finland
| Embassy Address | Embassy of Finland in London 38 Chesham Place LONDON SW1X 8HW |
| Telephone Number |
020 7838 6200 Mon-Thurs 2-4pm and Fri 2-3pm |
| Fax Number | 020 7235 3680 |
| Web | www.finemb.org.uk/en |
| visa.lon@formin.fi |
| Validity remaining on Passport | At least 3 months longer than the visa applied for. |
| Other Passport requirements | A blank page for the visa sticker. The passport must be the same one as is endorsed by your student visa. |
| Student Visa validity | At least 3 months longer than the visa applied for. |
| Appointment necessary | No | However, you must apply in person. |
| Application form | P | Download from web page. |
| Photographs | P | 1 passport sized photograph. |
| Bank Statements | P | Recent showing name and address and proof of funds. |
| Department Letter | P | |
| Evidence of return tickets | P | A flight itinerary is required on application and paid tickets must be presented on collection of visa. |
| Evidence of Hotel booking | P | |
| Travel/medical Insurance | P | A minimum of €30 000 to cover the whole period of travel. |
In some cases, further documentation may be requested.
| Visa fee: | €60 (£52, subject to exchange rates) |
| Payment method: | Cash, Credit/Debit Card or Postal Order. |
- If you are staying with a friend they need to send you an original letter of invitation and evidence of accommodation – emails are not accepted.
- If you wish for your visa to be returned to you by post, please provide a prepaid special delivery envelope, paid up to 500g.
- You will need to provide photocopies along with the originals of all documents.
- In special circumstances, you may be able to apply by post, however, you will then need to collect your visa in person.
