Finland Tourist Visa for Indians: Requirements and Process

The Embassy of Finland in New Delhi decides applications from all of India. This page sets out the tourism requirements and the process as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. Business, family and study visits are covered on our Finland visa page for Indians.

Where do you submit a Finland tourist visa application?

VFS Global's Finland centres accept short-stay Schengen visa applications only, for stays not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period, from legal residents of India. There are six:

Centres open Monday to Friday. Each also takes walk-ins on Tuesday and Friday from 08:30 to 10:30, limited to the first 10 applicants each day on a first-come, first-served basis.

How do you apply, step by step?

1. Check the timing. Applications cannot be submitted earlier than six months before the journey.
2. Fill in the application on the Ministry's finlandvisa.fi portal and print the Tourism checklist.
3. Book the appointment on the VFS Finland India website after completing the form, one per family or group member, and pay the service fee of EUR 20 (INR 2215) online by card to confirm the slot.
4. Assemble the documents listed in the table below, with originals plus copies.
5. Attend in person. All applicants, including children of all ages, must visit the centre. Pay the visa fee there by card, UPI or cash.
6. Wait for the decision. The Embassy may ask for more documents or call you for an interview, which can prolong processing.
7. Collect your passport with the original VAC receipt and a copy of government photo ID, through a representative with a notarised authorisation letter if permitted, or by courier if you chose it at submission.

What does the Finland tourism checklist require?

Students add proof of enrolment and pensioners proof of pension. Minors need a notarised birth certificate or custody decision, passport and ID copies of the custodians, and notarised permission to travel if not travelling with them. Documents must be in English, Finnish or Swedish.

The photograph must be recent (not more than 6 months old), in colour, on a light white or off-white background, full face and non-smiling, following ICAO guidelines. If it fails, VFS treats the application as incomplete and asks you to use the photo booth at the centre.

How much does a Finland tourist visa cost?

The rupee amounts were published by VFS India in October 2026 and change with the exchange rate. The visa fee is non-refundable. Individual centre pages list the service fee as INR 2217, payable by cash, UPI or card.

How long does processing take, and when should you apply?

Individual applications take up to 15 working days. Groups of more than 15 people take up to 20 working days. The Embassy can extend processing to 30 days in high season or individual cases, excluding weekends and Finnish and Indian public holidays. If a visa is refused, the decision states the reasons and how to appeal.

Plan for the upper end. If your trip falls in a busy period, apply close to the six-month limit rather than a few weeks before departure.

What do refusal figures and multi-year rules mean for you?

European Commission data show that 13.9% of Schengen visa applications lodged at Finnish consulates in India in 2025 were not issued (2,450 of 17,564), down from 20.0% in 2024 (3,483 of 17,762). These are totals for all applicants and say nothing certain about any one file.

If you travel to Europe often, EU rules adopted on 18 April 2024 help. Indian nationals living in India who have obtained and lawfully used two Schengen visas within the previous three years can be issued a two-year multiple-entry visa, normally followed by a five-year visa if the passport has enough validity. Each stay is still limited to 90 days in any 180. Since 10 April 2026 the EU Entry/Exit System has replaced passport stamping at the border.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares travel itineraries, flight reservations, hotel bookings and cover letters for Finland tourist files. Packages run from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for a reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or write to us via our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Can I walk in without an appointment at VFS Finland?

Yes, within limits. Each Finland centre lists walk-in timings on Tuesday and Friday from 08:30 to 10:30, and the booking page says these slots are limited to the first 10 applicants each day, first come, first served.

Do children have to visit the VFS centre for a Finland visa?

Yes. VFS India states that all applicants, including children of all ages, must visit the centre in person. Children aged 0 to 5 pay no visa fee, and children aged 6 to 11 pay EUR 45 (INR 5000).

Which travel insurance is accepted for a Finland visa?

Insurance can come from any European insurer or from the common list of recognised travel medical insurance companies in India. It must cover at least EUR 30,000, the whole Schengen area, medical repatriation and repatriation in case of death.

Can someone else collect my passport after a Finland visa decision?

If permitted, a representative can collect it with a notarised authorisation letter. Otherwise you collect it yourself with the original VAC receipt and a copy of government photo ID, or choose courier return when you submit.