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Finland Visa for Nepali Citizens

Visa requiredSchengen short-stay visaLast reviewed April 26, 2026

Nepali passport holders visiting Finland as tourists use the Schengen Short-Stay Visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi. Apply through VFS Global Finland Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Tourist visa: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — TourismStay: Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period.
Visa fee: Not listed in our record
Processing time: 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi
Where to apply: VFS Global Finland Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu

At a glance

At a glance — Finland Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism

Processing time: 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi; up to 30 days in justified cases; max 45 days when extra documentation is requested.
Stay duration: Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period.
Visa validity: Up to 5 years multi-entry depending on travel history; first-time applicants typically receive single- or double-entry sticker matched to the trip.
Entries: Single (1), Double (2), or Multiple (MULT).
Bank balance / financial proof: Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Schengen-area trip — plus 3-year Income Tax Returns and an international credit card with 3-month statement. Finnish consular officers reference EUR 30/day (with prepaid accommodation) OR EUR 100/day (without) as the per-diem benchmark.
Where to apply: Apply online at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/fin, fill Schengen application + upload documents, pay fee online OR at counter, book biometric appointment at VFS Kathmandu, submit biometrics + originals, wait for Embassy decision, then courier passport collection at VFS.

Visa types

Visa categories available

Tourist — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism
Tourism, sightseeing, leisure travel within Finland and the wider Schengen Area.
Stay
Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period.
Processing
15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi; up to 30 days in justified cases; max 45 days when extra documentation is requested.
Business — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business
Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Finland or the wider Schengen Area.
Stay
Maximum 90 days within any 180-day period.
Processing
15 days standard; 5–10 days for fast-tracked invitations from established Finnish inviters.
Family Visit — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Visit to Family or Friends
Visiting family or friends resident in Finland.
Stay
Up to 90 days in 180.
Processing
15 days standard.
Student — First Residence Permit (Type D) — Studies
Full-time study at a recognised Finnish higher-education institution (university, university of applied sciences / UAS, vocational programme, language preparatory programme).
Stay
Programme length; biometric residence-permit card valid up to 2 years initially, renewable.
Processing
Migri processing target: 30 days for student permits when application is complete.
Work — First Residence Permit (Type D) — Specialist / EU Blue Card / TYÖ
Salaried employment at a Finnish employer. Three streams: Specialist Permit (≥ EUR 3,827/month gross), EU Blue Card (≥ EUR 5,053/month gross + tertiary education), TYÖ general work permit (TE-services labour-market test required).
Stay
Tied to employment contract — typically 2 years initially, renewable.
Processing
Specialist Permit / EU Blue Card / Researcher: ~10 days (express processing). TYÖ general work permit: 1–3 months (TE-services labour-market test slows the process).
Transit — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Transit / Airport Transit
Transit through Finland or a Finnish airport (Helsinki-Vantaa HEL) en route to a third country.
Stay
Up to 5 days transit.
Processing
15 days standard.
Other route — First Residence Permit (Type D) — Family Reunion
Family reunion with a Finnish citizen, EU citizen residing in Finland, or non-EU national holding Finnish residence permit.
Stay
Per host's status — typically 1 year initial residence permit, renewable.
Processing
Migri processing target: 9 months for spouse / partner reunion; faster for children of EU citizens.

Checklist

Required documents — Finland tourist visa

28 required · 9 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

Finnish Schengen visa application form (signed)
Required
Filed online at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/fin; printed and signed. Available in English or Finnish.
Nepali passport (issued within last 10 years; ≥ 3 months validity beyond visa expiry; ≥ 2 blank back-to-back pages)
Required
Plus photocopies of front + last + every used page of the current passport AND last 2 old passports.
Two passport-size photos (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old)
Required
Color, glossy, neutral expression, head 70–80 % of frame, no glasses / hats / patterned background.
Schengen-approved travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage)
Required
Covers urgent medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
Confirmed return air ticket (reservation only at file-prep stage)
Required
Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable.
Confirmed accommodation in Finland for the entire stay
Required
Hotel booking, private rental contract, or invitation-letter accommodation.
Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location)
Required
If multi-Schengen trip, Finland must be the main destination (longest stay) for the visa to be filed at this Embassy.
Cover letter explaining purpose of trip
Required
Addressed to the Embassy of Finland, New Delhi; outlines who, why, where, when, who funds the trip, and why you will return.
Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 5 lakh ending balance recommended)
Required
Original on bank letterhead, signed and stamped, in English.
Income Tax Returns (last 3 years, personal + company as applicable)
Required
Notarised English translations.
International credit card copy + last 3 months statement
Conditional
Strengthens financial profile when bank balance is borderline.
Proof of social / professional status
Required
Employed: employer letter on letterhead. Self-employed: company registration + PAN. Student: institution leave letter + valid ID.
Nepali citizenship certificate copy + birth certificate (notarised English translations)
Required
Foreign-exchange purchase receipt OR passport endorsement
Conditional
Minor-only documents (if applicant < 18): birth certificate + notarised parental consent if travelling without both parents
Conditional
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
Required
See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Required
Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income
Conditional
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Required
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Required
Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Conditional
Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report
Required
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Required
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Conditional
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
Required
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Required
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Required
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Required
Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income
Conditional
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Required
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Conditional
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Required
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
Required
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Conditional
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Required
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Required
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Required
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

Where to apply

Where Nepali citizens apply for a Finland visa

Mission: Embassy of Finland — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan)
Address: E-3, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
Phone: +91 11 4149 7500
Email: sanomat.nde@formin.fi
Hours: Mon–Thu 09:00–16:30, Fri 09:00–13:30 (consular by appointment). Visa decisions issued by Embassy Delhi (Type C) or Migri in Helsinki (Type D); VFS Kathmandu handles intake only.
Application centre: VFS Global Finland Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu — Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (shared VFS Global building used for multiple Schengen missions). Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Accepts BOTH Schengen Type C short-stay AND Type D residence-permit identification-visit intake. Book appointment at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/fin.
Online portal: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/fin

Notes

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
Income proof for Finnish visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — pick the bundle matching your active income source.
Finland joined the Schengen Area on 25 March 2001. Short-stay Schengen visas (Type C) issued by Finland are valid across all 29 Schengen states; Schengen visas issued by other members are valid for entry to Finland under the same conditions.
Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen Type C visa, an LTV with multi-entry, a Schengen Type D long-stay visa, or a Schengen residence permit DO NOT need a separate Finnish visa for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
GOOD NEWS for Nepal: VFS Finland VAC IS in Kathmandu (Chhaya Devi Complex, Thamel). Unlike Cyprus / Czech / Estonia / Croatia, Nepali applicants do NOT need to travel to India for Finnish visas — both short-stay Type C and Type D residence-permit identification visits happen at VFS Kathmandu.
Biometrics (fingerprints + photo) are mandatory for first-time Schengen Type C applicants and for ALL Type D applicants regardless of prior captures. Fingerprints valid 5 years across Schengen for Type C. Children under 6 provide photograph only (no fingerprints).
Schengen-approved travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 cover (incl. emergency repatriation + urgent hospitalisation) is mandatory for Type C. For Type D, comprehensive Finnish health insurance from a Migri-recognised insurer is required for the first 2 years (Kela / KELA registration after 2 years gives access to Finnish public healthcare).
All non-English / non-Finnish documents must be translated into English by a Nepal MoFA-recognised translator and apostilled — Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024.
Type D applications start ONLINE at enterfinland.fi (Migri portal). After online filing + payment, applicant books an identification-visit appointment at VFS Kathmandu within 3 months — biometrics + originals submitted there. Migri then processes the case in Helsinki and ships the residence-permit card to VFS Kathmandu OR to the applicant's registered Finnish address.
Finland uses fast-track categories for high-skill talent: (1) Specialist Permit (≥ EUR 3,827/month gross, 2026 figure — processed in ~10 days), (2) EU Blue Card (≥ EUR 5,053/month gross — ~14 days), (3) Researcher Permit (no salary threshold, ~10 days), (4) Sportsperson / Coach (~10 days), (5) Start-up Permit for innovative founders endorsed by Business Finland (~30 days).
Common refusal patterns for Nepal: weak ties to Nepal (no property / business / family obligation), unexplained funds, vague itinerary, undisclosed prior Schengen / UK / US refusals, applicants under 30 without dependants. Migri also scrutinises Nepali educational documents heavily for Type D Studies / Specialist applications.
Finland uses EUR (joined Eurozone 1 January 1999, switched to euro cash 1 January 2002) — unlike Denmark / Sweden / Czech / Croatia which retain national currencies.

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Guides

Finland visa guides

FAQ

Finland visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Finland visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Finland as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Finland for tourism use the Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism, which allows a stay of Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period.

How long does a Finland tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi; up to 30 days in justified cases; max 45 days when extra documentation is requested.

What bank balance is required for a Finland visa?

Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Schengen-area trip — plus 3-year Income Tax Returns and an international credit card with 3-month statement. Finnish consular officers reference EUR 30/day (with prepaid accommodation) OR EUR 100/day (without) as the per-diem benchmark.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Finland on a tourist visa?

Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period (Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Finland tourist visa?

Apply online at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/fin, fill Schengen application + upload documents, pay fee online OR at counter, book biometric appointment at VFS Kathmandu, submit biometrics + originals, wait for Embassy decision, then courier passport collection at VFS.

What documents are required for a Finland tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Finnish Schengen visa application form (signed); Nepali passport (issued within last 10 years; ≥ 3 months validity beyond visa expiry; ≥ 2 blank back-to-back pages); Two passport-size photos (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old); Schengen-approved travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage); Confirmed return air ticket (reservation only at file-prep stage); Confirmed accommodation in Finland for the entire stay; Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location); Cover letter explaining purpose of trip.

Which Finland mission handles visa applications from Nepal?

Embassy of Finland — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan), E-3, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India. Phone: +91 11 4149 7500. Applications are lodged at VFS Global Finland Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu, Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (shared VFS Global building used for multiple Schengen missions). Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Accepts BOTH Schengen Type C short-stay AND Type D residence-permit identification-visit intake. Book appointment at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/fin.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Finland business visa?

Yes — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business. Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Finland or the wider Schengen Area. Processing: 15 days standard; 5–10 days for fast-tracked invitations from established Finnish inviters.

Is there an official online portal for the Finland visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/fin.

How is the Finland visa fee paid?

Visa fee + VFS service charge in cash NPR or by card / QR at the VFS Kathmandu counter. For Type D, Migri fee is paid online at enterfinland.fi when filing the application; identification-visit fee at VFS Kathmandu is paid in cash NPR at the appointment.

Can Yatra For Fun help with a Finland visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Finland visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

Sources

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed: April 26, 2026

https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/fin/visa-type — VFS Global Finland Nepal one-pager (categories, fees, biometrics, document checklist)
https://enterfinland.fi — Migri online portal (mandatory Type D pre-application)
https://migri.fi/en — Finnish Immigration Service (Type D adjudication, processing-time tracker)
https://finlandabroad.fi/web/ind — Embassy of Finland New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan)
https://www.te-palvelut.fi — TE-services (labour-market clearance for TYÖ general work permits)
https://um.fi — Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Schengen visa policy)
https://www.businessfinland.fi/start-up-permit — Business Finland Start-up Permit programme
Specialist Permit threshold EUR 3,827/month gross (2026) — reviewed annually by Migri
EU Blue Card threshold EUR 5,053/month gross (2026) — 1.5 × average gross wage in Finland
Migri fee schedule effective 1 January 2026 (Studies EUR 350; Employee EUR 480; Specialist EUR 350; EU Blue Card EUR 410; Family Reunion EUR 470)
Schengen Visa Code Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 — Schengen acquis (Finland accession 25 March 2001)
Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA after that date are accepted by Finnish authorities without further consular legalisation

Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.

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