Finland visa requirements for Malagasys

Basic Travel Requirements for Malagasys visiting
Finland

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Finnish Visa.

  • A Malagasy passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.

  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.

  • The parents/legal guardians have to sign the form if the applicant is a minor.

  • Three passport-size photographs (4.5 x 3.5 cm) taken on a white background.

  • Travel document must be completely provided.

  • Proof of financial capability.

  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations.

  • Copy of return flight ticket.

  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to the home country.

  • A police report showing the traveller does not have a criminal record.

  • Medical insurance that covers the duration of stay.

  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.

  • Copy of travel itinerary.

 

Finland Visa for Malagasys

Facts about Finland

Finland’s plethora of lakes makes it a top summer destination. There are a plethora of lakes which have holiday cabins and host activities such as swimming, fishing, and sailing. The Arctic Lapland province is a top destination for tourist, it is a wilderness that has national parks and ski resorts. The country is well-known for its saunas and iconic designs.
The tourism industry in Finland accounts for about 2.5% of the Finnish GDP. The industry is responsible for providing about 136,700 jobs. In 2017, Finland played host to over 6.7 million foreign tourists.

Types of Finland Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15-21 working days 90 days
Business visa 15-21 working days 90 days

General Requirements for Finland Visa

  • A Malagasy passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.

  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.

  • The parents/legal guardians have to sign the form if the applicant is a minor.

  • Three passport-size photographs (4.5 x 3.5 cm) taken on a white background.

  • Travel document must be completely provided.

  • Proof of financial capability.

  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations.

  • Copy of return flight ticket.

  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to the home country.

  • A police report showing the traveller does not have a criminal record.

  • Medical insurance that covers the duration of stay.

  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.

  • Copy of travel itinerary.

 

Finland Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements

  • The Finnish tourist visa is issued to Malagasy visiting Finland for tourism vacation and recreational purposes.

  • Applicants visiting friends and relatives can also do so on this visa.

  • Applicant visiting relatives or friends would require a letter of invitation from their host, the letter should contain the host full contact address alongside a letter of invitation from one or both parents.

  • If you are going as a school group or a group of young adults participating in either culture or sports or religious events, you must tender an invitation letters from the organizers or sponsors requesting your participation in that event.

  • Employed applicants are to submit a letter from their employer stating their awareness of the applicants and duration granted.

  • Proof of hotel reservation or accommodation should be submitted.

  • Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicant’s duration of stay should be submitted.

  • A copy of your round trip tickets or tour tickets.

  • Proof of a valid travel health insurance with a minimum value of 30,000 euros should be submitted.

  • Applicants travelling with minors are to submit a copy of the Minors birth certificate alongside a letter of consent from one or both parents.

  • Proof of paid visa application fee should be submitted.

Finland Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements

    • The Finnish business visa is issued to Malagasy visiting the country for business purposes.

    • Bearers of this visa can sign business contracts and agreements with their counterparts in Finland.

    • Applicant should be in possession of a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the proposed date of travel.

    • A letter from the applicant’s employer who he will be representing should be provided.

    • The letter should state their awareness of the applicant’s visit and purpose.

    • A letter of invitation from the host company in Finland should also be submitted.

    • The letter should clearly state the nature of business to be conducted and the duration of the business.

    • If either of the companies will be financially responsible for the applicant’s visit then it should be clearly stated in their letter.

    • Proof of previous business dealings should be submitted.

    • Proof of business registration of the Finnish company should be submitted.

    • Private business owners are to submit their Income tax return for the last 6 months

    • Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicant’s duration of stay should be submitted.

    • Proof of incentive of returning to home country at the expiration of your visa should be submitted.

    • Travel health insurance that covers the applicant’s duration of stay should be submitted.

    • Applicants travelling with minors are to submit a copy of the minors birth certificate alongside a letter of consent from one or both parents.

    • Proof of paid visa application fee should be submitted.

Finland Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Finland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Madagascar

Madagascar

c/o Chocolaterie Robert 472, Boulevard Ratsimandrava Box 6211 101 Antananarivo

ramanan@moov.mg

(+261) 202 220 565

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