Basic Travel Requirements for Qataris visiting
Finland
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Finnish Visa.
Finland Visa for Qataris
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business visa | 14 working days | 90 days |
| Tourist visa | 14 working days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Finland Visa
Finland Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Visa application form duly filled and signed by the applicant.
- Two (2) recent photographs of the applicant.
- An ordinary passport valid for at least three months from the expiry date of the visa applied for.
- The passport must have at least two empty pages for the visa stamp.
- Photocopy of the applicant’s national ID card.
- Applicants that are not citizens of Qatar must provide a copy of their original residence permit.
- An original signed letter of the applicant’s company/employer stating name, position, salary, duration of employment, address and contact numbers of the employer, purpose, and duration of visit to Finland.
- Original bank statements of the last six months showing proof of sufficient funds for the whole duration of stay in Finland.
- If the applicant is a proprietor of a company, a copy of the original bank statements of the last six months or National Tax Number Certificate (NTN) for the previous two years is required.
- An invitation letter from the private or public organization established in Finland, in the applicant’s name and indicating the trip dates.
- It must be clearly stated in the invitation letter the nature of the business to be conducted in Finland.
- Confirmed hotel reservation showing proof of accommodation in Finland
- Copy of original travel medical insurance policy of not less than 30,000 Euros. The policy must cover medical and hospitalization expenses for the entire period of valid stay in Finland.
Finland Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Applicants must have a valid passport of at least 3 months beyond stay in Finland.
- The passport must have been issued within the previous 10 years
- A copy of the applicant’s completed and signed Finland visa application form.
- Applicants must provide hotel bookings/reservations or letter of invitation as proof of accommodation in Finland.
- Flight bookings and a detailed itinerary for the entire duration of the stay in Finland
- Applicants must provide a copy of their round-trip or tour ticket.
- Applicants must provide proof of financial ability so as to support themselves financially during the required stay in Finland.
- Applicants must provide a recent statement of the financial situation from the bank.
- Applicants must submit a valid travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 that covers the entire duration of the trip to Finland.
- The insurance must cover sudden illness or accident. It must also cover transportation home in the unfortunate event of the death of the tourist while in Finland.
- Third-country nationals residing in Qatar must provide supporting documents attesting to the legality and the authorized duration of their residence here.
Finland Visa Fees
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)