Finland
General visa requirements for travelling to Finland. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Transit visa (Finland Airport Transit Visa (Type A))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- 15-30 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 90
- Validity
- 1 day
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required for nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, and Sri Lanka
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent passport-sized colour photographs, 35x45mm, white background, taken within the last 6 months
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Schengen Visa Application Form (Airport Transit); Form url: https://finlandvisa.fi/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, credit card, debit card (varies by application centre); Amount: EUR 90 (adults), EUR 45 (children 6-11), free (children under 6)
How to apply
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Online application
Fill out the Schengen visa application form indicating airport transit as the purpose
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Document gathering
Collect confirmed onward flight tickets, passport, and photos
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Appointment booking
Schedule an appointment at the nearest Finnish embassy/consulate or VFS Global centre
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person at the appointment
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Fee payment
Pay the airport transit visa fee of EUR 90
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Processing wait
Processing takes approximately 15 calendar days
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Visa collection
Collect your passport with the airport transit visa sticker