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Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Finland?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 6 Nov 2026

In brief

Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Finland, arranged before travel.

Finland visa fee for Indians: At Finnish missions in India the Schengen visa fee is EUR 90 (INR 9,900) for adults and EUR 45 (INR 4,900) for children aged 6 to 11; children under 6 pay nothing. Official fee. Source: Embassy of Finland, New Delhi, checked , read from an archived copy of 25 Jul 2026.

Finland visa processing time for Indians: Processing takes 15 days, longer if the application needs a closer look; apply no earlier than 6 months before the trip. Source: Embassy of Finland, New Delhi, checked , read from an archived copy of 6 Aug 2025.

LIST OF THIRD COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN POSSESSION OF A VISA WHEN CROSSING THE EXTERNAL BORDERS OF THE MEMBER STATESEuropean Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EUR-Lex consolidated text of 30.12.2025)

Checked 6 Nov 2026Source: European Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EUR-Lex consolidated text of 30.12.2025)Report a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do Indians need a visa?
  4. Visa types
  5. Apply from India
  6. Apply from the UAE
  7. Fee
  8. Processing time
  9. Documents
  10. If you live in the UAE
  11. What changed
  12. FAQ
  13. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa required
StayA Schengen visa covers stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to Finland when it is your main destination, or your first entry country if no country is the main one.3
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeAt Finnish missions in India the Schengen visa fee is EUR 90 (INR 9,900) for adults and EUR 45 (INR 4,900) for children aged 6 to 11; children under 6 pay nothing.2At the Embassy of Finland in the UAE the Schengen visa fee is EUR 90 (AED 390) for adults and EUR 45 (AED 195) for children aged 6 to 11.9
Official processingProcessing takes 15 days, longer if the application needs a closer look; apply no earlier than 6 months before the trip.4
Where to applyFill in the application form on finlandvisa.fi, then book an appointment and lodge the application in person at the VFS Global visa application centre, where your biometrics are taken.4

Do Indians need a visa for Finland?

The European Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EUR-Lex consolidated text of 30.12.2025) lists India among the countries whose nationals need a visa before they travel.

“LIST OF THIRD COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN POSSESSION OF A VISA WHEN CROSSING THE EXTERNAL BORDERS OF THE MEMBER STATES”

European Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EUR-Lex consolidated text of 30.12.2025) · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • Finland requires proof of at least EUR 50 per day of stay; your host's funds can count if the host fills in Finland's proof of sponsorship form.

    You must prove that you have enough funds (EUR 50 per day) to support yourself. The funds need to be sufficient for your stay and return or continuation trip. The funds of the inviting party may be taken into account if the inviting party fills in the proof of sponsorship form and attaches the necessary documents as proof of funds.Embassy of Finland, New Delhi · checked · read from an archived copy of 6 Aug 2025

Finland visa types for Indians

  • A Schengen visa covers stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to Finland when it is your main destination, or your first entry country if no country is the main one.

    Embassy of Finland, New Delhi · checked · read from an archived copy of 3 Aug 2026

How to apply from India

  1. Fill in the application form on finlandvisa.fi, then book an appointment and lodge the application in person at the VFS Global visa application centre, where your biometrics are taken.

    Embassy of Finland, New Delhi · checked · read from an archived copy of 6 Aug 2025

  2. The Consulate General of Finland in Mumbai states that all visa and residence permit issues are handled at the Embassy of Finland in New Delhi.

    Consulate General of Finland, Mumbai · checked · read from an archived copy of 17 Oct 2026

  3. Since 12 January 2026 the Finland Visa Application Centre in New Delhi is at 27 K.G. Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 (it moved from Shivaji Stadium Metro Station).

    Embassy of Finland, New Delhi · checked · read from an archived copy of 8 Jan 2026

How to apply from the UAE

Indian citizens who live in the UAE:

  • In the UAE, Finnish visa applications are lodged by appointment at the VFS Global visa application centre, the partner of the Embassy of Finland in Abu Dhabi; book on the VFS website or by phone (+971 4 205 5907).

    Embassy of Finland, Abu Dhabi · checked · read from an archived copy of 9 Sep 2025

Fee

  • At Finnish missions in India the Schengen visa fee is EUR 90 (INR 9,900) for adults and EUR 45 (INR 4,900) for children aged 6 to 11; children under 6 pay nothing.

    Embassy of Finland, New Delhi · checked · read from an archived copy of 25 Jul 2026

  • At the Embassy of Finland in the UAE the Schengen visa fee is EUR 90 (AED 390) for adults and EUR 45 (AED 195) for children aged 6 to 11.

    Embassy of Finland, Abu Dhabi · checked · read from an archived copy of 10 Oct 2025

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

Processing time

  • Processing takes 15 days, longer if the application needs a closer look; apply no earlier than 6 months before the trip.

    Embassy of Finland, New Delhi · checked · read from an archived copy of 6 Aug 2025

Documents and entry checks

Not stated by the official sources we read, beyond a valid passport.

If you live in the UAE

We have not checked a separate rule for UAE residents for Finland.

If you need a visa, see How to apply from the UAE.

What changed

  1. Since 12 January 2026 the Finland Visa Application Centre in New Delhi is at 27 K.G. Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 (it moved from Shivaji Stadium Metro Station). Embassy of Finland, New Delhi · checked · read from an archived copy of 8 Jan 2026
  2. Since 10 April 2026 the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational: non-EU visitors' fingerprints and facial images are registered each time they cross the Schengen external border, replacing passport stamps (the system started progressively on 12 October 2025). European Commission, DG Migration and Home Affairs · checked
  3. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Finland visa-free for Indians now?

No. Indians need a visa before they travel.

How much does a Finland visa cost in India?

At Finnish missions in India the Schengen visa fee is EUR 90 (INR 9,900) for adults and EUR 45 (INR 4,900) for children aged 6 to 11; children under 6 pay nothing. At the Embassy of Finland in the UAE the Schengen visa fee is EUR 90 (AED 390) for adults and EUR 45 (AED 195) for children aged 6 to 11.

Can I get a Finland visa in 7 days?

Processing takes 15 days, longer if the application needs a closer look; apply no earlier than 6 months before the trip.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. European Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EUR-Lex consolidated text of 30.12.2025): entry ruleeur-lex.europa.eu · checked
  2. Embassy of Finland, New Delhi (Finland Abroad, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland): feesfinlandabroad.fi · checked · read from an archived copy of 25 Jul 2026
  3. Embassy of Finland, New Delhi (Finland Abroad, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland): visa typesfinlandabroad.fi · checked · read from an archived copy of 3 Aug 2026
  4. Embassy of Finland, New Delhi (Finland Abroad, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland): how to apply and processing timefinlandabroad.fi · checked · read from an archived copy of 6 Aug 2025
  5. Consulate General of Finland, Mumbai (Finland Abroad, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland): how to applyfinlandabroad.fi · checked · read from an archived copy of 17 Oct 2026
  6. Embassy of Finland, New Delhi (Finland Abroad, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland): how to applyfinlandabroad.fi · checked · read from an archived copy of 8 Jan 2026
  7. Embassy of Finland, New Delhi (Finland Abroad, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland): entry conditionsfinlandabroad.fi · checked · read from an archived copy of 6 Aug 2025
  8. Embassy of Finland, Abu Dhabi (Finland Abroad, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland): applying from the UAEfinlandabroad.fi · checked · read from an archived copy of 9 Sep 2025
  9. Embassy of Finland, Abu Dhabi (Finland Abroad, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland): feesfinlandabroad.fi · checked · read from an archived copy of 10 Oct 2025
  10. European Commission, DG Migration and Home Affairs: changeshome-affairs.ec.europa.eu · checked
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