What should I pay attention to when applying for a tourist visa in Finland?

1. Visa forms, other information consultation and visa reservation are free.

Finland joined the Schengen Agreement 5438+0 in March 2006. According to the agreement, you can get an entry visa at any diplomatic representative office of Schengen countries in China, and you can also travel to other Schengen countries without a visa.

3. Anyone who goes to a third country via Finland and leaves the airport without a joint ticket and stays for no more than 24 hours can be exempted from visa, and a transit visa should be issued for those who stay for more than 24 hours.

4. According to the number of visits, China citizens can apply for one-entry, two-entry and multiple-entry visas at the Embassy and Consulate of China in Finland. One-entry and two-entry visas are valid for up to 6 months and can stay for up to 90 days. Multiple entry visas are valid for up to 65,438+02 months, and can stay for up to 90 days within 6 months.

5. The Schengen visa in Finland is divided into business visa, visiting relatives and friends visa, ADS tour visa and long-term residence permit according to the purpose of the visit. Except that the ADS tour visa is submitted by an ADS-certified tour group, other visa applications must be submitted in person at the Embassy and Consulate of China in Finland. Visa on arrival is not available at Finnish ports of entry.

6. All materials must be in English or Finnish, and Chinese materials must be accompanied by English translation.

7. The application for permanent residence is decided by the Finnish Immigration Service.

8. The Finnish Immigration Service may issue residence permit cards to applicants with long-term residence permits. This card will be sent by the Finnish Immigration Bureau to the Finnish Embassy in China, and the applicant must wait for the notice from the Embassy without inquiring about the results.

9. The Finnish Immigration Service has launched an online application service for students to apply for residence permits. Applicants who apply online must also make an appointment for an interview at the embassy by telephone.

10. The extension of residence permit must be handled at the local police station in Finland.

1 1. Finland and Hungary have reached an agreement that the Hungarian Consulate General in Chongqing can apply for a Schengen visa from Chongqing to Finland.

12. Medical insurance for accidental injury covering the whole travel period, including medical and medical rescue insurance of at least 30,000 euros.

13. If the visa is rejected, the visa fee will not be refunded, but you can appeal.