Honorary Consulate General of Finland- Dhaka Office
- 18 Kawran Bazar C/A, Dhaka 1215
- +880 2 550 126 12, +880 171 300 1762
- aziz.khan@summit-centre.com
Finland Tourist Visa
For Bangladeshi passport holders · Republic of Finland
Sticker Visa
Overview
The Standard Short Term "Tourist Visa" is for those applicants who want to visit Finland for the purpose of Tour / Holidaying / Vacation. The Visitor is only permitted to stay in Finland for the duration of their planned of stay but no more than 90 days. The applicant must enter and exit the Schengen area within that time limit. During their stay in Finland, visitors with a Tourist Visa are not permitted to accept unauthorized employment, attend school, or represent foreign information media.
The applicant must submit all necessary documentation through Embassy of Sweden in order to apply for a Finland Schengen Sticker Visa. Prior to submission, a scheduled appointment is necessary. Applicants have to visit the Embassy of Finland physically for the biometric procedures and documents submission.
The applicant will be informed when it comes time to obtain his or her passport once the Embassy of Finland makes a decision.
Who can apply
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Basic Eligibility
Any Bangladeshi Nationals are Eligible to Apply for Finland Tourist Visa (having a valid MRP / E-Passport with at least 6 months validity) subject to provide some required Documents.
Also Applicant should,
• be a genuine visitor
• have enough funds to support his/her stay and leave
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Required documents
Choose the applicant's profession. Documents differ mainly in proof of occupation and finances.
Service holder
Salaried employees
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Passport
A valid passport that is original and at least Three / six months validity is essential. Moreover, the passport must have at least two blank pages.
Note: All previous passports and Visa's are required (if any).
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Photo Specification
Passport sized photographs (3.5 cm x 4.5cm)
Requirements:
a. Should not be older than 6 months.
b. A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the biometric photo.
c. A uniform and white background.
d. Clear facial features
e. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons.
Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form.
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Cover letter and Tour Plan
In a cover letter applicants have to mention about the purpose of visit and in a tour plan, the Travel Itinerary and places.
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Applicants/Sponsors Proof of Occupation and Identity
*Office ID Card/Visiting Card
*Company Letter Pad : A letter from your employer on company letterhead, with contact details, stating that a leave of absence has been granted, the purpose and duration of the trip, and that you will be returning to your current job (if you are a job holder).
*Salary slips for the last 6 months
*Valid Passport, NID, Photo, and Birth certificate.
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Applicants/Sponsors Financial Documents
*Personal Bank Statement of the last 6 months & Bank Solvency certificate.
*TIN certificate
*Income Tax certificate (Last 2 years), Tax Return (ITR)
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Proof of civil status
Marriage Certificate – if married (also Nikah Nama both in Bangla and English, for Muslim marriage in
A4 size Photocopy)
a. Divorce certificate (“talak namah”) – if applicable
b. Death Certificate – if applicable
c. Birth Certificate of your children –if applicable
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Additional Documents
For minors below the age of 18 (if applicable) – proving legal parenthood:
a. copy of either birth certificate / proof of adoption / custody decree in case parents are divorced or
- if applicable - death certificate of parent ( Swedish or English translation is required)
“Letter of consent” from legal guardian, including his / her passport copy – legalized by a notary public
(only required in cases the legal guardian is not present during the visa appointment).
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Travel Insurance
Insurance must be valid for the whole Schengen area. The Insurance must cover the repatriation costs up to 30,000 Euros. The Insurance must fully cover the whole period of stay within the Schengen area.
*The conditions must be stated either on the insurance document or on a separate confirmation letter.
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Flight and hotel reservation
Valid Flight and Hotel bookings or the inviter's residence address is required
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Forwarding Letter
NOC from the applicant's company authority on the company's letterhead stating the applicant's name, designation, passport number, purpose, and duration of the visa.
**The NOC letter is highly important for your Schengen visa application.(Pay slips should be included in it.
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Invitation Letter (If Any)
An original copy of Invitation letter from company/ Organization or Friends and Family with evidence.
Business person
Owners and partners
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Passport
A valid passport that is original and at least Three / six months validity is essential. Moreover, the passport must have at least two blank pages.
Note: All previous passports and Visa's are required (if any).
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Photo Specification
Passport sized photographs (3.5 cm x 4.5cm)
Requirements:
a. Should not be older than 6 months.
b. A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the biometric photo.
c. A uniform and white background.
d. Clear facial features
e. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons.
Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form.
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Cover letter and Tour Plan
In a cover letter applicants have to mention about the purpose of visit and in a tour plan, the Travel Itinerary and places.
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Applicants/Sponsors Proof of Occupation and Identity
*Company memorandum.
*Visiting card.
*Updated Trade License
*Valid Passport copy, NID, Photo, Birth certificate.
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Applicants/Sponsors Financial Documents
a. Personal bank Statement of Last Six Months and Bank Solvency Certificate.
b. Company bank Statement of Last Six Months and Bank Solvency Certificate (if business).
b. TIN certificate
c. Income Tax Certificate, Tax Return (Last 02 Years)
Income Tax Certificate of Company (In Case of Business Person).
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Proof of civil status
Marriage Certificate – if married (also Nikah Nama both in Bangla and English, for Muslim marriage in
A4 size Photocopy)
a. Divorce certificate (“talak namah”) – if applicable
b. Death Certificate – if applicable
c. Birth Certificate of your children –if applicable
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Additional Documents
For minors below the age of 18 (if applicable) – proving legal parenthood:
a. copy of either birth certificate / proof of adoption / custody decree in case parents are divorced or
- if applicable - death certificate of parent ( Swedish or English translation is required)
“Letter of consent” from legal guardian, including his / her passport copy – legalized by a notary public
(only required in cases the legal guardian is not present during the visa appointment).
-
Travel Insurance
Insurance must be valid for the whole Schengen area. The Insurance must cover the repatriation costs up to 30,000 Euros. The Insurance must fully cover the whole period of stay within the Schengen area.
*The conditions must be stated either on the insurance document or on a separate confirmation letter.
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Flight and hotel reservation
Valid Flight and Hotel bookings or the inviter's residence address is required
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Forwarding Letter
The business pad states the applicant's name, designation, passport number, purpose, and duration of the visa.
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Invitation Letter (If Any)
An original copy of Invitation letter from company/ Organization or Friends and Family with evidence.
Professional
Doctor, engineer, lawyer, CA etc.
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Passport
A valid passport that is original and at least Three / six months validity is essential. Moreover, the passport must have at least two blank pages.
Note: All previous passports and Visa's are required (if any).
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Photo Specification
Passport sized photographs (3.5 cm x 4.5cm)
Requirements:
a. Should not be older than 6 months.
b. A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the biometric photo.
c. A uniform and white background.
d. Clear facial features
e. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons.
Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form.
-
Cover letter and Tour Plan
In a cover letter applicants have to mention about the purpose of visit and in a tour plan, the Travel Itinerary and places.
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Applicants/Sponsors Sponsors Proof of Occupation and Identity
*Visiting Card
*If the applicant is a doctor, then he will show a BMDC certificate; If he is a lawyer, then he will have to show a Bar Council certificate; and others have to prove their occupation from their respective autonomous bodies.
*Valid Passport, NID, photo, and birth certificate.
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Applicants/Sponsors Financial Documents
*Personal Bank Statement of the last 6 months & Bank Solvency certificate.
*TIN certificate
*Income Tax certificate (Last 2 years), Tax Return (ITR)
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Proof of civil status
Marriage Certificate – if married (also Nikah Nama both in Bangla and English, for Muslim marriage in
A4 size Photocopy)
a. Divorce certificate (“talak namah”) – if applicable
b. Death Certificate – if applicable
c. Birth Certificate of your children –if applicable
-
Additional Documents
For minors below the age of 18 (if applicable) – proving legal parenthood:
a. copy of either birth certificate / proof of adoption / custody decree in case parents are divorced or
- if applicable - death certificate of parent ( Swedish or English translation is required)
“Letter of consent” from legal guardian, including his / her passport copy – legalized by a notary public
(only required in cases the legal guardian is not present during the visa appointment).
-
Travel Insurance
Insurance must be valid for the whole Schengen area. The Insurance must cover the repatriation costs up to 30,000 Euros. The Insurance must fully cover the whole period of stay within the Schengen area.
*The conditions must be stated either on the insurance document or on a separate confirmation letter.
-
Flight and hotel reservation
Valid Flight and Hotel bookings or the inviter's residence address is required
-
Forwarding Letter
The applicant's name, designation, passport number, purpose, and duration of the visa.
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Invitation Letter (If Any)
An original copy of Invitation letter from company/ Organization or Friends and Family with evidence.
Others
Students, homemakers, retired, dependants
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Passport
A valid passport that is original and at least Three / six months validity is essential. Moreover, the passport must have at least two blank pages.
Note: All previous passports and Visa's are required (if any).
-
Photo Specification
Passport sized photographs (3.5 cm x 4.5cm)
Requirements:
a. Should not be older than 6 months.
b. A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the biometric photo.
c. A uniform and white background.
d. Clear facial features
e. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons.
Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form.
-
Cover letter and Tour Plan
In a cover letter applicants have to mention about the purpose of visit and in a tour plan, the Travel Itinerary and places.
-
Applicants/Sponsors Proof of Occupation and Identity
*Valid Passport, NID, photo, and birth certificate.
*Visa request letter from the educational institute or student card/evidence of school enrollment (if student)
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Applicants/Sponsors Financial Documents
*Personal Bank Statement of the last 6 months & Bank Solvency certificate.
*TIN certificate
*Income Tax Certificate (Last 2 years), Tax Return (ITR)
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Proof of civil status
Marriage Certificate – if married (also Nikah Nama both in Bangla and English, for Muslim marriage in
A4 size Photocopy)
a. Divorce certificate (“talak namah”) – if applicable
b. Death Certificate – if applicable
c. Birth Certificate of your children –if applicable
-
Additional Documents
For minors below the age of 18 (if applicable) – proving legal parenthood:
a. copy of either birth certificate / proof of adoption / custody decree in case parents are divorced or
- if applicable - death certificate of parent ( Swedish or English translation is required)
“Letter of consent” from legal guardian, including his / her passport copy – legalized by a notary public
(only required in cases the legal guardian is not present during the visa appointment).
-
Travel Insurance
Insurance must be valid for the whole Schengen area. The Insurance must cover the repatriation costs up to 30,000 Euros. The Insurance must fully cover the whole period of stay within the Schengen area.
*The conditions must be stated either on the insurance document or on a separate confirmation letter.
-
Flight and hotel reservation
Valid Flight and Hotel bookings or the inviter's residence address is required
-
Forwarding Letter
The applicant's name, designation, passport number, purpose, and duration of the visa.
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Invitation Letter (If Any)
An original copy of Invitation letter from company/ Organization or Friends and Family with evidence.
Fees & charges
- Visa Fees 90 EUROS (for adults).
- Visa Fees 45 EUROS (for children aged 6-12).
- Visa Application Service Center Charge BDT 5000 Approximately.
- Travel Insurance Charge : Depends on applicant's age & travel duration.
- Service Charge BDT 8,000.
- Note: Bank draft charge and Visa application center fee might be charged.
- ***Visa fee & service charges are NON-REFUNDABLE
Processing time
10 to 15 Working Days approximately
Sample documents & photos
About Finland
Open in Google MapsFinland , officially the Republic of Finland (Finnish: Suomen tasavalta; Swedish: Republiken Finland (audio speaker iconlisten to all)), is a Nordic country and a member state of the European Union in Northern Europe. It shares land borders with Sweden to the west, Russia to the east, Norway to the north, and is defined by the Gulf of Bothnia to the west, and the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea across Estonia to the south. Finland covers an area of 338,455 square kilometres (130,678 sq mi) with a population of 5.5 million. Helsinki is the country's capital and largest city, and forms a larger metropolitan area together with the neighbouring cities of Espoo, Kauniainen, and Vantaa. Finland is officially bilingual, with Finnish and Swedish being official. The climate varies relative to latitude, from the southern humid continental climate to the northern boreal climate. The land cover is primarily a boreal forest biome, with more than 180,000 recorded lakes.
- Capital
- Helsinki
- Currency
- Euro (€) (EUR)
- Language
- Finnish
- Religion
- 69.8% Christianity —67.8% Lutheranism —1.1% Orthodoxy —0.9% Other Christian, 29.4% No religion, 0.8% Others
- Population
- 5,531,000
- Calling code
- +358
- Time zone
- UTC+2 (EET)
Major cities
Weather
The annual average temperature is relatively high in the southwestern part of the country (5.0 to 7.5 °C or 41.0 to 45.5 °F), with quite mild winters and warm summers, and low in the northeastern part of Lapland (Finland) (0 to −4 °C or 32 to 25 °F).
Travel rules
Before departure
- Original Passport including Visa.
- Proof of Accommodation.
- Round Air Tickets printed copy.
- Travel Insurance copy.
Embassy & contacts
Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate General in Helsinki, Finland
- Henry Fordin katu 5 M, 00150 Helsinki, Finland
- (+358) 50 561 4894
- tommi.salaspuro@mediconsult.fi
Important notes
Amy is not liable for any further delays in visa processing or for the approval or denial of any visa application, since this entirely depends on the Embassy. The embassy reserves the right to ask for more evidence and to contact the applicant for an interview if required.
Requirements are set by the embassy and can change without notice. The Amy Visa Team confirms the current checklist when you apply. Always verify before travel.
