Finland visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Egyptians visiting Finland

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Finnish Visa.


  • Passport with a validity 3 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and contain at least two blank pages.
  • Correctly filled visa application form duly signed by the applicant.
  • One passport-sized photograph not older than six months taken with a white background. The photograph should not be attached to the visa application form.
  • Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.

Finland Visa for Egyptians

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.

The possession, usage, and trafficking of drugs are highly prohibited in the country. A huge prison sentence will be dished out to defaulters.

Types of Finland Visa


Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Business visa 15 days 90 days
Student visa 15 days More than 90 days

General Requirements for Finland Visa


  • Passport with a validity 3 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and contain at least two blank pages.
  • Correctly filled visa application form duly signed by the applicant.
  • One passport-sized photograph not older than six months taken with a white background. The photograph should not be attached to the visa application form.
  • Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.

Finland Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Student visa

75.00 (EUR)

Finland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Egypt


Location

Address

Cairo

Embassy of Finland 3, Abu El Feda Street 13th floor 11211 ZAMALEK, CAIRO EGYPT

https://finlandabroad.fi/web/egy/frontpage

sanomat.kai@formin.fi

+20 225 869 000

Frequently Asked Questions


Is Finland an expensive country?

Finland is the third most expensive country in the EU and the second most expensive country in the euro area.


Do they speak English in Finland?

Almost everyone in Finland can at least understand and speak English.


Is Finnish hard to learn?

Finnish is considered to be one of the most difficult languages for English speakers to learn.


How long do you have to live in Finland to become a citizen?

A foreigner may be granted Finnish citizenship after living in Finland continuously.


Is tap water in Finland safe to drink?
Finland’s tap water is among the highest quality in the world and is not only completely safe to drink but it is a pleasure to drink.