Finland visa requirements for Indonesians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Indonesians visiting Finland

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

  • An Indonesian passport issued not more than 10 years earlier and valid for at least 3 months from the date of departure from Finland.
  • The passport must contain at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • Previously issued Schengen visa (if there is any).
  • Completely filled and signed visa application form should be submitted.
  • Two identical passport photographs(35mm x45mm)taken on a light background.
  • Travel insurance worth a minimum of 30,000 € and valid for the entire Schengen area is required.
  • A detailed cover letter explaining the purpose of your trip.
  • Proof of accommodation for the intending duration of stay.
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the trip.
  • Letter of invitation.
  • Flight itinerary.
  • Birth certificate for minors.
  • Proof of paid visa fees.

Finland Visa for Indonesians

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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.

Types of Finland Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Visitor Visa 15 working days 90 days
Business visa 15 working days 90 days
Transit visa 3 weeks 1-5 days
Student visa 15 working days More than 90 days

General Requirements for Finland Visa

  • An Indonesian passport issued not more than 10 years earlier and valid for at least 3 months from the date of departure from Finland.
  • The passport must contain at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • Previously issued Schengen visa (if there is any).
  • Completely filled and signed visa application form should be submitted.
  • Two identical passport photographs(35mm x45mm)taken on a light background.
  • Travel insurance worth a minimum of 30,000 € and valid for the entire Schengen area is required.
  • A detailed cover letter explaining the purpose of your trip.
  • Proof of accommodation for the intending duration of stay.
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the trip.
  • Letter of invitation.
  • Flight itinerary.
  • Birth certificate for minors.
  • Proof of paid visa fees.
Finland Visitor Visa Finland Business visa Finland Transit visa Finland Student visa

Finland Visitor Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Finish visitor's visa is available for Indonesian citizens traveling for leisure purposes in the country.
  • The Finnish visitor's visa is a short stay visa which is usually valid for 90 days.
  • Individuals who want to visit friends and relatives residing in Finland can also apply for this visa.
  • It is necessary to note that your visa application cannot be submitted earlier than three months before your intended date of travel.
  • All original documents must be submitted with an extra copy.
  • Individuals who have a host should provide an invitation letter from the host which should state the relationship between the applicant and the host, duration of stay, contact details and address of the host.
  • If you would be staying in a guest house or hotel, the proof of booking should be submitted.
  • You would be required to present a recent bank statement as proof of sufficient funds during your application.
  • A visitor's visa cannot be used to study or work in Finland.
  • Applications are to be submitted in person to the embassy as physical interviews would be conducted.
  • A return trip ticket would also be required as proof that you would return to Indonesia at the expiration of your visa.

Finland Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Finland business visa is issued to Indonesians planning to travel to Finland on a business trip.
  • It normally takes about 3 working days to process the visa after submitting the application but it can also take as much as 15 working days in some cases.
  • Travel medical insurance worth a minimum of EUR 30,000 covering the entire Schengen area and valid for your period of stay should be submitted.
  • This visa can also be used to sign and negotiate business contracts, attend meetings and conferences.
  • Those attending conferences or seminars are to present proof of pre-registration for the conference.
  • Employed applicants are to present a leave permit from their employer in Indonesia.
  • Your business partners are also to send an invitation letter stating the purpose of the trip, the duration of the trip and if they would finance the trip. 
  • All applications are to be submitted in person to the embassy.
  • The Finnish business visa cannot be used to seek employment during your stay in the country.

Finland Visitor Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • An airport transit visa is issued to travelers who want to travel through Finland to another country.
  • You will need an airport transit visa if your final destination is a country outside the Schengen area.
  • The airport transit visa does not permit you to leave the airport. 
  • Applicants of this visa should be in possession of the visa of the destination country.
  • Holders of this visa are not allowed to take up permanent residence in Finland.
  • Holders of this visa should have a flight ticket to their destination country.

Finland Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • An original Indonesian passport with the validity that exceeds the duration of the visa for by at least 3 months.
  • Your passport must have been issued within the previous ten years.
  • You are required to have a copy of your completed and signed application form.
  • Colored Passport photo.
  • Colored copies of the passport’s personal data page and any passport pages that contain notes.
  • A certificate of acceptance from a Finnish educational institution is required.
  • Details of tuition fee payments or any scholarships.
  • Proof of funds to support yourself.
  • Proof of health insurance.
  • Previous qualifications educational qualification.

Finland Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Visitor Visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Transit visa

60.00 (EUR)

Student visa

65.50 (EUR)

Finland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Indonesia

Location

Address

Jakarta

Menara Rajawali, 9th floor Jl Mega Kuningan, Lot 5.1, Kuningan 12950 Jakarta P.O.Box 4635/JKTM Jakarta 12046 Indonesia

www.finland.or.id

sanomat.jak@formin.fi

(+62) 212 939 3000

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to visit Finland?

Finland is a very safe country to visit. It has fairly low crime rates.

What Language is mainly spoken i Finland?

Finland has two official languages. Finnish is the first language spoken by 93% of the country's 5 million inhabitants. The other official language, Swedish, is spoken by around 6% of the population, most of whom live in the southwest and are also speakers of Finnish.

What is the currency used in Finland?

Th Euro is the legal tender in Finland. The Euro is divided into 100 cents and is available in both coins and banknotes.

What is Finland famous for?

Finland is famous for its glassware, and one of the most iconic and valuable brands is Iittala, which has been making glass since 1881 and now has filled practically every Finnish home with glass items. They last so long that it is common for people to inherit Iittala items from their relatives