How to get a Finland visa from Thailand

• Finland tourist or visitors visa is a visa issued to Foreigners who intend to Finland for tourism purposes.
• Thailand citizens who intend to travel to Finland for tourism, sight-seeing and other recreational purposes can apply for the Finland tourist visa.
• Finland is a Schengen country so you can apply for a Schengen tourist visa.
• A Finnish tourist visa is valid for a duration of 90 days and the visa is not extendable for tourism purposes. The visa can only be extendable is a genuine reason for an extension arise.
• An international passport with at least three months validity after exiting Finland and two blank pages for visa stickers is required.
• Recently taken passport photographs must be attached to the visa application form.
• A duly completed and signed Finnish tourist visa application form.
• Applicants are expected to exit the country after the expiry of their tourist visa to avoid deportation or fine.
• An invitation letter from a friend or relative in Finland is required. The letter must show the full address and the contact details of the host.
• Bank statement from the last 6 months to show proof of sufficient funds to cover your entire duration of stay in the Schengen Area. Applicants are required to own at least 30 Euros per day to stay in Finland.
• Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations.
• Copies of your round trip tickets and a detailed travel itinerary.
• Employed applicants are required to show a bank statement of the last six months, certificate of income tax returns, employment contracts and No-objection certificate from your employer.
• Self-employed applicants are required to submit a copy of their business license, their company's bank statement of the latest six months and income tax returns.
• If you are retired, a copy of your pension statement of the latest six months is required.
• The currency restriction for entry and exit from Finland is 10,000 Euros.
• Proof of paid visa fee.

• The Finnish business visa is a temporary visa issued to foreigners visiting Finland for business transactions.
• Thailand citizens visiting Finland on a business visa can attend business meetings, conferences, trade fairs and can sign business deals.
• This visa is valid for a period of 90 days and it cannot be extendable.
• Foreigners in Finland on a business visa are not allowed to take up employment opportunities.
• A passport valid for the period of your stay in Finland with at least two blank passport pages is required.
• Recently taken passport sized photographs.
• Proof of previous business dealings between the Finnish company and the Thai company (if any).
• An invitation letter from the Finnish company you will be visiting, the letter should include the detailed address of the company, your intended dates of arrival in Finland and the type of business transaction to be conducted.
• A letter from your employer allowing your business travel. The letter must be written on the company letterhead and should state your current job position in the company.
• Bank statement from the last six months to show proof of financial status while in the country.
• The invitation letter must also mention how the expenses of the applicant will be covered during his/her travel. It must be clearly stated whether it will be sponsored by the employer or the Finnish company.
• Proof of paid visa fee.
• Flight return ticket to show that you are willing to exit Finland after the expiry of your business visa.
• Proof of civil status.

• Finland student visa is a visa issued to foreigners who intend to visit the country for study or an internship.
• Thailand citizens who have been offered admission to study a course in a learning institution in Finland can apply for this visa.
• Finland study visa is a temporary short-stay visa issued to students who want to study in Finland for a maximum period of 90 days.
• Foreigners whose course of study requires them to stay in Finland for more than 90 days must apply for Finland student residence permit.
• A completed and signed Student visa application form is required.
• International passport valid for a duration of three months after your exit from the country, the passport must also have blank visa pages for entry and exit stamps.
• Letter of admission from an accredited higher institution in Finland.
• Transcripts and certificates from your previously attended education institution.
• Proof that you have 560 Euro per month to support yourself financially throughout your studies in Finland.
• Two recently taken passport photographs not more than three months.
• Proof of paid visa application fees.
• Travel Health Insurance worth 30,000 Euros to cover accidents or illness during your study year in Finland and the entire Schengen countries.
• A cover letter stating your motive for studying in Finland. The letter must state the reason why the school in Finland is better than higher educational institutions in your home country.
• Flight itinerary or reservation document. The document should contain your flight number, the name of the airline and your entry date in the country.
• Hotel reservation document containing the name, detailed address and telephone number of the hotel.
• All documents must be filled in English or the Finnish official language.
• A police report stating that the applicant has a clean record and free from any criminal offenses.
• Doctor’s report proving that the applicant is free from illness or contagious diseases.

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