Filling out an application for a Finnish visa
One of the most important steps in obtaining any Schengen visa is filling out an application form. And, despite the fact that for the most part the requirements and filling rules in all Schengen countries have been brought to a common standard, there are still some differences. Therefore, we will carefully study what features the Finnish visa application form will offer us in 2019.
Filling rules
In which language to fill out an application for a Finnish visa - the choice is rich. You can use Russian, but write Russian words not in Cyrillic, but in Latin letters. English, Swedish and Finnish will do.
On the finished application form, you need to stick a photo that meets the Schengen standard, no more than six months old.
All answers must be true and supported by documents. You do not need to put dashes if the question does not apply to you. It is better to write the negative word “no” or check the box next to the answer option “no”.
Each applicant must complete and sign their own application form. This is a mandatory and very important condition.
If the signature in the application does not match the sample signature in the passport, you can easily get a refusal. Each applicant must have a personal application form. This also applies to children, only parents or persons replacing them should fill in and sign for them.
Finland visa application form sample
What to write
Let's take a look at the points on how to fill out a visa application to Finland.
1-3. The name and surname are indicated exactly as they are written in the passport. Ladies who changed their surname indicate the previous options in the second field, separated by a space, without commas.
- The names of the settlements are indicated as they were at the time of your birth.
- Accordingly, the country of birth for those born before 1991 will not be the Russian Federation, but the USSR.
- This item is indicated only in the questionnaire for minors.
- Citizens of the Russian Federation indicate "no".
- The main destination state must be Finland, otherwise you will simply be offered to obtain a visa from another country.
- The maximum number of days is 90.
- When are you planning to travel to Finland? For example, June 30, 2015.
- The date at this point will depend on the type of visa requested. If you noted that you want a one-time visa for two weeks, then count from the start of the trip (06/30/2015) two weeks, and write 07/14/15. And if you need a multivisa for a year, then you need to write the expiration date of its validity, that is, 06/30/2016.
- Write the name of the city where you will apply. It is better to put down the date directly in the institution.
- Your signature is required here.
Be careful: the Finnish visa application form must be signed at least twice. And those who applied for a multivisa will have to sign their consent to provide medical insurance for all subsequent trips.
Filling methods
On the website of the Finnish Visa Application Center, it is recommended to use the electronic version of the application form, where the filling takes place online. But you can also fill out a paper version. The letters must be printed, and the ink in the pen must be blue or black. The application form for a Schengen visa to Finland can also be found on the website of the Embassy or the visa center. And fill it out on the computer or by hand.
Online option
Decided to use the Internet? There is nothing complicated here. First you need to go to the website of the Finnish Visa Application Center and select the "Electronic visa application form" tab.
Press the button to continue working. You will be prompted to choose a place to submit documents. This may be the Embassy in Moscow, Consular departments or visa centers in other cities of Russia.
Preparations are over, now you can answer the questions of the questionnaire. To go to the next page, press the "Next" button, and to go back - "Previous".
On the last page with questions, you will need to enter additional information, if necessary, and click the "Submit" button.
