Long-Stay Visa

Documents Required

Visa Application Form

• A duly completed, dated, and signed residence permit application form.

Passport

• A valid passport issued within the last 10 years.
• Must be valid for at least three months beyond the intended stay.
• Must contain at least two blank pages.

UK Residency

• Provide a UK eVisa printout from UKVI with a valid share code.

Proof of Family Ties

• Marriage certificate (must be legalised if issued outside the Nordic countries or EU).
• Certificate of registered partnership (if applicable, must be legalised).
• Proof of cohabitation (if applying as an unmarried partner).
• Divorce or death certificate (if you or your spouse was previously married).

Proof of Sponsor’s Residence in Finland

• Copy of your sponsor’s residence permit and passport (all pages with stamps/notes).

Proof of Finance

• Bank statements (last 6 months) of your sponsor from all Finnish bank accounts.
• Latest tax card, tax return, and tax decision of your sponsor.
• Employment contract of your sponsor (if applicable).
• If self-employed, business income statement, tax details, and financial documents.

Proof of Accommodation

• Rental agreement or home ownership documents of your sponsor in Finland.

Proof of Travel

• Flight reservation or travel itinerary.

Health Insurance

• A valid private health insurance policy covering medical and pharmaceutical expenses for the entire stay in Finland.
• Minimum coverage of €30,000.

Application Process

1. Submit Your Application
   • Apply online via Enter Finland or through a paper application.
   • If applying online, visit a Finnish mission to verify identity and provide biometrics.
2. Pay the Application Fee
   • Payment is made online or at the Finnish mission during identity verification.
3. Identity Verification
   • Visit a Finnish embassy or consulate to prove your identity and submit original documents.
4. Decision Notification
   • Applicants receive updates via email or SMS.
   • If granted a residence permit, a residence permit card will be issued.

Right to Work & Study

• If granted a residence permit based on family ties, you can work and study freely in Finland.
• If applying based on a dating relationship, work rights may be restricted.

Photo Specifications

Ensure your visa application photograph meets the following requirements:

• Recent & Quality: Taken within the last six months, high resolution, no marks or creases.
• Size & Composition: 35–40mm width, face covering 70–80% of the frame, sharp and clear.
• Expression & Eyes: Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes fully visible, no hair over the face.
• Lighting & Background: Even lighting, no shadows, plain light-colored background.
• Headwear & Glasses: Head coverings allowed only for religious reasons, glasses must not obstruct eyes.
• Digital Standards: High-resolution, photo-quality print.

Avoid blurry images, red-eye effects, obstructed features, or overexposure. Non-compliant photos may result in delays or rejection.

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Visa Charges

Below is the fee structure for our visa services.

Standard Visa Processing Fees

Visa service charges are separate from official visa fees charged by the consulate.

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