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Finland tourist visa from Nepal: Schengen visa

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Decision time

15 days (maximum)

Longer if the application needs a more detailed assessment.

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Visa fee

€90

Adults. A service fee is added at the visa application centre. Check the Finnish price list for children.

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How long you can stay

90 days in any 180

A Schengen visa covers all Schengen countries.

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Money to show

€50 per day of stay

Funds must also cover your return or onward trip, and are checked again at the border.

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For a holiday in Finland you apply for a Schengen visa with the Finnish Embassy's service provider in Kathmandu, VFS Global. You fill in the form online, then attend in person.

  1. Fill in the form on finlandvisa.fi

    The site also lists the documents and photo you need, and you can check them without logging in.

  2. Book a VFS appointment

    Schengen visa applications are taken on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 2pm.

  3. Show your money and insurance

    Have at least €50 a day for your stay and €30,000 of Schengen-wide travel insurance.

  4. Attend in person

    You give fingerprints and may be called for an interview about your trip.

Key rules to know

RuleWhat it means
Where to apply

Visa application centre run by VFS Global in Kathmandu

Fill in the form on finlandvisa.fi, then book an appointment. All applications are submitted in person.

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Appointment days

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9am to 2pm

For Finland Schengen visa applications at the Kathmandu centre.

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Travel insurance

At least €30,000

For the full visa validity, across the whole Schengen area.

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Money for your stay

At least €50 per day

Plus your return or onward trip.

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When to apply

No more than 6 months before

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Fingerprints

Not retaken within 59 months

If you gave them for an earlier Schengen visa less than 59 months ago.

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Where to apply from Nepal

Applications from Nepal go through these offices.

  • Kathmandu

    VFS Global Visa Application Centre (Finland Schengen visa)

    Official page

Schengen visa

One visa for the whole Schengen area

Germany, Finland and Sweden all issue the same short-stay Schengen visa. These rules apply to all three. Each country has its own place to apply and its own extra documents.

RuleWhat it means
Maximum stay

90 days in any 180-day period

Across the whole Schengen area. A Schengen visa can be single-entry or multiple-entry.

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Fee

€90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6 to 12

A service fee may be added if you apply through a visa service centre such as VFS.

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Normal processing time

15 days, up to 45 if more checks are needed

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When to apply

At least 15 days before, no more than 6 months before

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Where to apply

The country where you will spend the longest time

If you stay equally long in several countries, apply to the first one you visit.

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Travel insurance

At least €30,000, valid in all Schengen states

It must cover emergency medical care, hospital treatment and repatriation.

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Entry is not guaranteed

Border police make the final decision

Carry copies of your invitation, bookings and insurance.

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Common questions

Where do I apply for a Finland Schengen visa from Nepal?
At the VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Kathmandu, after filling in the form on finlandvisa.fi. Honorary consuls do not grant visas.
How much money must I show for Finland?
At least €50 per day of your stay, plus your return or onward trip. It is checked again at the border.
How long does a Finland visa take?
The maximum processing time is 15 days, but it can take longer when an application needs a closer look.
What insurance does Finland require?
Travel insurance covering the whole Schengen area for the entire visa period, with a minimum cover of €30,000.

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