Thai citizens need a visa to visit Finland or any other Schengen country. Before applying, be clear about your visit’s primary reason. Apply for the Schengen visa at the embassy of the country where you’ll stay the longest. If visiting multiple Schengen countries, choose the embassy of the country where you’ll stay most. If the stay duration is equal in multiple countries, apply at the embassy of your first Schengen entry point. The type of visa required can be determined on the Finland online application for Schengen visa page.

1. Visa application form with a photograph: Schengen visa application form shall be duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant.
2. Passport/travel document and 2 copies of ID-page. This must be valid for a minimum of 3 months after the planned journey, issued within the previous 10 years and have at least 2 blank pages.
3. Travel insurance: The insurance must cover:
   • Cost of repatriation for medical reasons or death.
   • Urgent healthcare and emergency hospital treatment for the entire stay and throughout the Schengen area.
   • Any expenses that might arise with Covid-19 or repatriation for medical reasons.
   • Coverage must be of at least €30,000 or its equivalent in local currency.
     • If the application is for a multiple-entry visa, the medical insurance must be valid for the first planned entry. The Luma Schengen Travel Pass is highly recommended as it meets all these requirements.

4. Proof of itinerary: The plan/itinerary detailed itinerary includes all the destinations.
5. Transport reservations: Flight reservation (roundtrip) including possible third countries and other Schengen countries. Please note, it is not recommended to purchase the tickets before receiving a visa decision. If travelling in an organized trip, proof from the travel agent/tour operator confirms the organised tour booking.
6. Proof of accommodation: Proof of accommodation for the duration of the entire stay, including all destinations of the journey (it is not recommended to pay for the accommodation before receiving a visa decision).
7. National ID: Proof of identity, copy of name change certificate (if applicable).
8. Proof of employment: Proof of employment on official letterhead, stamped and dated; containing contact information (address, email, telephone number) as well as name, position, and signature of the countersigning officer. The letter must state the name and position of the applicant, salary, years of employment/studies and approval of absence/position after leave and information about the visit. Self-employed evidence of business ownership (company registration).
9. Proof of financial means: Proof of sufficient means of subsistence, e.g., pay slips or bank account statement covering transactions for previous three (3) months. Bank book statements are not accepted. The bank statement must state the account holder’s name and be in English.
10. Proof of studies: Letter of studies on official letterhead, stamped and dated; containing contact information (address, email, telephone number) name, position, and signature of the countersigning officer. The letter must state the name and position of the applicant, years of studies and approval of absence/position after leave and return after journey.
11. Documents for third-country citizens: non-Thai citizens: copy of a valid residence or work permit for Thailand (original must be presented when submitting the application). The permit must be valid at least 3 months after the departure from the Schengen area.
12. If travelling with minors: birth certificate, proof of custody and letter of consent from legal guardian if applicable.
13. Visa fees vary depending on the type of Finland Visa you require and other circumstances.
14. Finland Schengen Visa Application Appointments can be made via VFS Global, the official partner of the Finland Embassy for visa processing. Finland Visa applications can only be processed in Bangkok.
15. VFS also provides an online document checklist which is recommended for review before attending your Finland visa application appointment.