Frequently Asked Questions

You will need a valid passport and Visa for Finland. One can avail a ’Uniform visa’- valid in all Schengen states or a visa which is valid in limited territories. The second type of Visa is more suitable for an Indian tourist travelling to Finland. The Finland embassy keeps the discretionary power to issue/not issue the visa. The decision depends on the application fees and interviews. You may be required to visit the embassy for submitting your visa application form (in case you require a fresh visa), interview and clarifications.

Documents
1) A Passport issued within ten years from and valid for at least three months after completion of the journey.
2) A duly completed and signed Schengen visa application form. File your application minimum 30 days prior to your planned tour to Finland.
3) Travel tickets to collect visa.
4) Travel Medical Insurance: Minimum indemnity value of 30000 Euros and validity for the entire period of stay in Finland.
5) Service Fee: 60Euros, a demand draft (DD) issued in the name of “Embassy of Finland”


Other tourist specific Documents are:
• A detailed itinerary
• Flight and hotel reservation
• Proof of employment , studies and leave of absence
• Proof of sufficient funds, such as a copy of a recent bank statement
• Detailed information on Visa and Passport can be found at www.finland.org.in

Bank hours are generally around 9:15 AM – 4:30 PM, this may vary a bit on either side depending upon the place. Official Currency is Euro.
ATM’s – Easily Available
Credit cards – Widely acceptable and preferable mode of payment.

Finland’s country code is +368
Exit code for Finland: 00, 990, 994, 999 -
Need to make a call from Finland to India? Dial exit code(00/990/994/999) followed by 91(India’s country code) andten digit mobile number.

Finland is a very safe country for travelers. Finland’s diverse offerings and a safe culture makes it a travel destination for people of all age groups and varied interests. Cities are safe and rural areas are even safer. There are rarely any disappointments about lost luggage or theft. But a traveler should always maintain a slightly low profile while in foreign land.

If your network is compatible with GSM900/1800 system, which is used in most of the world, except North America, you will be able to use your cell phone.

SIM Card: You can buy a prepaid Passport Finland SIM to avoid unnecessary high tariffs on calls and data streaming. The SIM will require a SIM-unblocked GSM900/1800 compatible International Cell phone. Please contact your Service Provider for the SIM and network mandates.

Cell Phone: If you will be staying for a longer time or are wary of not using your home number, a cheap Cell Phone at a throw away price is indeed a good option.

Finland is a country with 100% literacy rate and Finnish people understand decent English.

There is no tipping culture in Finland. Infact, Finland is one of the World’s most expensive Countries. It has service charges and VAT included in almost everything. Paying rounded up figures is a good option.

The phenomenon is called Aurora Borealis and is recurring if the skies are clear. Finland observes Northern Lights for around 200 times in a year. You can go for outdoor activities like (sleigh or skiing) or simply lean in comfort and experience this exhilarating magic of lights in the night sky.