Where to apply for a visa?

Submit the application at the VFS Global Visa Application Center. Book an appointment on the website or through the Call Center. VFS Global Visa Application Center accepts applications on Tuesdays and Fridays.

VFS Global Visa Application Center

VFS Global Application Center processes the visa applications to Finland. The Application Center is located at Chhaya Center in Thamel, Kathmandu.

The applicant must always submit the visa application in person and give their biometrics (passport photograph and fingerprints).

An appointment at the Visa Application Center can be booked in advance either on the website of the VFS Global Visa Application Center(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window) or through the Call Center. Visa Application Center and the Call Center serve customers in English and in Nepali.

It is recommended to complete the application form online(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window).

Please note that the residence permit applications are submitted at the Embassy, not at the Visa Application Center.

Contact

Address: 3rd Floor, Chhaya Center, Chhaya Devi Complex, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu
Submission of applications: 9-11 hrs, on Tuesdays and Fridays only
Distribution of passports: 9-11 hrs, on Tuesdays and Fridays only
Website: http://www.vfsglobal.com/Finland/Nepal/(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
E-mail enquiries: [email protected]
Helpline telephones: 1800 0910 120 tai +977 981 7011 745, 8–15 hrs, Mon–Fri

Call Center

From Nepal: Toll Free 18000910120
From other locations: +977 9817011745
Working hours: from 8 to 16 hrs

Submitting visa application at the Embassy of Finland

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic it is not possible to submit a Schengen visa application at the Embassy of Finland.

Customer service: Embassy of Finland, Kathmandu

Embassy customer service by appointment only.
Customer service hours: Mon - Thu 9.00-12.00 and 13.00-16.15

Residence permit, legalization and passport applications: please make an appointment by e-mail visa.kat(at)formin.fi.

Visa-related matters: VFS Global Visa Application Center accepts Finland’s Schengen visa applications on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9am to 11am. An appointment at the Visa Application Center can be booked in advance either on the website of the VFS Global Visa Application Center(Link to another website.) or through the Call Center.

Schengen visas can be applied by persons belonging to the special groups defined by the Finnish Border Guard(Link to another website.) for whom entry to Finland can be granted.

In addition, persons who can provide a certificate of having received a complete vaccination series of a valid COVID-19 vaccine, with the last dose having been administered at least 14 days prior to arrival can apply for a Schengen visa. A list of vaccines accepted in Finland is provided by the Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare(Link to another website.)

On visa and residence permit matters, the Embassy can be reached via email at [email protected]

Consular services for Finnish citizens and foreign nationals with a permanent residence in Finland will continue as per usual. On consular matters, please contact the Embassy via email at [email protected] In an emergency situation, please contact the Foreign Ministry's 24/7 service on +358 9 1605 5555.

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Public holidays when the Embassy is closed

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