Suspension of visa application processing 19.3.2020 onwards

Due to the coronavirus outbreak Finland suspended the reception and processing of normal visa applications on 19 March 2020 in line with the rest of the Schengen countries.

Visa applications that were already under consideration are closed and decisions are not made. Passports have been returned to the Visa Center and Visa Center has informed customers about passport collection as usual. The visa fee is non-refundable.

The Embassy kindly request all visa and residence permit customers to refrain from calling or contacting the Embassy at this point. The Embassy is not able to answer all visa and residence permit inquiries and customers are advised to follow the Embassy’s website, Facebook and Twitter and be prepared for delays in customer service.