Service fees in Finnish missions abroad

Payment instructions

The prices given in ZAR will change in accordance with the exchange rate of the Rand (below fees with the exchange rate of 19.83).

Service fees should be paid in advance to embassy's account. Residence permit fees may also be paid via internet when using Enterfinland.fi system. Please note also that when applying for visa at VFS Global visa centre, visa fee and service fee are paid to their account. Kindly note that a refund is not an option in case of an erroneous payment.

Embassy Bank details
Name of beneficiary: Embassy of Finland
Account Number: 62249971046
Branch Code: 250655 (Brooklyn)
Bank: First National Bank of SA Ltd – a division of First Rand Bank Limited
Swift Address: Firnzajj

1) Use the following as a reference: "Visa/Passport / Surname or name of group / number of applications", e.g. Visas Moodley family 3pax 
2) Check the correct fee below (the amount can change monthly!)
3) Attach a proof of payment when handing in the application/s.

Any banking charges are to be paid by applicant. Please note that payments made from Finland must be done to our bank account in Finland (more information from the Embassy).

Payment details

Grounds for payment

Decree of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs on Fees for services produced by the Foreign Service in 2024 (in Finnish)(Link to another website.)

Decree of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs on Fees for services produced by the Foreign Service in 2023 (in Finnish)(Link to another website.)

Decree of the Ministry of the Interior on Fees for services produced by the Finnish Immigration Service in 2024 (in Finnish)(Link to another website.)

Decree of the Ministry of the Interior on Fees for services produced by the Finnish Immigration Service in 2023 (in Finnish)(Link to another website.)