Basic Travel Requirements for Cambodians visiting
Finland
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Finnish Visa.
- A Cambodian passport issued not more than 10 years earlier and valid for at least 3 months from the date of departure from Finland.
- The passport must contain at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Previously issued Schengen visa (if there is any).
- Completely filled and signed visa application form.
- Two identical passport photographs with a light background.
- Travel insurance worth a minimum of 30,000 € and valid for the entire Schengen area.
- Cover letter.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the trip.
- Letter of invitation.
- Flight itinerary.
- Birth certificate for minors.
- Proof of paid visa fees.
Finland Visa for Cambodians
Facts about Finland
Finland’s plethora of lakes makes it a top summer destination. There are a plethora of lakes which have holiday cabins and host activities such as swimming, fishing, and sailing. The Arctic Lapland province is a top destination for tourist, it is a wilderness that has national parks and ski resorts. The country is well-known for its saunas and iconic designs.
The tourism industry in Finland accounts for about 2.5% of the Finnish GDP. The industry is responsible for providing about 136,700 jobs. In 2017, Finland played host to over 6.7 million foreign tourists.
Types of Finland Visa
Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
---|---|---|
Visitor Visa | 15 working days | 90 days |
Business visa | 15 working days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Finland Visa
- A Cambodian passport issued not more than 10 years earlier and valid for at least 3 months from the date of departure from Finland.
- The passport must contain at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Previously issued Schengen visa (if there is any).
- Completely filled and signed visa application form.
- Two identical passport photographs with a light background.
- Travel insurance worth a minimum of 30,000 € and valid for the entire Schengen area.
- Cover letter.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the trip.
- Letter of invitation.
- Flight itinerary.
- Birth certificate for minors.
- Proof of paid visa fees.
Finland Visitor Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Finnish visitor’s visa is a short stay visa which is usually valid for 90 days.
- This visa is issued to individuals travelling for leisure purposes.
- Individuals who want to visit friends and relatives residing in Finland can also apply for this visa.
- Festivals, ceremonies, sight-seeing and touring can also be done with this visa.
- It is necessary to note that your visa application cannot be submitted earlier than three months before your intended date of travel.
- All original documents must be submitted with an extra copy.
- Individuals who have a host should provide an invitation letter from the host which should state the relationship between the applicant and the host, duration of stay, contact details and address of the host.
- If you would be staying in a guest house or hotel, the proof of booking should be submitted.
- Before travelling, ensure that you have sufficient funds for the duration of your stay in Finland.
- You would be required to present a recent bank statement as proof of sufficient funds during your application.
- A visitor’s visa cannot be used to study or work in Finland.
- Applications are to be submitted in person to the embassy as physical interviews would be conducted.
- A return trip ticket would also be required as proof that you would return to Cambodia at the expiration of your visa.
Finland Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The business visa is used to address any commercial and trade-related issues in Finland.
- Cambodians or individuals residing in Cambodia planning to travel to Finland on a business trip can apply for a visa at the embassy of Germany in Phnom Penh.
- It normally takes about 3 working days to process the visa after submitting the application but it can also take as much as 15 working days in some cases.
- Travel medical insurance worth a minimum of EUR 30,000 covering the entire Schengen area and valid for your period of stay should be submitted.
- This visa can also be used to sign and negotiate business contracts, attend meetings and conferences.
- Those attending conferences or seminars are to present proof of pre-registration for the conference.
- Employed applicants are to present a leave permit from their employer in Cambodia.
- Your business partners are also to send an invitation letter stating the purpose of the trip, the duration of the trip and if they would finance the trip.
- Note that all incomplete applications would be rejected.
- The visa application fee for an adult is the equivalent of EUR 60.00 in USD.
- All applications are to be submitted in person to the embassy.
- The Finnish business visa cannot be used to seek employment during your stay in the country.
Finland Visa Fees
Visitor Visa
60.00 (EUR)
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Finland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
There is currently no Finnish embassy or consulate in Finland. Applicants are advised to visit neighboring countries with a Finnish embassy for their visa processing.