[{"checklistId":15,"name":"Tourism","description":"Select this checklist if you travel to Finland for leisure, recreation or sightseeing.","documentCategories":[{"description":"Visa application form with a photograph","documents":[{"documentType":"VISA_APPLICATION","name":"Visa application form with a photograph","description":"Schengen visa application form shall be duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant.  For the visa application photo requirements, please see https://www2023.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-Photograph_Guidelines.pdf ."}]},{"description":"Travel document","documents":[{"documentType":"TRAVEL_DOCUMENT","name":"Travel document","description":"The travel document must be valid for a minimum of three (3) months after the planned journey, issued within the previous 10 years and have at least two (2) blank pages."}]},{"description":"Other travel documents","documents":[{"documentType":"OTHER_TRAVEL_DOCUMENTS","name":"Other travel documents","description":"If the applicant has other valid travel documents and/or previous travel documents with previous Schengen visas issued within the last 59 months, they should also be provided."}]},{"description":"Travel medical insurance","documents":[{"documentType":"MEDICAL_INSURANCE","name":"Travel medical insurance","description":"Travel medical insurance must be valid for the duration of travel and cover the entire Schengen area. An applicant applying for a multiple-entry visa may provide an insurance policy, which is valid during the first trip.  The minimum coverage of the policy must be 30 000 (thirty thousand) euros. The policy has to cover costs in case of sudden illness or accident and assistance on site, including the costs of medical repatriation to the place of permanent residence of the insured person or the repatriation in case of death. The Travel Insurance Policy must reflect coverage for COVID-19."}]},{"description":"Documents confirming the purpose of the journey","documents":[{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_ITINERARY","name":"Proof of itinerary","description":"- Travel plan covering all the destinations of the trip.\n- Flight reservations, including roundtrip and possible other Schengen states and third countries."},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_ACCOMODATION","name":"Proof of accommodation","description":"Proof of accommodation for the whole stay in the Schengen area."}]},{"description":"Documents confirming applicant’s circumstances","documents":[{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_EMPLOYMENT","name":"Proof of employment","description":"- Proof of employment/studies on official letterhead, stamped and dated; containing contact information (address, email, telephone number) as well as name, position and signature of the countersigning officer. The letter must state the name and position of the applicant, salary, years of employment/studies and approval of absence with exact dates of the leave /position after leave.\n\n- For unemployment: proof of income, if any (married: employment certificate of spouse, document of the income of the spouse and a marriage certificate).\n\n- If self - employed; the company GST (Goods and Services Tax registration)"},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_FINANCIAL_MEANS","name":"Proof of financial means","description":"Proof of sufficient means of subsistence and establishment:\n- Cover Letter and previous 3 months bank statement of the applicant\n- ITR Indian Tax Return Verification Form from past two years\n- Salary slips for the last 3 months"},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_STUDIES","name":"Proof of studies","description":"For students proof of enrolment of the school or institute"},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_PENSION","name":"Proof of pension","description":"Documents proving the pension or other financial support"},{"documentType":"DOCUMENTS_FOR_THIRD_COUNTRY_CITIZENS","name":"Documents for third country citizens","description":"- Valid Indian residence permit. If applicant is not a permanent resident, residence permit must be valid for 3 months after the departure from the Schengen area.\n- Afghan applicants must have a copy of national ID card"},{"documentType":"ADDITIONAL_DOCUMENTS","name":"Other additional documents","description":"Free-form cover letter from the applicant"}]},{"description":"Documents for minors","documents":[{"documentType":"MINOR_BIRTH_CERTIFICATE","name":"Birth certificate","description":"- Passport and ID copies of the custodian(s) (from both parents if applicable)\n- Birth certificate / court decision of custody (notarized)"},{"documentType":"GUARDIAN_DOCUMENTS","name":"Documents when parent(s)/guardian(s) not travelling together with the child","description":"Permission to travel from the guardian(s) if not travelling together with the child (notarized)."},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_CUSTODY_CHANGES","name":"Proof of custody changes","description":"Proof on custody changes"}]},{"description":"Other documents added at Visa Application Centre","documents":[{"documentType":"VISA_REVOKE","name":"Request for visa revocation","description":"Request for visa revocation is added at the Visa Application Centre, if needed."},{"documentType":"OTHER_SUBMISSION_DOCUMENTS","name":"Other submission documents","description":"Other submission documents are added at the Visa Application Centre, if needed."}]}]},{"checklistId":16,"name":"Business","description":"Select this checklist if you travel to Finland for official and business purposes (meetings, conferences, trainings, trade fairs etc.).\n\nIf you are going to work in Finland, you need to obtain a residence permit. In that case, visit the website of the  Finnish Immigration Service.","documentCategories":[{"description":"Visa application form with a photograph","documents":[{"documentType":"VISA_APPLICATION","name":"Visa application form with a photograph","description":"Schengen visa application form shall be duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant. For the visa application photo requirements, please see https://www2023.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-Photograph_Guidelines.pdf ."}]},{"description":"Travel document","documents":[{"documentType":"TRAVEL_DOCUMENT","name":"Travel document","description":"- The travel document must be valid for a minimum of three (3) months after the planned journey, issued within the previous 10 years and have at least two (2) blank pages.\n- Copy of first and last page of passport and stamped pages of passport."}]},{"description":"Other travel documents","documents":[{"documentType":"OTHER_TRAVEL_DOCUMENTS","name":"Other travel documents","description":"If the applicant has other valid travel documents and/or previous travel documents with previous Schengen visas issued within the last 59 months, they should also be provided."}]},{"description":"Travel medical insurance","documents":[{"documentType":"MEDICAL_INSURANCE","name":"Travel medical insurance","description":"Travel medical insurance must be valid for the duration of travel and cover the entire Schengen area. An applicant applying for a multiple-entry visa may provide an insurance policy, which is valid during the first trip.  The minimum coverage of the policy must be 30 000 (thirty thousand) euros. The policy has to cover costs in case of sudden illness or accident and assistance on site, including the costs of medical repatriation to the place of permanent residence of the insured person or the repatriation in case of death. The Travel Insurance Policy must reflect coverage for COVID-19."}]},{"description":"Documents confirming the purpose of the journey","documents":[{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_ITINERARY","name":"Proof of itinerary","description":"- Travel plan covering all the destinations of the trip.\n- Flight reservations, including roundtrip and possible other Schengen states and third countries."},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_ACCOMODATION","name":"Proof of accommodation","description":"Proof of accommodation for the whole stay in the Schengen area."},{"documentType":"BUSINESS_TRAVEL_DOCUMENTS","name":"Documents for business travel","description":"Invitation from the company in Finland, on official company letterhead, stamped and dated; containing contact information (address, email, telephone number) as well as name, position and signature of the countersigning officer. The letter must state the applicant's name, travel dates and reason for the invitation."}]},{"description":"Documents confirming applicant’s circumstances","documents":[{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_EMPLOYMENT","name":"Proof of employment","description":"- Employment letter on official company letterhead, stamped and dated; containing contact information (address, email, telephone number) as well as name, position and signature of the countersigning officer. The letter must state the name and position of the applicant, salary, years of employment and approval of absence with exact dates of the leave / position after returning.\n\n- If self - employed; the company GST (Goods and Services Tax registration)"},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_FINANCIAL_MEANS","name":"Proof of financial means","description":"- Proof of sufficient means of subsistence (e.g. 3 months bank statement of the applicant) together with salary slips of the applicant.\n- If the applicant is financially fully supported by his/her employer, this must be clearly mentioned in the letter of employment.\n- ITR Indian Tax Return Verification Form from past two years\n- Salary slips for the last 3 months"},{"documentType":"DOCUMENTS_FOR_THIRD_COUNTRY_CITIZENS","name":"Documents for third country citizens","description":"- Valid Indian residence permit. If applicant is not a permanent resident, residence permit must be valid for 3 months after the departure from the Schengen area.\n- Afghan applicants must have a copy of national ID card"}]},{"description":"Other documents added at Visa Application Centre","documents":[{"documentType":"VISA_REVOKE","name":"Request for visa revocation","description":"Request for visa revocation is added at the Visa Application Centre, if needed."},{"documentType":"OTHER_SUBMISSION_DOCUMENTS","name":"Other submission documents","description":"Other submission documents are added at the Visa Application Centre, if needed."}]}]},{"checklistId":17,"name":"Private Visit (Family and Friends)","description":"Select this checklist if you travel to visit your family members or friends legally residing in Finland.","documentCategories":[{"description":"Visa application form with a photograph","documents":[{"documentType":"VISA_APPLICATION","name":"Visa application form with a photograph","description":"Schengen visa application form shall be duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant. For the visa application photo requirements, please see https://www2023.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-Photograph_Guidelines.pdf ."}]},{"description":"Travel document","documents":[{"documentType":"TRAVEL_DOCUMENT","name":"Travel document","description":"The travel document must be valid for a minimum of three (3) months after the planned journey, issued within the previous 10 years and have at least two (2) blank pages."}]},{"description":"Other travel documents","documents":[{"documentType":"OTHER_TRAVEL_DOCUMENTS","name":"Other travel documents","description":"If the applicant has other valid travel documents and/or previous travel documents with previous Schengen visas issued within the last 59 months, they should also be provided."}]},{"description":"Travel medical insurance","documents":[{"documentType":"MEDICAL_INSURANCE","name":"Travel medical insurance","description":"Travel medical insurance must be valid for the duration of travel and cover the entire Schengen area. An applicant applying for a multiple-entry visa may provide an insurance policy, which is valid during the first trip.  The minimum coverage of the policy must be 30 000 (thirty thousand) euros. The policy has to cover costs in case of sudden illness or accident and assistance on site, including the costs of medical repatriation to the place of permanent residence of the insured person or the repatriation in case of death. The Travel Insurance Policy must reflect coverage for COVID-19."}]},{"description":"Documents confirming the purpose of the journey","documents":[{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_ITINERARY","name":"Proof of itinerary","description":"- Travel plan covering all the destinations of the trip.\n- Flight reservations, including roundtrip and possible other Schengen states and third countries."},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_ACCOMODATION","name":"Proof of accommodation","description":"Proof of accommodation for the whole stay in the Schengen area."},{"documentType":"INVITATION_LETTER","name":"Invitation letter","description":"- Signed Invitation letter, signed by the inviter and max. 3 months old. Invitation must include the purpose and duration of the visit; relationship with inviter and his/her contact details (address, email, phone number), a copy of the inviter's passport and the valid residence permit (if not a Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Icelandic or Danish inviter). Invitation letter should also have an indication of a person covering the costs.\n- Proof of family ties with the host or inviting party: birth or marriage certificates (notarized).\n- If necessary, a proof of sponsorship with its attachments: https://um.fi/documents/35732/0/yll%C3%A4pitositoumus_eng.pdf/a31ab357-3926-6007-a21a-67e640e06829?t=1704706041856"}]},{"description":"Documents confirming applicant’s circumstances","documents":[{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_EMPLOYMENT","name":"Proof of employment","description":"- Proof of employment/studies on official letterhead, stamped and dated; containing contact information (address, email, telephone number) as well as name, position and signature of the countersigning officer. The letter must state the name and position of the applicant, salary, years of employment/studies and approval of absence with exact dates of the leave / position after leave.\n\n- For unemployment: proof of income, if any (married: employment certificate of spouse, document of the income of the spouse and a marriage certificate).\n\n- If self - employed; the company GST (Goods and Services Tax registration)."},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_FINANCIAL_MEANS","name":"Proof of financial means","description":"Proof of sufficient means of subsistence and establishment\n- Cover Letter and previous 3 months bank statement of the applicant\n- ITR Indian Tax Return Verification Form from past two years\n- Salary slips for the last 3 months"},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_STUDIES","name":"Proof of studies","description":"For students proof of enrolment of the school or institute"},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_PENSION","name":"Proof of pension","description":"Documents proving the pension or other financial support"},{"documentType":"DOCUMENTS_FOR_THIRD_COUNTRY_CITIZENS","name":"Documents for third country citizens","description":"- Valid Indian residence permit. If applicant is not a permanent resident, residence permit must be valid for 3 months after the departure from the Schengen area.\n- Afghan applicants must have a copy of national ID card"},{"documentType":"ADDITIONAL_DOCUMENTS","name":"Other additional documents","description":"Free-form cover letter from the applicant"}]},{"description":"Documents for minors","documents":[{"documentType":"MINOR_BIRTH_CERTIFICATE","name":"Birth certificate","description":"- Passport and ID copies of the custodian(s) (from both parents if applicable)\n- Birth certificate / court decision of custody (notarized)"},{"documentType":"GUARDIAN_DOCUMENTS","name":"Documents when parent(s)/guardian(s) not travelling together with the child","description":"Permission to travel from the guardian(s) if not travelling together with the child (notarized)."},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_CUSTODY_CHANGES","name":"Proof of custody changes","description":"Proof on custody changes"}]},{"description":"Other documents added at Visa Application Centre","documents":[{"documentType":"VISA_REVOKE","name":"Request for visa revocation","description":"Request for visa revocation is added at the Visa Application Centre, if needed."},{"documentType":"OTHER_SUBMISSION_DOCUMENTS","name":"Other submission documents","description":"Other submission documents are added at the Visa Application Centre, if needed."}]}]},{"checklistId":18,"name":"Seamen","description":"Select this checklist if your main purpose of the journey is as Seamen","documentCategories":[{"description":"Visa application form with a photograph","documents":[{"documentType":"VISA_APPLICATION","name":"Visa application form with a photograph","description":"Schengen visa application form shall be duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant. For the visa application photo requirements, please see https://www2023.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-Photograph_Guidelines.pdf ."}]},{"description":"Travel document","documents":[{"documentType":"TRAVEL_DOCUMENT","name":"Travel document","description":"The travel document must be valid for a minimum of three (3) months after the planned journey, issued within the previous 10 years and have at least two (2) blank pages."}]},{"description":"Other travel documents","documents":[{"documentType":"OTHER_TRAVEL_DOCUMENTS","name":"Other travel documents","description":"If the applicant has other valid travel documents and/or previous travel documents with previous Schengen visas issued within the last 59 months, they should also be provided."}]},{"description":"Documents confirming applicant’s circumstances","documents":[{"documentType":"DOCUMENTS_FOR_THIRD_COUNTRY_CITIZENS","name":"Documents for third country citizens","description":"- Valid Indian residence permit. If applicant is not a permanent resident, residence permit must be valid for 3 months after the departure from the Schengen area.\n- Afghan applicants must have a copy of national ID card"},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_EMPLOYMENT","name":"Proof of employment","description":"Employment letter or contract with shipping company on official company letterhead, stamped and dated; containing contact information (address, email, telephone number) as well as name, position and signature of the countersigning officer. The letter must state the name and position of the applicant, as well as salary."},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_FINANCIAL_MEANS","name":"Proof of financial means","description":"- Bank statement from the previous 3 months\n- ITR Indian Tax Return Verification Form from past two years\n- Salary slips for the last 3 months"}]},{"description":"Travel medical insurance","documents":[{"documentType":"MEDICAL_INSURANCE","name":"Travel medical insurance","description":"Travel medical insurance must be valid for the duration of travel and cover the entire Schengen area. An applicant applying for a multiple-entry visa may provide an insurance policy, which is valid during the first trip.  The minimum coverage of the policy must be 30 000 (thirty thousand) euros. The policy has to cover costs in case of sudden illness or accident and assistance on site, including the costs of medical repatriation to the place of permanent residence of the insured person or the repatriation in case of death. The Travel Insurance Policy must reflect coverage for COVID-19."}]},{"description":"Documents confirming the purpose of the journey","documents":[{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_ITINERARY","name":"Proof of itinerary","description":"Flight reservations including possible other Schengen states and third countries."},{"documentType":"SEAMEN_DOCUMENTS","name":"Documents for seamen (crew members)","description":"- Invitation letter or cover letter from the Shipping company in Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway and/or Sweden. On official letterhead including contact information, position and signature of the inviter, a brief explanation of the nature of the vessel. The purpose, duration and program of the journey. Information about the party who bears the costs of the trip.\n\n- Seaman’s book / Continuous Discharge Certificate"}]},{"description":"Other documents added at Visa Application Centre","documents":[{"documentType":"VISA_REVOKE","name":"Request for visa revocation","description":"Request for visa revocation is added at the Visa Application Centre, if needed."},{"documentType":"OTHER_SUBMISSION_DOCUMENTS","name":"Other submission documents","description":"Other submission documents are added at the Visa Application Centre, if needed."}]}]},{"checklistId":172,"name":"Culture, sports and study","description":"Select this checklist if your main purpose of the journey is culture, sport or study.","documentCategories":[{"description":"Visa application form with a photograph","documents":[{"documentType":"VISA_APPLICATION","name":"Visa application form with a photograph","description":"Pending Schengen visa application form shall be duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant. To see the visa application photo specifications, please, click https://www2023.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-Photograph_Guidelines.pdf ."}]},{"description":"Travel document","documents":[{"documentType":"TRAVEL_DOCUMENT","name":"Travel document","description":"The travel document must be valid for a minimum of three (3) months after the planned journey, issued within the previous 10 years and have at least two (2) blank pages."}]},{"description":"Other travel documents","documents":[{"documentType":"OTHER_TRAVEL_DOCUMENTS","name":"Other travel documents","description":"If the applicant has other valid travel documents and/or previous travel documents with previous Schengen visas issued within the last 59 months, they should also be provided."}]},{"description":"Documents confirming applicant’s circumstances","documents":[{"documentType":"DOCUMENTS_FOR_THIRD_COUNTRY_CITIZENS","name":"Documents for third country citizens","description":"- Valid Indian residence permit. If applicant is not a permanent resident, residence permit must be valid for 3 months after the departure from the Schengen area.\n- Afghan applicants must have a copy of national ID card (tazkera)"},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_FINANCIAL_MEANS","name":"Proof of financial means","description":"Proof of sufficient means of subsistence and establishment:\n- Cover Letter and previous 3 months bank statement of the applicant\n- ITR Indian Tax Return Verification Form from past two years\n- Salary slips for the last 3 months"},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_EMPLOYMENT","name":"Proof of employment","description":"- Proof of employment/studies on official letterhead, stamped and dated; containing contact information (address, email, telephone number) as well as name, position and signature of the countersigning officer. The letter must state the name and position of the applicant, salary, years of employment/studies and approval of absence with exact dates of the leave /position after leave.\n\n- If self - employed; the company GST (Goods and Services Tax registration)"},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_PENSION","name":"Proof of pension","description":"Documents proving the pension or other financial support."},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_STUDIES","name":"Proof of studies","description":"Certificate of admission or registration at an educational establishment for the purpose of attending academic or vocational courses, or cover letter from the inviting company."},{"documentType":"ADDITIONAL_DOCUMENTS","name":"Other additional documents","description":"- Free-form cover letter from the applicant\n- Other submission documents added at the Visa Application Centre, if needed"}]},{"description":"Travel medical insurance","documents":[{"documentType":"MEDICAL_INSURANCE","name":"Travel medical insurance","description":"Travel medical insurance must be valid for the duration of travel and cover the entire Schengen area. An applicant applying for a multiple-entry visa may provide an insurance policy, which is valid during the first trip. The minimum coverage of the policy must be 30 000 (thirty thousand) euros. The policy has to cover costs in case of sudden illness or accident and assistance on site, including the costs of medical repatriation to the place of permanent residence of the insured person or the repatriation in case of death. The Travel Insurance Policy must reflect coverage for COVID-19."}]},{"description":"Documents confirming the purpose of the journey","documents":[{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_ITINERARY","name":"Proof of itinerary","description":"Travel plan covering all the destinations of the trip."},{"documentType":"TRANSPORT_RESERVATIONS","name":"Transport reservations","description":"Flight reservations, including roundtrip and possible other Schengen states and third countries."},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_ACCOMODATION","name":"Proof of accommodation","description":"Proof of accommodation for the whole stay in the Schengen area."},{"documentType":"INVITATION_LETTER","name":"Invitation letter","description":"From the receiving cultural, sports or educational organization:\n- Official invitation letter, including contact information; the length and purpose of the stay; detailed program for the event; account on the amount of the expenses as well the covering entity; account on the accommodation during the trip."},{"documentType":"TRAVEL_ORDER","name":"Travel order or letter from sending organisation","description":"From the dispatching cultural, sports or educational organization:\n- Dispatch letter on official paper, including contact person(s) information; stamped and dated, including the name, position and signature of the countersigning officer. The letter must state the name, position, years of employment and salary of the applicant (if a professional), confirmation of participation and the entity that covers the costs."}]},{"description":"Documents for minors","documents":[{"documentType":"GUARDIAN_DOCUMENTS","name":"Documents when parent(s)/guardian(s) not travelling together with the child","description":"Permission to travel from the guardian(s) if not travelling together with the child (notarized)."},{"documentType":"MINOR_BIRTH_CERTIFICATE","name":"Birth certificate","description":"- Birth certificate (notarized)\n- court decision of custody (notarized) if applicable\n- Passport and ID copies of the custodian(s) (from both parents if applicable)"}]},{"description":"Other documents added at Visa Application Centre","documents":[{"documentType":"VISA_REVOKE","name":"Request for visa revocation","description":"Request for visa revocation is added at the Visa Application Centre, if needed."}]}]},{"checklistId":173,"name":"Family member of a Finnish citizen","description":"Select this checklist if your main purpose of the journey is visiting a Finnish family member.\n\nThe family member of a Finnish citizen may be applicable for the Directive of Free Movement 2004/38/EY, if the Finnish citizen resides in an EU country other than Finland. In such cases kindly refer to the checklist for the Family Member of an EU Citizen.\n\nVisa fee is free of charge if marriage is conducted in Finland or added to Finnish Population register DVV.","documentCategories":[{"description":"Visa application form with a photograph","documents":[{"documentType":"VISA_APPLICATION","name":"Visa application form with a photograph","description":"Pending Schengen visa application form shall be duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant. To see the visa application photo specifications, please, click https://www2023.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-Photograph_Guidelines.pdf ."}]},{"description":"Travel document","documents":[{"documentType":"TRAVEL_DOCUMENT","name":"Travel document","description":"The travel document must be valid for a minimum of three (3) months after the planned journey, issued within the previous 10 years and have at least two (2) blank pages."}]},{"description":"Other travel documents","documents":[{"documentType":"OTHER_TRAVEL_DOCUMENTS","name":"Other travel documents","description":"If the applicant has other valid travel documents and/or previous travel documents with previous Schengen visas issued within the last 59 months, they should also be provided."}]},{"description":"Documents confirming applicant’s circumstances","documents":[{"documentType":"DOCUMENTS_FOR_THIRD_COUNTRY_CITIZENS","name":"Documents for third country citizens","description":"- Valid Indian residence permit. If applicant is not a permanent resident, residence permit must be valid for 3 months after the departure from the Schengen area.\n- Afghan applicants must have a copy of national ID card (tazkera)"},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_FINANCIAL_MEANS","name":"Proof of financial means","description":"Proof of sufficient means of subsistence and establishment\n- Cover Letter and previous 3 months bank statement of the applicant\n- ITR Indian Tax Return Verification Form from past two years\n- Salary slips for the last 3 months"},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_EMPLOYMENT","name":"Proof of employment","description":"- Proof of employment/studies on official letterhead, stamped and dated; containing contact information (address, email, telephone number) as well as name, position and signature of the countersigning officer. The letter must state the name and position of the applicant, salary, years of employment/studies and approval of absence with exact dates of the leave /position after leave.\n\n- If self - employed; the company GST (Goods and Services Tax registration)"},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_PENSION","name":"Proof of pension","description":"Documents proving the pension or other financial support."},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_STUDIES","name":"Proof of studies","description":"For students proof of enrolment of the school or institute."},{"documentType":"ADDITIONAL_DOCUMENTS","name":"Other additional documents","description":"- Free-form cover letter from the applicant\n- Other submission documents added at the Visa Application Centre, if needed"}]},{"description":"Travel medical insurance","documents":[{"documentType":"MEDICAL_INSURANCE","name":"Travel medical insurance","description":"Travel medical insurance must be valid for the duration of travel and cover the entire Schengen area. An applicant applying for a multiple-entry visa may provide an insurance policy, which is valid during the first trip. The minimum coverage of the policy must be 30 000 (thirty thousand) euros. The policy has to cover costs in case of sudden illness or accident and assistance on site, including the costs of medical repatriation to the place of permanent residence of the insured person or the repatriation in case of death. The Travel Insurance Policy must reflect coverage for COVID-19."}]},{"description":"Documents confirming the purpose of the journey","documents":[{"documentType":"FAMILY_MEMBER","name":"Proof of family tie","description":"Proof of being a family member of a Finnish citizen:\n- Marriage certificate or birth certificate (notarized) / Court decision of custody (notarized).\n- Married in Finland: marriage certificate OR extract from the Finnish population register DVV (former VTJ).\n- Married in India (or any other country): marriage certificate (notarized) AND extract from the Finnish population register DVV"},{"documentType":"INVITATION_LETTER","name":"Invitation letter","description":"- Signed Invitation letter, signed by the inviter and max. 3 months old. Invitation must include the purpose and duration of the visit; relationship with inviter and his/her contact details (address, email, phone number). Invitation letter should also have an indication of a person covering the costs.\n-A copy of the inviter's bio page of Finnish passport."},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_ITINERARY","name":"Proof of itinerary","description":"Travel plan covering all the destinations of the trip."},{"documentType":"TRANSPORT_RESERVATIONS","name":"Transport reservations","description":"Flight reservations, including roundtrip and possible other Schengen states and third countries."},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_ACCOMODATION","name":"Proof of accommodation","description":"Proof of accommodation for the whole stay in the Schengen area."}]},{"description":"Documents for minors","documents":[{"documentType":"MINOR_BIRTH_CERTIFICATE","name":"Birth certificate","description":"- Birth certificate (notarized)\n- court decision of custody (notarized) if applicable\n- Passport and ID copies of the custodian(s) (from both parents if applicable)"},{"documentType":"GUARDIAN_DOCUMENTS","name":"Documents when parent(s)/guardian(s) not travelling together with the child","description":"Permission to travel from the guardian(s) if not travelling together with the child (notarized)."}]},{"description":"Other documents added at Visa Application Centre","documents":[{"documentType":"VISA_REVOKE","name":"Request for visa revocation","description":"Request for visa revocation is added at the Visa Application Centre, if needed."}]}]},{"checklistId":174,"name":"Family Members of EU/EEA/CH citizens (applicants under the directive 2004/38/EC)","description":"Checklist for VISA: Applicants under the directive 2004/38/EC (Family member of an EU, EEA and Swiss citizen, who exercises the Right of Free Movement)\n\nIf all the below mentioned conditions (1-3) are not fulfilled, the visa application will be processed as a Tourist or Private Visit application. In this case, please see the checklist for the correct application category and submit the required documents accordingly.\n\n1.   Union citizen exercises the right of free movement = Union citizen who moves to or resides in a Member State other than that of which he/she is a national.\n\n2.   The applicant is a family member of the EU, EEA or Swiss citizen (spouse, partner in a registered relationship, child under 21 years of age or a direct relative in the ascending line dependent of a Union citizen or a spouse/partner).\n\n3. The EU/EEA/Swiss citizen's journey and the family member's journey are related to each other (= the visa applicant travels together with the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen or follows the citizen later).\n\nPlease note that the Directive 2004/38/EC also applies to family members of UK nationals who are Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries.","documentCategories":[{"description":"Visa application form with a photograph","documents":[{"documentType":"VISA_APPLICATION","name":"Visa application form with a photograph","description":"Pending Schengen visa application form shall be duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant. To see the visa application photo specifications, please, click https://www2023.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-Photograph_Guidelines.pdf ."}]},{"description":"Travel document","documents":[{"documentType":"TRAVEL_DOCUMENT","name":"Travel document","description":"The travel document must be valid for a minimum of three (3) months after the planned journey, issued within the previous 10 years and have at least two (2) blank pages."}]},{"description":"Other travel documents","documents":[{"documentType":"OTHER_TRAVEL_DOCUMENTS","name":"Other travel documents","description":"If the applicant has other valid travel documents and/or previous travel documents with previous Schengen visas issued within the last 59 months, they should also be provided."}]},{"description":"Documents confirming applicant’s circumstances","documents":[{"documentType":"DOCUMENTS_FOR_THIRD_COUNTRY_CITIZENS","name":"Documents for third country citizens","description":"- Valid Indian residence permit. If applicant is not a permanent resident, residence permit must be valid for 3 months after the departure from the Schengen area.\n- Afghan applicants must have a copy of national ID card (tazkera)"},{"documentType":"ADDITIONAL_DOCUMENTS","name":"Other additional documents","description":"- Free-form cover letter from the applicant\n- Other submission documents added at the Visa Application Centre, if needed"}]},{"description":"Documents confirming the purpose of the journey","documents":[{"documentType":"EU_NATIONALITY","name":"Proof of the EU/EEA/CH citizen’s nationality","description":"Proof of the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen's nationality (e.g. copy of passport)."},{"documentType":"FAMILY_TRAVEL","name":"Proof of travelling together with or joining the EU/EEA/CH family member","description":"Proof of common journey: transport reservations including possible third countries and other Schengen countries. Proof of accommodation."},{"documentType":"FAMILY_MEMBER","name":"Proof of family tie","description":"Proof of being a family member: marriage certificate or birth certificate / court decision of custody."}]},{"description":"Documents for minors","documents":[{"documentType":"MINOR_BIRTH_CERTIFICATE","name":"Birth certificate","description":"- Birth certificate (notarized) \n- court decision of custody (notarized) if applicable\n- Passport and ID copies of the custodian(s) (from both parents if applicable)"},{"documentType":"GUARDIAN_DOCUMENTS","name":"Documents when parent(s)/guardian(s) not travelling together with the child","description":"Permission to travel from the guardian(s) if not travelling together with the child (notarized)."}]},{"description":"Other documents added at Visa Application Centre","documents":[{"documentType":"VISA_REVOKE","name":"Request for visa revocation","description":"Request for visa revocation is added at the Visa Application Centre, if needed."}]}]},{"checklistId":272,"name":"Seasonal work","description":"Select this checklist if the main purpose of your travel is seasonal work. \n\nPlease note that the checklist of the required documents has to be chosen by the applicant him/herself from the drop-down menu below based on the main purpose of travel. Supporting documents shall be provided in English, Finnish or Swedish. The original documents shall be presented at the Visa Application Centre. In addition, copies of the original documents shall be submitted with the application to the Visa Application Centre.\nThe Finnish mission reserves the right to request additional information/documentation and, if considered necessary, to interview the applicant.","documentCategories":[{"description":"Visa application form with a photograph","documents":[{"documentType":"VISA_APPLICATION","name":"Visa application form with a photograph","description":"Schengen visa application form shall be duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant. To see the visa application photo specifications, please, click here \nhttps://www2023.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-Photograph_Guidelines.pdf ."}]},{"description":"Travel document","documents":[{"documentType":"TRAVEL_DOCUMENT","name":"Travel document","description":"The travel document must be valid for a minimum of three (3) months after the planned journey, issued within the previous 10 years and have at least two (2) blank pages.\n\nA copy of the personal information page of the valid passport."}]},{"description":"Other travel documents","documents":[{"documentType":"OTHER_TRAVEL_DOCUMENTS","name":"Other travel documents","description":"Previous passport(s), if available."}]},{"description":"Travel medical insurance","documents":[{"documentType":"MEDICAL_INSURANCE","name":"Travel medical insurance","description":"Travel medical insurance must be valid for the duration of travel and cover the entire Schengen area. An applicant for a multiple-entry visa may provide an insurance policy, which is valid during the first trip. The minimum coverage of the policy must be 30 000 (thirty thousand) euros. The policy must cover costs in case of sudden illness or accident and assistance on site, including the costs of medical repatriation to the place of permanent residence of the insured person or the repatriation in case of death."}]},{"description":"Documents confirming the purpose of the journey","documents":[{"documentType":"TRANSPORT_RESERVATIONS","name":"Transport reservations","description":"Roundtrip transport reservation including possible third countries and other Schengen countries. \n\nThe transport reservation (roundtrip) must be within the validity period of the work contract/binding job offer for seasonal work."},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_ACCOMODATION","name":"Proof of accommodation","description":"Written rental contract or a similar document on the accommodation. \n\nThe accommodation contract or a similar document must be within the validity period of the work contract/binding job offer for seasonal work."},{"documentType":"SEASONAL_WORK_DOCUMENTS","name":"Documents for seasonal work","description":"Please note that the validity period of a visa for the purpose of seasonal work can only be issued for the dates that the work contract/binding job offer is valid for. \n\nDocuments for seasonal work include a work contract and the employer’s assurance form:\n\n1. WORK CONTRACT\n\nValid contract of employment or binding job offer for seasonal work from the employer located in Finland indicating:\n\n- working place and the nature of the work;\n- length of the employment;\n- salary;\n- working hours per week or month;\n- length of the possible paid holiday;\n- other relevant terms of employment;\n- start and end date of the employment\n\n2. EMPLOYER’S ASSURANCE FORM\n\nThe employer must fill in and sign the form and send it with its attachments to the visa applicant:\n\nhttps://um.fi/visa-to-visit-finland#Seasonal%20workers'%20visa"}]},{"description":"Documents confirming applicant’s circumstances","documents":[{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_FINANCIAL_MEANS","name":"Proof of financial means","description":"Bank statement(s) covering at least three preceding months.\n\nIndian income tax return (ITR) acknowledgement for the last two assessment years."},{"documentType":"NATIONAL_ID","name":"National ID","description":"Proof of identity, copy of name change certificate (if applicable)."},{"documentType":"DOCUMENTS_FOR_THIRD_COUNTRY_CITIZENS","name":"Documents for third country citizens","description":"Non-Indian citizens: copy of a valid residence or work permit for India (original must be presented, when submitting the application). The permit must be valid at least 3 months after the departure from the Schengen area."},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_EMPLOYMENT","name":"Proof of employment","description":"- Proof of employment/studies on official letterhead, stamped and dated; containing contact information (address, email, telephone number) as well as name, position and signature of the countersigning officer. The letter must state the name and position of the applicant, salary, years of employment/studies and approval of absence with exact dates of the leave /position after leave.\n\n- For unemployment: proof of income, if any (married: employment certificate of spouse, document of the income of the spouse and a marriage certificate).\n\n- If self - employed; the company GST (Goods and Services Tax registration)."},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_STUDIES","name":"Proof of studies","description":"For students proof of enrolment of the school or institute."},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_PENSION","name":"Proof of pension","description":"Documents proving the pension or other financial support."}]},{"description":"Documents for minors","documents":[{"documentType":"MINOR_BIRTH_CERTIFICATE","name":"Birth certificate","description":"PLEASE NOTE:\nA 15 to 17-year-old minor needs the following documents when applying for a visa for seasonal work: \n\nBirth certificate"},{"documentType":"GUARDIAN_DOCUMENTS","name":"Documents when parent(s)/guardian(s) not travelling together with the child","description":"PLEASE NOTE:\nA 15 to 17-year-old minor needs the following documents when applying for a visa for seasonal work: \n\nIf the minor is travelling with only one parent, written consent, certified by public notary of the other parent or guardian, except in cases of a parent having sole custody or guardianship of the minor, in which case a court order of sole custody or guardianship must be provided.\n\nIf the minor travels alone (without parents), written consent, certified by public notary, of both parents or guardians having custody or guardianship of the minor.\n\nCopy of identification document(s) (with signature and photograph) of the parent(s)/guardians having custody/guardianship of the applicant."},{"documentType":"PROOF_OF_CUSTODY_CHANGES","name":"Proof of custody changes","description":"If applicable: court decision of custody (notarized)."}]},{"description":"Other documents added at Visa Application Centre","documents":[{"documentType":"VISA_REVOKE","name":"Request for visa revocation","description":"Request for visa revocation is added at the Visa Application Centre, if needed."},{"documentType":"OTHER_SUBMISSION_DOCUMENTS","name":"Other submission documents","description":"Other submission documents are added at the Visa Application Centre, if needed."}]}]}]