Application Requirements
Fees
Effective June 15, 2009, all visa applicants* must pay the non-refundable Machine-Readable Visa application fee (MRV fee) of Euros 99.60 in advance of their appointments.
ALL VISA APPLICANTS* (FINNISH AND NON-FINNISH CITIZENS) ARE REQUIRED TO PRE-PAY THE MRV FEE IN EUROS TO NORDEA BANK ACCOUNT # 221918-16629.
You must bring the receipt, which will not be returned to you and which constitutes your proof of payment, with you to the interview.
THE RECEIPT MUST STATE THE VISA APPLICANT’S NAME (MESSAGE FIELD - VIESTIKENTTÄ) AND THE ARCHIVEID NUMBER (ARKISTOINTITUNNUS).
*(Government and Official applicants applying for A and G visas via Diplomatic Notes are exempt from the MRV fee)
RECIPROCITY FEES: Non-Finnish citizens may be subject to bilateral Reciprocity Fees that will be assessed if their visa application is approved. Non-Finnish citizens should review the Reciprocity Schedule to determine if these fees apply. If they do, only the cashier at the Embassy will be able to accept payment in cash or with major credit cards (Euros or US dollars). DO NOT pay the Reciprocity Fees to the Nordea account listed above.