Data verified
Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Finland. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 103.96). Processing: Up to 15 working days for individuals (20 working days for groups of 15+); may extend to 30 days in peak season. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 adult / EUR 45 (age 6-11) / free under 6 (~USD 104 / ~BDT 12,864). IMPORTANT: Finland has no consular presence of its own for Bangladesh — Finland's visa affairs in Bangladesh are represented by the Embassy of Sweden, Dhaka (representation resumed 1 Sep 2021, per Sweden Abroad). Bangladeshi applicants apply through VFS Global's Sweden-operated Dhaka desk, which processes Finland applications on Sweden's behalf; the Finnish Embassy in New Delhi has no consular role for Bangladesh residents.
Visa types: Schengen C visa: Tourist, Business, Family/Friends Visit, Transit, Cultural/Sports, Medical. National D visa: Student, Worker (Skilled Employee), Specialist, EU Blue Card, Family Reunification, Researcher, Working Holiday (not for BD), Long-term Residence.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C Validity: 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90/180 Schengen rules.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year Schengen-wide entry ban; SIS alert. EES biometric entry/exit registration fully operational EU-wide since 10 April 2026, making overstay detection automatic.
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages, less than 10 years old); Online application at enterfinland.fi; Appointment at VFS Global Dhaka; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000+, all Schengen); Flight booking; Hotel reservation OR sponsor invitation; Bank statement (EUR 50/day proof); Employment letter; For Student: admission + funding (EUR 7,200/year minimum).
Visa types (5)
Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~USD 104 / BDT 12,864). Finland has no own mission for Bangladesh — applications are handled by the Embassy of Sweden, Dhaka under a standing representation agreement, via VFS Global's Sweden desk.
Finland Schengen C Business Visa for activities across Finland and all 29 Schengen states. Apply if Finland is main destination or first Schengen entry point. (Same system as Åland Islands — Id 2.)
Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Bangladeshi passport holders changing planes airside at a Finland airport en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into Finland or the Schengen Area.
Finland Student Residence Permit for studies at accredited Finnish institutions. University of Helsinki, Aalto University, Tampere University main destinations. Many English-medium master's programmes; bachelor's typically Finnish/Swedish-medium with tuition fees for non-EU students.
Finland Residence Permit for Specialist (highly skilled) or Employed Person. Specialist track has no labour market test; standard Employed Person track requires TE Office assessment.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections: (1) Finland strict on Schengen visa review; (2) Insufficient EUR 50/day funds; (3) Weak ties to BD; (4) For Student: admission + funding (EUR 7,200/year minimum); (5) Travel insurance below EUR 30,000; (6) Inconsistent itinerary.
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