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India passport holders: Single entry for Aland Islands. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Part of Finland (Schengen). Standard Schengen (C) visa applies: EUR 90 (~INR 8,500). Apply for Finland Schengen via VFS Global India (centers in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Goa, Chandigarh, Cochin, Jalandhar).
Visa types: No separate visa system. Finnish Schengen visa rules apply. Standard Schengen C (90-day): Tourist, Business, Family Visit, Transit. National D visa via Finland for longer stays.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years (varies). Max Stay: 90 days within any 180-day period across all Schengen.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Same as Finland Schengen requirements: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online application; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation; Bank statement (6 months); Employment letter; Aadhaar + PAN; ITR (3 years); Apply via VFS Global India at nearest center.
Visa types (1)
Part of Finland (Schengen). Standard Schengen (C) visa applies: EUR 90 (~INR 8,500). Apply for Finland Schengen via VFS Global India (centers in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Goa, Chandigarh, Cochin, Jalandhar).
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Indians (~15-20% rejection): (1) Insufficient funds (less than EUR 50/day); (2) Weak ties to India — unmarried, no property, low salary; (3) Doubtful intent to return; (4) Travel insurance not meeting EUR 30,000 coverage; (5) Previous Schengen overstay/refusal; (6) Inconsistent itinerary; (7) Punjab/Gujarat applicants face additional scrutiny due to historical asylum claims; (8) Application from non-jurisdictional VFS center.
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