Finland Visa for Nigeria Passport Holders

Nigeriapassport Finlanddestination

Single entry ApprovalLow Transit visaYes

Data verified 15 May 2026

At a glance

Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Finland. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.

Overview

Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~NGN 132,000). Apply via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos. Finland recruits Nigerian healthcare/IT workers via Talent Boost program.

Visa types: Schengen C (90/180): Tourist, Business, Family, Cultural, Transit; Finnish National D (>90 days): Work (Specialist, Seasonal), Study, Family, Researcher, Au Pair. Finland recruits Nigerian healthcare/IT workers.

Fees & funds

Visa fee (local)EUR 90 (Schengen)

In USDUSD 99

In NGNNGN 134,640

Minimum bank balance~USD 55/day (EUR 50)

Service feeVFS service fee: USD 25-40 on top of visa fee

Stay & validity

Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90 days within 180-day period.

Extension possibleConditional

Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert

How to apply

MethodVFS Global Abuja/Lagos (Finnish Embassy via Cairo)

Application centreVFS Global

Processing time15-21 working days

AppointmentYes · Book

InterviewConditional

Urgent processingNo

Requirements

Bank Statement Yes Yes (6 months, EUR 50/day)

Return Ticket Yes

Hotel Booking Yes

Sponsor Doc Conditional

Invitation Letter Conditional

Vaccination Conditional Yellow Fever (carried)

Travel Insurance Mandatory Mandatory (EUR 30,000+)

Biometrics Yes

Police Clearance No No (short-stay)

Employment Letter Yes

Passport & photo

Passport validity3+ months beyond stay

Photo size35 × 45 mm · White bg · biometric

Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online Schengen application; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation / Sponsor's host declaration; Bank statement (3-6 months); Employment letter; ITR; NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); Biometrics at VFS Abuja/Lagos.

Visa types (2)

Tourist ★

Single EUR 90 (~USD 104.66) 15-21 working days

Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~NGN 132,000). Apply via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos. Finland recruits Nigerian healthcare/IT workers via Talent Boost program.

Transit Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Single EUR 90 (~USD 97.2) 15 calendar days (occasionally up to 45)

Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Nigerian passport holders changing planes airside at an airport in Finland en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into Finland or the Schengen Area.

Common rejection reasons

Common Schengen rejections for Nigerians (~50-60%): (1) Insufficient funds — Finland expensive; (2) Weak ties to Nigeria; (3) Family ties in Finland (small Nigerian community) raise red flags; (4) Doubtful return intent; (5) Past Schengen overstays; (6) Asylum-claim history in EU (Nigerian asylum caseload significant in Finland); (7) Inadequate insurance; (8) 419 document forgery screening.

Embassy / consulate

AddressEmbassy of Finland, 21 Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria (with consular liaison in Abuja)

Phone+234 9 461 8540

Emailsanomat.abu@formin.fi

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Official portal

Apply or confirm the current requirements on the destination government's official site.

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Data quality

ConfidenceHigh

Last verified2026-05-15

Indicative information for reference only — Visandra is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Always verify with the official mission before you travel.

Good to know

Finland visa FAQ for Nigeria passport holders

Do I need a visa to visit Finland with a Nigeria passport?

Yes — Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Finland (Single entry). Apply via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos (Finnish Embassy via Cairo).

How much does a Finland visa cost for Nigeria passport holders?

The Finland visa fee is USD 99 (about NGN 134,640). Additional service, biometric or courier charges may apply on top.

How long does it take to get a Finland visa?

Typical processing for a Finland visa is 15-21 working days. Apply well ahead of your travel date and allow for appointment availability.

How long can I stay in Finland on this visa?

A Finland visa for Nigeria passport holders typically allows a stay of Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90 days within 180-day period.. Extensions may be possible (Conditional).

How do I apply for a Finland visa from Nigeria?

Apply for your Finland visa via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos (Finnish Embassy via Cairo). An appointment is required. Your passport should be valid 3+ months beyond stay.