Finland•Europe2 weeks – 2 months
Free
Varies
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
No dependents
PR Pathway
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Work
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Transit authorization for designated nationalities through Finnish airport international zones without Schengen entry.
The Airport Transit Visa (Type A) for Finland is a specialized Schengen authorization for non-Schengen nationals transiting through Finnish airport international zones. Limited to airside use, it permits quick connections at Helsinki-Vantaa without entering the country, for passengers from designated countries traveling to non-Schengen destinations.
Processing takes a minimum of 15 calendar days, with cases requiring further examination extending to 45 days. No visa fees apply. Holders cannot work, study, or leave the international transit zone. The visa is single-entry and non-renewable, valid only for the specific transit journey.
This visa is ideal for travelers from designated countries with confirmed onward flights and valid visas for their final destination.
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Congo - Kinshasa
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Ghana
Iran
Iraq
Nigeria
Pakistan
Somalia
Sri LankaMust be a national of a country subject to the airport transit visa requirement.
Must be transiting through the international transit area of a Finnish airport.
Must possess a valid visa or entry permit for the final destination country.
Must have a confirmed onward flight ticket to a third country.
Must not leave the international transit area of the airport.
Completed and signed Schengen visa application form.
Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months after departure, with at least 2 blank pages).
One recent passport-sized color photograph meeting ICAO standards.
Proof of onward travel (confirmed flight reservation to a non-Schengen destination).
Valid visa or entry permit for the final destination country.
Travel medical insurance (if required by specific circumstances).
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