Vietnam to Finland visa requirements

Vietnamese ordinary passport holders need a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa before traveling to Finland for tourism. There is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival option, and ETIAS does not apply to Vietnamese nationals. Finland is a member of the Schengen Area, and Vietnam is on the list of nationalities that require a visa to enter. A Vietnamese ordinary passport holder must therefore apply for a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa before departure; there is no visa-free entry, no visa-on-arrival, and ETIAS is not an alternative because it is only for visa-exempt nationalities. The visa permits a stay of up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area. Applications are submitted in person, with biometrics, through Finland's external service provider/VFS Global in Vietnam on behalf of the Embassy of Finland. The standard visa fee is EUR 90 for adults (EUR 45 for children aged 6–11, free under 6), plus any VFS service charge and insurance costs. Finland says visa processing normally takes about 15 calendar days and can be extended to 45 days in individual cases, so applying 3–4 weeks ahead (and up to 6 months before travel) remains prudent. Required documents include the application form, a passport issued within the last 10 years and valid at least 3 months beyond the intended departure from Schengen, a recent photo, travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage, proof of accommodation, return or onward travel, proof of financial means (about EUR 50/day), and evidence of employment, studies, business or other ties. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is now operational, so Schengen external-border entries and exits are digitally recorded and biometric data may be collected at the border.