Visa for Finland from Bangladesh: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. As a citizen of Bangladesh you must apply for a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa for Finland. It covers a tourist stay of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen area. Finland must be your main destination (longest stay) or first point of entry.

• Government fee90 EUR
• Application centre feeCapped at €45
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Prepare a passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned exit, two compliant photos, travel insurance covering at least €30,000, proof of accommodation, your itinerary, bookings, and evidence of funds and employment. The visa fee is usually €90 for an adult, excluding the partner's service charge. Confirm the exact amount and full checklist on the official source.

You lodge your application at the Finnish embassy or its external partner (usually VFS Global) responsible for Bangladesh, most often in Dhaka. Book an appointment, complete the Schengen form and attend in person so your biometrics can be captured. Aim to apply three to four weeks before departure, and never more than six months ahead.

• Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If Finland is where you spend the longest, it handles the file, whatever the entry point.
• With no main destination, the competent state is the one you enter first.
• If Finland has no consulate in Bangladesh, another Schengen state may act on its behalf under a representation arrangement, or the file goes to the post accredited for your country.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Bangladesh, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Bangladesh but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing normally takes 15 to 45 days, and longer in peak season. Book your appointment early and submit a complete, consistent file to avoid requests for extra documents. Refundable tickets and accommodation limit your financial exposure if the visa is refused.

Refusals often stem from insufficient insurance (below €30,000), a passport with too little validity, or applying at the wrong consulate when Finland is not the main destination. Weak proof of funds or a poorly documented purpose of travel are other frequent causes.