Finland Visa from Bangladesh
Plan your Finland visa from Bangladesh with clear guidance on Schengen visas, residence permits, documents, and submission steps.
Overview
Basic Information about Finland
Pathways
Visa Types for Finland
Short-term
Airport Transit Visa
Airport transit visa for Bangladeshi travellers connecting through Finland without entering Schengen.
Business Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for business visit to Finland.
Family Members of EU/EEA Citizens Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for eligible family members accompanying or joining an EU/EEA citizen in Finland.
Official Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for official delegations and government-authorized travel to Finland.
Seamen Transit Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for seafarers joining, leaving, or transiting to a vessel through Finland.
Tourist Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for tourism, holidays, and leisure travel to Finland.
Visiting Family and Friends Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for visiting family, friends, and close personal contacts in Finland.
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What you get
UnivEase service scope
At a glance
Fees & Processing Time
Fees
| Particular | Fees Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Finland Short-Term Schengen Visa Fee | EUR 90 | EUR 45 (children 6-11) | EUR 0 (under 6) | BDT 12,870 | BDT 6,435 | BDT 0 |
| VFS Service Charge | EUR 11 | BDT 1,573 |
| VFS Payment Processing Fee | BDT 230 | Applies where received under VFS payment rules. |
| Residence Permit for Studies | EUR 600 (online) | EUR 750 (paper) | Payable under Finland's residence-permit fee schedule. |
| Residence Permit for Work | EUR 750 (online) | EUR 950 (paper) | Payable under Finland's residence-permit fee schedule. |
| Residence Permit for Family Ties | EUR 750 (online) | EUR 800 (paper) | Payable under Finland's residence-permit fee schedule. |
| UnivEase Service Charge (Short-term Visas) | BDT 10,000 + 15% VAT (BDT 11,500) | For tourism, business, family visit, official, transit, and other short-stay visa purposes. |
| UnivEase Service Charge (Residence Permits) | BDT 15,000 + 15% VAT (BDT 17,250) | For study, work, or family-ties residence permit guidance. |
- •The Schengen visa fee is waived for applicants holding an Official or Diplomatic passport when supported by a proper Note Verbale and where the applicable official exemption rules are met.
- •Residence permit fees are set by the Finnish Immigration Service and vary by permit type. The applicable payment route depends on how the application is filed, and any local-currency equivalent may vary based on the payment method and exchange rate.
- •VFS service charges in Bangladesh apply to the short-stay route processed through Sweden’s representation for Finland. Long-stay Finland applications are generally handled through the Finland Application Centre in New Delhi, and separate residence-permit, D-visa, and applicable VFS service charges may arise at that stage.
Processing Time
| Particular | Standard Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Finland Short-Term Schengen Visa | Usually 15 calendar days | May extend up to 45 calendar days in some cases |
| Residence Permit for Studies | Often around 1 month | May extend up to 3 months or longer |
| Residence Permit for Work | Usually 1-3 months | Timelines vary by work category |
| Residence Permit for Family Ties | Often around 4 months | Some cases may take longer depending on relationship evidence, sponsor status, and further review. |
| UnivEase Internal Preparation | Case-dependent | Depends on profile, document readiness, case complexity. |
Important note: Processing times are approximate, not assured. They may vary according to the case category, the quality and completeness of the documents, appointment availability, the authorities' workload, and whether further review is needed.
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