Visa & Entry Guide

Finland

Finland is renowned for its vast forests, lakes, saunas and spectacular Northern Lights in Lapland.

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CapitalHelsinki

LanguagesFinnish & Swedish

Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Finland

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Completed Schengen application
Passport photograph
Travel medical insurance
Flight/travel itinerary
Accommodation confirmation
Proof of sufficient funds
Employment/business evidence
Travel itinerary
Supporting documents requested

Passport & documents

Kenyan passport holders require a Schengen visa. Kenyan residents travelling on other passports should check the requirements applicable to their passport nationality. Visa applications in Kenya are submitted through the Finland Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global. (Suomi ulkomailla)

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Completed Schengen application
Passport photograph
Travel medical insurance
Flight/travel itinerary
Finnish business invitation
Employer/company letter
Company/business documents
Accommodation details
Supporting documents requested

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan residents using other passports

Kenyan residents travelling on other passports should check the requirements applicable to their passport nationality.

Application Route

How and where to apply

Finland Visa Application Centre – VFS Global • Muthangari Drive, Nairobi. (Suomi ulkomailla)

Embassy / mission

Embassy of Finland • Nairobi

Processing guidance

Check current processing and appointment information before application.

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.