Finnish citizens who had the plan to visit Vietnam as a tourist must have a visa or a visa approval letter before departing. Currently, a Vietnam visa online for Finnish citizens are applicable. The below info is important for citizens of Finland to note down when sourcing an online visa to Vietnam. Specially written for:
- Finnish passport holders who live in Finland.
- Foreign passport holders who are traveling in Finland.
There are two options to get a Vietnam tourist visa in Finland:
- Apply online and get a visa on arrival at the border checkpoint.
- Get a visa at the Vietnam embassy/consulate in Finland.
Now let’s find out how to get a Vietnam tourist visa in Finland details:
1. Get Visa on Arrival from Finland
Visa on arrival (VOA) is the best way for those who are living or traveling in Finland. To get a Vietnam tourist visa upon arrival, it does not require applicants to travel to the embassy/consulate or submit any physical documents.
Either you are planning to get a multiple entry visa or a single entry visa, you have to take the same steps below:
- Fill out the secured application form with the required information and double-check it before confirming and paying the service fees.
- Receive the visa approval letter through email from 2 – 3 working days in the normal cases or 1 – 4 hours in emergency cases.
- Submit the visa letter, your passport, and completed the Vietnamese visa application form, to Vietnam Immigration Officer, and pay for stamping fee to get a visa stamp at the Vietnam border checkpoint. That’s all.
2. Apply directly at Vietnam Embassy in Finland
There is currently 01 Vietnam Embassy office in Finland. That means your Vietnam visa application or consular legalization can be processed more quickly and conveniently than you are in a country without the Vietnam Embassy or Consulate. Below is the contact information for the office.
Address: Kulosaarentie 12, 00570 Helsinki
Tel: +358-9- 622 99 00 or +358-9-5626302
Fax: +358 9 622 99 022
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.vietnamembassy-finland.org
CONSULAR WORKING HOURS:
Monday – Wednesday – Friday
- Morning: 09h00-12h00
- Afternoon: 14h00-17h00
CHANCERY WORKING HOURS:
Monday to Friday
- 09h00- 12h00 in the morning
- 14h00- 17h00 in the afternoon
The Embassy does not work on the weekend, in both Vietnam and Finland public holidays. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, the nearest Monday and Tuesday is usually taken instead.
Before applying for a Vietnam visa, make sure your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity and left pages.
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