Finland

The Embassy of Finland, Pretoria

628 Leyds Street, Muckleneuk
Telephone: 012 486 6700
E-mail: Sanomat.PRE@gov.fi
Immigration Queries: Visa.PRE@gov.fi
Web: www.finland.org.za
Monday - Thursday, 08:00 to 16:15
Friday, 08:00 to 13:45

Consular services by appointment only.

2026

January: 1, 6
April: 3, 6
May: 1, 14
June: 19 - 20
October: 31
December: 6, 24 - 26

VFS GLOBAL

Completed visa forms and supporting documents must be submitted at VFS Global. Biometrics will also be taken (if applicable)

Telephone: 012 425 3010
Website: visa.vfsglobal.com/zaf/en/fin/

Cape Town: 8th Floor 2 Long Street, Cape Town, 8001
Wednesday & Thursday, 09:00 - 12:30 and 13:30 - 16:00

Durban: Unit 409, 4th Floor , 91 -123 Cowey Road (Problem Mkhize Road), Essenwood
Wednesday & Thursday, 09:00- 12:30 and 13:30 - 16:00

Pretoria: Brooklyn Pavilion, 316 Tram Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Brooklyn
Tuesday - Thursday, 09:00 - 12:30 and 13:30 - 16:00

Applications by appointment

Visas are required by South African passport holders

Finland is a member of the Schengen Agreement

• If you intend to visit only Finland , you must apply at the Embassy of Finland / visa application centre
• If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, you must apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate that is your main destination / longest stay
• If you intend to visit several countries but are spending an equal number of days in each, you should apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country of your first point of entry

Requirements:

See General Schengen Requirements

In addition to the general requirements:

• Visa Application Form - can be completed online at finlandvisa.fi, printed and signed. Alternatively you can download the form and complete in PDF format or by hand
• Document checklist to be printed, signed and completed
• A copy of the personal details page of the passport
• A motivational letter explaining why the applicant has chosen Finland (and other countries within the Schengen Member State territory, if applicable) as the destination
• The letter should explain what made the applicant become interested in the country/ies of destination(s), and what the applicant is hoping to see or do there
• Proof of funds (Note: A private person may not be sponsored by another private person, the applicant must be able to support themselves. If a minor, then they may be sponsored by a parent/ guardian)

Usually 15 days, applications cannot be submitted more than 6 months in advance

Up to 90 days over a period of 180 days

Adults: EUR90
Children (6-12): EUR45
Children (under 6): Free

VFS service fee: EUR 20 (ZAR 384)

NOTE:

• The applicable visa fees in ZAR depend on the current exchange rate, which can be changed without any notifications
• The fees are non-refundable and non-transferable

Compulsory:

• None

Recommended Travel Vaccines:

• Hepatitis B
• Tetanus
• Polio

Representation accredited from Stockholm, Sweden