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.finlandabroad.fi/southafrica
Monday - Thursday, 08:00 to 16:15
Friday, 08:00 to 13:45

Consular services by appointment only.

Honorary Consulate of Finland, Cape Town

Tel: 021 700 2800
Email: cptconsul.fin@npp.co.za

Honorary Consulate of Finland, Durban

Tel: 084 554 6600
Email: durbanconsul@outlook.com

2026

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

2027

January: 1, 6
March: 26, 29
May: 1, 6
June: 25 - 26
November: 6
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)
• Applications are by appointment only

Telephone: 012 425 3010
Email: info.flza@vfshelpline.com
Website: visa.vfsglobal.com/zaf/en/fin/

Cape Town: 8th Floor, 2 Long Street, Cape Town
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

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
• Checklist of applicable documents is available here: www.finlandvisa.fi/checklist

In addition to the general requirements:

NOTE: Application to be submitted at VFS Global in person, where biometrics will be taken. Passports may be collected via a third party courier service.

• 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: EUR 90
Children (6-12): EUR 45
Children (under 6): Free

VFS service fee: EUR 20 (ZAR 376)

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

• Proof of sufficient funds (EUR 50 per day)
• Proof of travel insurance
• Return / onward travel arrangements
• Recommended: supporting documents showing the purpose of your stay

Compulsory Travel Vaccines:

• None

Recommended Travel Vaccines:

• Hepatitis B
• Tetanus
• Polio

Representation accredited from Stockholm, Sweden