The term of visa processing to Finland increased to 3 weeks

The term of visa processing to Finland increased to 3 weeks
Julkaistu 19 huhtikuu 2017

With the growth in number of applicants in Russia, terms for the issuance of schengen visas to Finland increased to 2 weeks in March, and the upcoming May holidays extended the time for another week. According to the statistics for the first quarter of 2017, the Russians filed twice as many visa applications than in the same period last year. The experts believe that the growth of interest in obtaining a schengen visa to Finland is caused by ruble strengthening.

The increase in the period of visas issuance has also affected by weekends and public holidays. The Consulate General is closed 14-17 April, 1 and 9 may, the visa application centre in St. Petersburg does not work on 1 and 9 may, the regional divisions of visa services - 1, 8 and 9 may.

The management of visa services recommends to file visa applications in advance. At this time the term of visa issuance is 23-25 days from the date of documents submission.

Source - fontanka.fi