The Embassy of Finland, Moscow is pleased to announce the opening of the Visa Centre of Finland. This site provides information on procedures applicable to prospective applicants residing in Russia who wish to apply for a short stay Schengen visa (less than 90 days during 6 months period) to Finland.

The visa applications can be submitted at the visa centre in Moscow. The Visa applications are handled and the decisions are made at the Embassy of Finland in Moscow. We offer the option of courier service for return of passport and documents submitted, directly to your door step.

For Prospective Applicants

Applicants who wish to apply for a visa are requested to kindly read the information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this site are to help you prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the risk of your application being incomplete or take a longer time to being processed.

Click here to complete your Visa Application Form

Please visit the website of the Embassy of Finland for details of visa application procedure.

Step 1 :	Please go to the link “All about schengen visas” to understand details of various visas.
Step 2 :	Before applying, please ensure you are very clear on your ‘purpose of visit’ – do remember we are here to assist and help you through the entire visa application process but are not permitted to advise or guide you on choosing a visa category. Since our work is primarily administrative in nature, we have no say on whether you will be granted a visa and how long it will take to process, as this is entirely the prerogative of The Embassy of Finland, Moscow.
Step 3 :	Please ensure you read the security regulation notices before you visit the Visa Centre.
Step 4 :	Applications for Finnish visa are accepted at the Visa Centre.

If you have already submitted an application for a visa at the Visa Centre you can track your application here.

You can track your application by entering your Receipt Number and your Date of Birth. Please Click here.