The Schengen states have jointly agreed which countries' citizens are required to present a visa. Each Schengen state decides which passports and travel documents it accepts from different countries' citizens.

Check if you need a visa to visit Finland and what travel documents are accepted in Finland: Visa requirement and travel documents accepted by Finland

You will find country-specific instructions and document requirements on the finlandvisa.fi (Link to another website.) website. Below is general guidance on document requirements.

1. The visa application form completed and signed
2. One photograph
3. A passport
4. Travel insurance
5. Supporting documents
6. Parental consent is required for minors
7. Possible interview

1. The invitation letter will be issued after the successful registration.
2. Your name must be listed exactly as it appears on your passport. Any differences between the name on your passport and the name on your invitation letter or other documentation could lead to a delay and/or denial of your visa.
3. Please note CCCE Conference and the organizing committees of the conference are not authorized to assist with the VISA process beyond providing the Notification of Invitation Letter issued by CCCE Conferences and conference Committee Board. Should your application be denied, CCCE Conferences and the organizing committee of the conference cannot change the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor will CCCE Conferences and the organizing committee of the conference engage in discussion or correspondence with the MOFA or the Embassy on behalf of the applicant. The registration fee cannot be refunded when the VISA application of individual being denied.
4. It takes around one month for the Embassy to process the VISA application, please register as early as you can to make sure you have enough time.