CHECKLIST - VISIT BOYFRIEND/GIRLFRIEND/FIANCE IN FINLAND
IMPORTANT REMINDERS BEFORE YOUR INTERVIEW
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Applicant should come in person for submission of application and biometric data registration.
Applicant must ensure that mandatory requirements are complete.
Supporting documents should be submitted to strengthen the purpose of application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all documents were arranged accordingly.
Check the boxes to confirm which documents you are submitting.
Photocopies must be clear and readable. Remove staple wires and paper clips from your documents.
Answer the Questionnaire before your interview.
Bring all your ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS for checking.
DATE OF APPLICATION:
(dd/mm/yy)
NAME OF APPLICANT:
Last Name
First Name
Middle Initial
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Cover Letter must be printed from the Application Portal and signed by the applicant
It has the receipt number which serves as the applicant's proof of payment.
Schengen Visa Application Form - completely filled out and signed by the applicant
This form must be downloaded and printed from the Application Portal.
One (1) passport sized photo with white background and not older than 6 months . Edited photos are not accepted.
Paste the photo (do not staple) on the upper right corner of the Schengen Visa Application form.
Photocopy of Original Passport - biopage and used pages (with visas and stamps)
Original passport should be submitted along with the application. It must have at least 2 unused pages (if approved, the visa
will be affixed on said page/s). It should also be valid for at least 3 months after departure from Schengen Area.
Photocopy of passport of the inviting person - biopage and pages with stamps of arrival & departure
To document how much time the parties have spent time together, whether in or outside the Philippines,
photocopies of passport pages with stamps of arrival and departure must be submitted.
Letter of Invitation should be signed by the inviting person
Invitation should give details of how much time the parties have spent time together (dates and places, etc)
If the inviting person will shoulder all the expenses, it must be clearly stated in the invitation letter.
Proof of sufficient funds of the inviting person can be attached as supporting documents.
Original Bank Certificate of the Applicant should be submitted if the inviting person will not financially support your stay.
This document must be submitted if the inviting person states from the letter of invitation that he/she will not be
responsible for all the expenses.
Photocopy of Roundtrip Airline Ticket Reservation - Do not pay for/buy the ticket until a visa has been granted.
Note: If the application is approved, the visa will be issued according to your roundtrip airline ticket reservation.
Photocopy of Travel Medical Insurance - can be bought from any insurance companies;
should be valid in all Schengen States and cover the entire period of the person's intended stay or transit.
The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30,000/ PHP 2.5M/USD 50,000.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Photocopies of Previous Passports (for the past 3 years) - biopage and used pages (with visas and stamps)
Photocopies of Birth Certificates of your children (if applicable)
Photocopies of documentation of own means and properties (if applicable)
Land titles or car certificate of registration with official receipt
Photocopy of Marriage Certificate (if previously married)
Hotel bookings - if there are side trips outside Finland
QUESTIONNAIRE
1. How long have you known the reference person? Since when?
2. How did you meet?
Internet
Introduced by friends/relatives
Others, please specify:
3. When did you spend time together? Please indicate the date and place.
DATE (s) From - to
Place (City or Country)
4. Have you been to Schengen area before?
YES, when and which country?
NO
5. Have you been married before?
YES
NO
If YES, is the marriage annulled?
YES
NO, why?
6. Do you have children?
YES, how many?
7. What is your highest educational attainment?
1
2
3 or MORE
ELEMENTARY
NONE
HIGH SCHOOL
VOCATIONAL
COLLEGE, course?
OTHERS, please specify:
8. Do you have a job?
YES, since when have you been employed?
Income per month?
IF NONE, please write other sources of income:
Income per month?
9. Have you previously applied for a residence permit in Finland?
YES
NO
If YES, which type of application?
What was the outcome of your application?
10. Do you have pending residence permit application in Finland?
YES, which type of application?
NONE
Additional Information:
I hereby confirm that all the information stated and supporting documents are true and correct.
Signature of applicant
Place, Date
FOR EMBASSY USE ONLY
TO BE ANSWERED DURING INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
I decided not to submit my application because of lacking documents. I am willing to rebook my appointment.
Note: Proceed to Application Portal and rebook your appointment. No need to pay again.
I decided to submit my application eventhough there are lacking documents. I am also aware that there is a risk
in my visa application being rejected.
Signature of applicant
Place, Date