Business visa
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25 Jun 2019
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Business Visa from Nigeria to Finland
- Nigerians intending to travel to Finland for business will need to secure a business visa first.
- Your travel insurance must be in force for the period of the validity of the applied visa and cover the entire Schengen area. The minimum coverage of the policy must be EUR 30,000 and the insurance must cover expenses arising from a sudden illness and accident (also the patient's repatriation) and repatriation expenses in case of death.
- You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Finnish company you will be visiting. This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
- If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
- Your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed. Self-employed people will submit proof of business registration.
- You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa. It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
- A confirmation of hotel reservation or any other means of accommodation should be submitted.
- Usually, the inviting company will handle the cost of travel and stay in Finland for the applicant. It must be stated clearly if this is not the case.
- If there were previous trade relations between the traveler and the company, proof of such must be provided.
- Extending a Finnish short-stay visa is only possible in exceptional cases where new facts and special reasons arise after entry in Finland.
