If you’re planning to study, start a business, or work in Finland in 2025, there’s a new cost structure you’ll want to know about. As of May, Finnish embassies and consulates abroad have introduced updated fees for visas and residence permits. These adjustments impact both how much you’ll pay and how you can pay—whether via paper or electronic applications. For added clarity, all fees are now also shown in Thai Baht alongside euros.
Schengen visas now cost €90 (THB 3,200), while children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 (THB 1,600). Applicants from specific countries like Albania, Georgia, and Ukraine qualify for a reduced €35 (THB 1,400) fee. Meanwhile, younger children, students, researchers, and EU family members can still apply free of charge under certain conditions. If your visa is denied and you wish to appeal, expect to pay €255 (THB 9,860) for an administrative review.
For residence permits, fees vary depending on the type of application and whether it’s submitted online or on paper. A general first-time residence permit costs €580 (THB 22,140) on paper and €530 (THB 20,230) online. If you’re moving to Finland for work, the fee is higher—€750 (THB 28,630) on paper or €590 (THB 22,520) electronically. Specialists, researchers, and seasonal workers benefit from lower rates: €480 (THB 18,320) or €380 (THB 14,510), depending on the method.
Entrepreneurs starting up pay €580 (THB 22,140) on paper or €450 (THB 17,180) online, while other types of entrepreneurs pay €700 (THB 26,720) or €550 (THB 21,000). Students will pay €550 (THB 21,000) for paper applications and €450 (THB 17,180) if they apply online. Minors under 18 have reduced rates: €300 (THB 11,450) on paper and €270 (THB 10,310) online.
The D visa, which is often used for fast-tracked entries, costs €120 (THB 4,580) or €95 (THB 3,630) depending on how you apply. Any appeal of a residence permit decision also incurs a fee of €255 (THB 9,730).
