Checklist for SEASONAL
WORK VISA
Name: ____________________________ Contact No.: ______________
Passport Number: ___________________ E-mail Address:____________
Supporting documents must be translated in English, Finnish or Swedish and shall be presented in the
following order. Applicant must show original documents at the VAC, but submit only photocopies of
documents. The Consulate does not return any other documents to applicant than passports.
Remarks (if document is
Required Documents Original Copy missing or if
the condition does not meet
requirements)
Schengen visa application form duly
completed, dated and signed by the applicant
(signatures in the
field 37, field "multi-visa" in case of multientry and
at the end of the application).
Colour passport photograph; in line with
ICAO standards maximum 6 months old,
background must be plain light-coloured, neutral
face expression. The
photo must not be edited.
Valid passport/travel document and one
photocopy of it (ID page and all pages containing
markings).
Must be valid for a minimum of 3 months after the
planned journey and issued within the previous 10
years and have at least 2 blank pages.
Travel medical insurance, covering the entire
duration of the trip to Schengen area. The
minimum coverage of 30 000 euros, non-
deductible, covering: emergency medical
expenses, hospital treatment, repatriation for
medical reasons or death. It must be
valid in the whole Schengen area or worldwide.
Valid work contract or a binding job offer
which applies to seasonal work for an employer
based in Finland and states the following:
working place and type of work
length of the work contract
salary
working hours per week/month
possible holiday entitlement
starting date of the work contract
Account of appropriate accommodation from the
employer or an account of appropriate
accommodation organised by the applicant
Employer’s assurance form available from
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Flight reservations (roundtrip), including
possible third countries. Please note that it is not
recommended to purchase the tickets before
receiving a visa decision.
Employment letter from current employer on official
company letterhead, stamped and dated; containing
contact information (address, email, telephone
number) as well as name, position and signature
of the countersigning officer. The letter must state
the name and position of the applicant, salary,
years of employment and approval of
absence/position after
returning.
Proof of sufficient means of subsistence
Bank account statements (deposit or savings
account) showing the transactions for the last three
months.
In addition:
If the applicant is employed
o The last three payslips
o Social insurance booklet
o Employment letter on official
company letterhead, stamped
and dated; containing contact
information (address, email,
telephone number) as well as
name, position and signature of
the countersigning officer. The
letter must state the name and
position of the applicant, salary,
years of employment and
approval of absence/position after
returning.
If the applicant is a company owner or
self- employed
o Certificate of registration of
the company
o The company's last three payslips
o Statement of taxes payment.
If the applicant is retired:
o Pension statements
Other means
o Regular incomes generated
by property
o Deposit or savings account with
certificates regarding the origin
of
the funds
Applicant to choose as appropriate:
☐ I have understood that I have to submit the above-mentioned missing
documents to the Visa Application Centre by . I accept by
signing this form that the matter will be decided without the requested
documents and that the decision may be to my disadvantage, if I will not
submit the documents by the date noted above.
☐ I do not intend to submit the above-mentioned documents to the
Visa Application Centre.
Note: The Consulate reserves the right to request additional
information/documentation and, if deemed necessary, to interview the
applicant.
VISA Fee
Service Fee
Courier Fee (if any)
Other Fees
___________________________ _______________________
Name and signature of submission officer Signature of applicant
