Temporary Visitor Visa (Multiple) for Cultural and Intellectual Figures, etc.
Following nationals are eligible to apply for this visa;
China
CIS countries and Georgia
Philippines, Vietnam and India
Laos, Ecuador, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis
Others
Note:
(1) On applying for visa, you must read “How to Apply” carefully.
(2) During the visa process, the applicant may be requested to submit additional documents deemed necessary.
(3) You must prepare all documents in A4 size and bring physical visa application documents and do not staple documents.
(4) The duration of the issued document should be within 3 months from the date of issue, and be submitted within its validity period.
(5) All documents submitted should be original documents. If you need to keep any of the original documents, please bring the original plus a copy.
Country
Eligibility
（1）An artist (Fine Art, Literary Art, Music, Stage Play, Dance etc.) and a specialist in humanities (Literature, Law, Economics etc.) or a scientist (Technology, Medicine etc.) who has relevant accomplishments
（2）A lawyer, certified public accountant, patent attorney, judicial scrivener, notary, medical doctor who has a national or international qualification and actually working as the same position
（3）An amateur sports player who has relevant accomplishments
（4）A full-time professor, assistant professor, or lecturer of a university or a college
（5）A director or higher post of a national or public research institution or a museum
In addition, spouse and child of the applicant are eligible for this category.
Required Documents
1. Valid Passport
Should have at least 2 blank pages for visa
2. Copy of valid passport
Only bio-date page (printed on A4 paper)
3. Application Form
If there is any omission in the description, it will be not accepted. If an item does not apply to you, write "Not Applicable" or "N/A".
The applicant must sign by him/herself. Electrical signature is not acceptable.
4. Photograph
4.5cm×3.5cm, taken within last 6 months.
The photograph should meet the standard of passport photo and be printed on photo paper.
5. Finnish Resident Permit.
Note: If your residence permit is expiring/has been expired, please submit a copy of the certificate "Vireilläolotodistus" issued by MIGRI after you have submitted an application for extending your residence permit.
6. Copy of the residence permit
Both sides (printed on A4 paper)
7. Document which proves that the applicant fulfils one of 5 qualifications above (For example, certificate of Employment including specified tenure period, salary, and job title, etc.).
8. Document of business trip order
9. Curriculum Vitae
10. Document explaining the purpose of obtaining multiple-entry visa
Spouse and child of the applicant are required to prepare these documents below:
1. Valid Passport
2. Copy of valid passport
3. Application Form
4. Photograph
5. Finnish Resident Permit
6. Copy of the residence permit
7. Documents to prove their relationships (issued within 3 months)
The Marriage Certificate, additionally for their children, Birth Certificate is required to submit.
The certificate must be issued in English or Japanese. If the certificate is issued in other languages, the applicant must translate into English.
Certificates issued by Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV)
8. A copy of the multiple-entry visa issued to the applicant above, if the family members apply separately.
Country
Eligibility
（1）An artist (Fine Art, Literary Art, Music, Stage Play, Dance etc.)
（2）A specialist in humanities (Literature, Law, Economics etc.) or a scientist (Technology, Medicine etc.) who has relevant accomplishments
（3）A lawyer, certified public accountant, patent attorney, judicial scrivener, notary, medical doctor who has a national or international qualification and actually working as the same position
（4）An amateur sports player who has relevant accomplishments
（5）A full-time professor, assistant professor, or lecturer of a university or a college
（6）A director or higher post of a national or public research institution or a museum
（7）A Diet member, government official, local assemblyman, local government official
In addition, spouse and child of the applicant are eligible for this category.
Required Documents
1. Valid Passport
Should have at least 2 blank pages for visa
2. Copy of valid passport
Only bio-date page (printed on A4 paper)
3. Application Form (2 pieces)
If there is any omission in the description, it will be not accepted. If an item does not apply to you, write "Not Applicable" or "N/A".
The applicant must sign by him/herself. Electrical signature is not acceptable.
4. Photograph (2 pieces)
4.5cm×3.5cm, taken within last 6 months.
The photograph should meet the standard of passport photo and be printed on photo paper.
5. Finnish Resident Permit.
Note: If your residence permit is expiring/has been expired, please submit a copy of the certificate "Vireilläolotodistus" issued by MIGRI after you have submitted an application for extending your residence permit.
6. Copy of the residence permit
Both sides (printed on A4 paper)
7. Document which proves that the applicant fulfils one of 5 qualifications above (For example, certificate of Employment including specified tenure period, salary, and job title, etc.).
8. Document of business trip order
9. Curriculum Vitae
10. Document explaining the purpose of obtaining multiple-entry visa
(To be provided by the Inviter in Japan)
1. Letter of Invitation (Japanese/English)
2. Travel Itinerary (Japanese/English)
Closest visit schedule is sufficient
Spouse and child of the applicant are required to prepare these documents below:
1. Valid Passport
2. Copy of valid passport
3. Application Form (2 pieces)
4. Photograph (2 pieces)
5. Finnish Resident Permit
6. Copy of the residence permit
7. Documents to prove their relationships (issued within 3 months)
The Marriage Certificate, additionally for their children, Birth Certificate is required to submit.
The certificate must be issued in English or Japanese. If the certificate is issued in other languages, the applicant must translate into English.
Certificates issued by Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV)
8. A copy of the multiple-entry visa issued to the applicant above, if the family members apply separately.
Country
Eligibility
Persons that fulfils one of 6 conditions below:
（1）An artist (Fine Art, Literary Art, Music, Stage Play, Dance etc.), A specialist in humanities (Literature, Law, Economics etc.) or a scientist (Technology, Medicine etc.) who has relevant accomplishments
（2）A lawyer, certified public accountant, patent attorney, judicial scrivener, notary, medical doctor who has a national or international qualification and actually working as the same position
（3）An amateur sports player who has relevant accomplishments
（4）A full-time professor, assistant professor, or lecturer of a university or a college
（5）A director or higher post of a national or public research institution or a museum
（6）A Diet member, government official, local assemblyman, local government official
In addition, spouse and child of the applicant are eligible for this category.
Required Documents
1. Valid Passport
Should have at least 2 blank pages for visa
2. Copy of valid passport
Only bio-date page (printed on A4 paper)
3. Application Form
If there is any omission in the description, it will be not accepted. If an item does not apply to you, write "Not Applicable" or "N/A".
The applicant must sign by him/herself. Electrical signature is not acceptable.
4. Photograph
4.5cm×3.5cm, taken within last 6 months.
The photograph should meet the standard of passport photo and be printed on photo paper.
5. Finnish Resident Permit.
Note: If your residence permit is expiring/has been expired, please submit a copy of the certificate "Vireilläolotodistus" issued by MIGRI after you have submitted an application for extending your residence permit.
6. Copy of the residence permit
Both sides (printed on A4 paper)
7. Document which proves that the applicant fulfils one of 6 qualifications above (For example, certificate of Employment including specified tenure period, salary, and job title, etc.).
8. Document of business trip order
9. Curriculum Vitae
10. Document explaining the purpose of obtaining multiple-entry visa (Not required from Indian nationals)
Spouse and child of the applicant are required to prepare these documents below:
1. Valid Passport
2. Copy of valid passport
3. Application Form
4. Photograph
5. Finnish Resident Permit
6. Copy of the residence permit
7. Documents to prove their relationships (issued within 3 months)
The Marriage Certificate, additionally for their children, Birth Certificate is required to submit.
The certificate must be issued in English or Japanese. If the certificate is issued in other languages, the applicant must translate into English.
Certificates issued by Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV)
8. A copy of the multiple-entry visa issued to the applicant above, if the family members apply separately.
Country
Eligibility
Persons that fulfils one of 6 conditions below:
（1）An artist (Fine Art, Literary Art, Music, Stage Play, Dance etc.), A specialist in humanities (Literature, Law, Economics etc.) or a scientist (Technology, Medicine etc.) who has relevant accomplishments
（2）A lawyer, certified public accountant, patent attorney, judicial scrivener, notary, medical doctor who has a national or international qualification and actually working as the same position
（3）An amateur sports player who has relevant accomplishments
（4）A full-time professor, assistant professor, or lecturer of a university or a college
（5）A director or higher post of a national or public research institution or a museum
（6）A Diet member, government official, local assemblyman, local government official
In addition, spouse and child of the applicant are eligible for this category.
Required Documents
1. Valid Passport
Should have at least 2 blank pages for visa
2. Copy of valid passport
Only bio-date page (printed on A4 paper)
3. Application Form
If there is any omission in the description, it will be not accepted. If an item does not apply to you, write "Not Applicable" or "N/A".
The applicant must sign by him/herself. Electrical signature is not acceptable.
4. Photograph
4.5cm×3.5cm, taken within last 6 months.
The photograph should meet the standard of passport photo and be printed on photo paper.
5. Finnish Resident Permit.
Note: If your residence permit is expiring/has been expired, please submit a copy of the certificate "Vireilläolotodistus" issued by MIGRI after you have submitted an application for extending your residence permit.
6. Copy of the residence permit
Both sides (printed on A4 paper)
7. Document which proves that the applicant fulfils one of 6 qualifications above (For example, certificate of Employment including specified tenure period, salary, and job title, etc.).
8. Document of business trip order
9. Curriculum Vitae
10. Document explaining the purpose of obtaining multiple-entry visa
Spouse and child are required to prepare these documents below:
1. Valid Passport
2. Copy of valid passport
3. Application Form
4. Photograph
5. Finnish Resident Permit
6. Copy of the residence permit
7. Documents to prove their relationships (issued within 3 months)
The Marriage Certificate, additionally for their children, Birth Certificate is required to submit.
The certificate must be issued in English or Japanese. If the certificate is issued in other languages, the applicant must translate into English.
Certificates issued by Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV)
8. A copy of the multiple-entry visa issued to the applicant above, if the family members apply separately.
Country
In the Middle East and Africa region, only those with nationalities with UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt and South Africa can apply for this visa.
Eligibility
Persons that fulfils one of 4 conditions below:
（1）An artist (Fine Art, Literary Art, Music, Stage Play, Dance etc.), A specialist in humanities (Literature, Law, Economics etc.) or a scientist (Technology, Medicine etc.) who has relevant accomplishment
（2）An amateur athlete who has relevant accomplishment
（3）A professor, assistant professor or lecturer of a university or college (full-time only)
（4）A director or higher post of a national or public research institution or a museum
In addition, spouse and child of the applicant are eligible for this category.
Required Documents
1. Valid Passport
Should have at least 2 blank pages for visa
2. Copy of valid passport
Only bio-date page (printed on A4 paper)
3. Application Form
If there is any omission in the description, it will be not accepted. If an item does not apply to you, write "Not Applicable" or "N/A".
The applicant must sign by him/herself. Electrical signature is not acceptable.
4. Photograph
4.5cm×3.5cm, taken within last 6 months.
The photograph should meet the standard of passport photo and be printed on photo paper.
5. Finnish Resident Permit. Note: If your residence permit is expiring/has been expired, please submit a copy of the certificate "Vireilläolotodistus" issued by MIGRI after you have submitted an application for extending your residence permit.
6. Copy of the residence permit
Both sides (printed on A4 paper)
7. Document which proves that the applicant fulfils one of 4 qualifications above (For example, certificate of Employment including specified tenure period, salary, and job title, etc.).
8. Document of business trip order
9. Curriculum Vitae
10. Document explaining the purpose of obtaining multiple-entry visa
Spouse and child are required to prepare these documents below:
1. Valid Passport
2. Copy of valid passport
3. Application Form
4. Photograph
5. Finnish Resident Permit
6. Copy of the residence permit
7. Documents to prove their relationships (issued within 3 months)
The Marriage Certificate, additionally for their children, Birth Certificate is required to submit.
The certificate must be issued in English or Japanese. If the certificate is issued in other languages, the applicant must translate into English.
Certificates issued by Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV)
8. A copy of the multiple-entry visa issued to the applicant above, if the family members apply separately.