Finland to open Visa centre for seasonal work in Minsk

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will open a visa application centre in Minsk on eight April for receiving visa applications from people in Belarus wishing to apply for seasonal work in Finland, said the ministry in a press release.

Estonia represents Finland in Minsk in other Schengen visa application matters. People who aim to submit a visa application for other than seasonal work should follow the instructions of the embassy of Estonia.

The website of the centre and a page for appointments opened on Thursday. Applications will be received exceptionally also on Thursday eight April and Friday nine April.

Visa applications for seasonal work in Finland will be received on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9:00 to 16:00 hours, starting on eight April.

An appointment must be booked in advance. To book an appointment for submitting a visa application, visit the website of Finland's Visa Application Centre.

Persons submitting a visa application for seasonal work must visit the Visa Application Centre in person. An application cannot be sent by email or telefax.