1.      Applications by mail within the Helsinki area (Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa) will not be accepted.

2.      Only those who live outside Helsinki area (Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa) could apply for visa by mail. There are no express services to mailed applications.

3.      10 working days (excluding mailing time) are needed to process the mail.

4.      It is advised that your passport(s) should be sent by registered post for security reason and the proof of posting needs to be kept.

5.      Material needed in mailed application:

a)      the original passport;

b)      fully completed visa application form with picture (incomplete forms will not be processed);

c)      fully stamped (IMPORTANT!) and self-addressed (to be registered)  return envelope for sending back your passport;

d)      The following payments (NOTE: payments must be made only by cash and at your own risk) must be enclosed in the mail:

l        Visa fee;

l        Mail service fee: 15 Euros / passport  (effective from October 10, 2008) ;

e)      All other needed documents for applying for the respective type of visa.

6.      Mailed applications will not be processed except that the mail fulfills the above required condition.

7.      The visa office will not be responsible for any lost mail or delay of service due to the negligence of the sender or the third party.