Finland is a sparsely populated country located in Northern Europe with a population of 5.60 million. As an EU member state and member of the Schengen Area, all EU nationals can enter Finland with valid travel documents or passports. Non-EU citizens are required to present a valid passport, visa (if applicable), and other supporting documents. Those who need a short-stay visa to enter Finland and the Schengen zone include third-country nationals who have not reached a visa liberalization agreement or were previously not permitted to enter visa-free. Visitors must apply for the appropriate Schengen visa type, depending on their purpose of entry, which includes the Finland Airport Transit Visa, Finland Tourist Visa, Visa for Visiting Family or Friends in Finland, and others. The mandatory Finland visa requirements include a completed visa application form, two passport photos, a valid passport, copies of previous visas (if applicable), travel health insurance, round-trip flight itinerary, proof of accommodation, proof of civil status, proof of sufficient funds, and a cover letter. Additional requirements based on employment status or purpose of travel may apply. Minors travelling to Finland will also need to provide additional documentation.