Flight reservation for your Finland application

What official sources say

The Schengen visa attachments list on finlandabroad.fi (Finnish MFA) asks for a ‘Flight reservation (roundtrip)’ and adds that it is not recommended to purchase tickets before receiving a visa decision.

It also asks for a short written clarification of the travel plan and a hotel reservation or invitation letter depending on the purpose of travel. If a third country is visited, a one-page travel plan summary and tickets for that country are requested.

Good to know for Finland

• The document's link carries a 2021 timestamp. Check the current list on finlandabroad.fi or Migri.

Step by step: using a flight reservation

1. Check the official checklist for your application and ask your application centre what they accept.
2. Search flights on Visa Flight Pass with your real route and dates.
3. Choose a flight and click Book for Visa proof. Only flights the airline lets us hold are offered.
4. Enter each traveller exactly as in the passport.
5. Pay the service fee and receive the reservation PDF by email.
6. Attach the PDF unaltered to your application.

Timing

Airline holds are short, typically from about a day to a few days. Apply while the reservation is still valid, or ask your application centre whether it must be active on your appointment date.

Limits and honesty

A reservation is not a ticket: you cannot fly on it. Use real names and never edit the PDF. Requirements differ between embassies, consulates and application centres, and some ask for a paid ticket. No document guarantees a visa or entry. Always confirm against the checklist for your own application.

Sources

• Required documents, visa attachments (Finland Abroad) - Roundtrip flight reservation and travel plan
• EU Visa Code (Regulation 810/2009), Article 14 - General categories of supporting documents

Last checked: 6 October 2026. Requirements change and differ between consulates. Always confirm with the official checklist for your own application.