Finland Multi-Entry Schengen Visas
Top 10 from-countries by multi-entry visa share — 3-year average
Finland issued 12,415 multi-entry visas — 16.6% of its uniform Schengen visas — across 34 from-countries with 50+ applications (3-year average).
Top 10 from-countries by MEV share
| # | Country | MEV share | MEVs issued | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 88.8% | 1,176 | 1,427 |
| 2 | Namibia | 75.9% | 565 | 800 |
| 3 | Russia | 63.3% | 2,034 | 4,125 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 63.0% | 17 | 53 |
| 5 | Serbia | 46.7% | 28 | 71 |
| 6 | Egypt | 43.1% | 310 | 852 |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 38.3% | 1,380 | 4,254 |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 36.0% | 351 | 1,335 |
| 9 | Algeria | 32.6% | 144 | 763 |
| 10 | Lebanon | 31.3% | 25 | 113 |
People also ask
- Are South Africa applicants more likely to get a multi-entry visa from Finland? →South Africa applicants got MEVs at 88.8% from Finland vs 16.6% average.
- Are Russia applicants more likely to get a multi-entry visa from Finland? →Russia applicants got MEVs at 63.3% from Finland vs 16.6% average.
- Has Finland's multi-entry visa share gone up since 2023? →Finland issued 16.6% of its uniform Schengen visas as multi-entry over the last 3 years; the trend page tracks this year by year.
- How is multi-entry visa share calculated? →Multi-entry visa share = MEVs issued / total uniform visas issued. Finland's share is volume-weighted across 34 from-countries with 50+ applications.
- Why does this only show countries with 50+ applications to Finland? →Smaller corridors are excluded to avoid statistical noise. A 100% MEV rate on 5 applications isn't a meaningful policy signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a multi-entry Schengen visa?
A multi-entry visa (MEV) lets you enter the Schengen Area multiple times during its validity period. Single-entry visas expire after one entry.
What is Finland's multi-entry visa share?
Finland issued 16.6% of its uniform Schengen visas as multi-entry over the last 3 years (volume-weighted across 34 from-countries with 50+ applications).
Which countries get the most multi-entry visas from Finland?
South Africa leads with 88.8% MEV share. The full ranking shows the top 10 from-countries above.
How does Finland compare to the Schengen average?
Finland's 16.6% multi-entry share can be compared to other Schengen states' /mev pages — links are provided in the ranking table.
Where does this data come from?
Official EU Commission Schengen visa statistics, published annually. The data covers the latest 3 years available; corridors with fewer than 50 applications are excluded to avoid statistical noise.
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