Documents to present for the Finland Working Holiday Visa

Manuel Moreira
Apr 2
2 min read

Updated: Apr 3

Volare Editorial | April 2, 2026

The correct preparation of documents is the determining factor for the success of the Working Holiday in Finland residence permit application. The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) maintains a rigorous verification standard. For a detailed review of your application folder, you can visit Volare's Finland Working Holiday section.

List of documents by nationality

Requirements vary slightly according to the bilateral agreements of each country:

Australia

Valid national passport.
Passport photo (maximum 6 months old, complying with police guidelines).
Color copy of the passport data page and all pages containing stamps, visas, or annotations.
Proof of maintenance funds (minimum 2,450 euros net for the first 3 months).
Return ticket already paid for or accreditation of additional funds to purchase it in the future.
Document proving legal residence in the country where the application is submitted (if different from the country of origin).

Canada

Valid Canadian passport.
Passport photo (maximum 6 months old, complying with police guidelines).
Color copy of the passport data page and all pages with stamps or annotations.
Proof of maintenance funds (minimum 2,450 euros net for the first 3 months).
Return ticket already paid for or demonstrable additional funds to purchase it.
Comprehensive health insurance certificate covering illness, hospitalization, and repatriation for the entire stay (12 months).
Document proving legal residence in the country where the application is submitted.

Japan

Valid national passport.
Passport photo (maximum 6 months old).
Color copy of the passport data page and all pages with stamps or annotations.
Proof of maintenance funds (minimum 2,450 euros net).
Return ticket or demonstrable additional funds to purchase it.
Health insurance certificate covering illness and hospitalization for the entire stay (12 months).
Document proving legal residence in the country of application.

New Zealand

Valid New Zealand passport.
Passport photo (maximum 6 months old).
Color copy of the passport data page and all pages with marks.
Proof of maintenance funds (minimum 2,450 euros net).
Return ticket or demonstrable additional funds to purchase it.
Health insurance certificate with illness and hospitalization coverage for the 12-month stay.
Document proving legal residence in the country where the application is submitted.

Submission and validation procedure

The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) requires most of these documents to be uploaded digitally during the initial application on the Enter Finland portal. However, it is imperative that the applicant presents the original documents (especially the passport and official bank statements) during their mandatory in-person appointment for biometric capture. A consular officer will cross-check the veracity of the electronic files with the physical originals.

Critical passport and insurance specifications

Unlike other Schengen Area visas, Migri requires that passport copies include absolutely all pages that have any mark, stamp, or previous visa. This exhaustive review is used to verify travel history and rule out previous entry bans.

Furthermore, for citizens of Canada, Japan, and New Zealand, the health insurance certificate is a mandatory attachment for the application. If this document is omitted or does not cover the 12 uninterrupted months, the system or the processing officer will immediately suspend the procedure until the correct coverage is provided.

Remember that compliance with the return ticket requirement is non-negotiable; you must prove that you have the ticket or the additional capital to guarantee your return at the end of the program.