Originally Posted by B747-437B
Theoretically, the Finnish consulate should not have issued a multiple entry long duration visa without specific evidence of an intent to return to Finland on multiple visits during the visa duration.
I guess a very large number of visas and stamps for entry into Finland (say 20 or more) over the years is good enough. Obviously not everyone would have this.
But it's a general rule with visas, the more they see you have been acting properly in the past the more they will be more liberal with you now.