Finland
Republic of Finland
At a glance
Finland visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Finland depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Finland, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Good to know
- Finland is part of the Schengen area. A Schengen visa is an entry permit for a short, temporary visit of less than 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality — check the Finnish MFA's list of visa-required nationalities and the travel documents Finland accepts before you travel.
- Visa-required travellers apply in person at a Finnish mission, an authorised external visa-application centre, or a Schengen state's mission representing Finland. Within the EU, only six Finnish embassies process Schengen visas (Berlin, Dublin, Madrid, Nicosia, Sofia and Stockholm).
- Visa fees follow the price list for services provided by Finnish missions; the exact euro amount is not stated on this page.
- Visa-exempt non-EU visitors will additionally need an EU ETIAS travel authorisation once the EES/ETIAS system enters into operation (expected from late 2026).
Finland has been a Schengen member since 2001: no passport checks at internal borders, one 90/180-day allowance for visitors.
Been to Finland already?
Scratch it off and the sheet keeps the receipt — what your passport needed to get in.
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Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Finland — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Finland
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 93 countries can currently enter Finland visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Finland they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Finland’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Finland runs on 230V with plug types C, F. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of Finland.
Full power guide for FinlandLocation
Light & dark
Helsinki swings from 6-hour winter days to 19 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 19:32.
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