🇫🇮Finland Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Europe· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Finland?
It depends on your passport. Out of 198 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 93 enter Finland visa-free and 105 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
93
nationalities
Consular visa
105
nationalities
Check the rule for your nationality
Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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Transit visa for Finland
Visa for airport or land transit.
- Stay:
- Same-day
- Fee:
- 90 EUR
Data updated on · Official source
Pick your nationality to see the rule
Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Coming up: announced entry rules
- Europe: ETIAS travel authorisationExpected by the EU in the last quarter of 2026
Visa-exempt travellers will need to apply online (€20) before entering any of the 30 countries concerned. Applications are not open yet: beware of websites already selling it. Official EU website
Insurance requiredInsurance for the Schengen visa (AXA Schengen)
If your passport needs a Schengen visa, it is a required document of the file: at least €30,000 of medical expenses. Any compliant insurer is accepted; AXA Schengen is one. Only the consulate decides whether the certificate is acceptable.
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Finland visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Finland applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- TogoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- SenegalVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Côte d'IvoireVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- CameroonVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Democratic Republic of the CongoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- UgandaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- CubaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- GhanaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- RwandaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- MoroccoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- AlgeriaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TunisiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- RussiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TurkeyVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- BeninVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- ChinaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- HaitiVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Burkina FasoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- GuineaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- NigeriaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
Finland visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Finland publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | 90 days per 180-day period | 90 EUR | 15-45 days | Portal | |
| Employed worker permit | Work | 2 years | 750-950 EUR | 60 days | Multiple | Portal |
| EU Blue Card | Work | 4 years | 530-630 EUR | 60 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Student residence permit | Study | Duration of programme | 600-750 EUR | 60 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Researcher permit | Study | 4 years | 530-630 EUR | 60 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Family Reunification | Family | 4 years | 750-800 EUR | 90-180 days | Portal | |
| Working Holiday visa | Working holiday | 1 year | 530-630 EUR | 60 days | Portal | |
| Startup Permit | Investor | 2 years | 650-800 EUR | 60 days | Portal | |
| Airport transit visa (Schengen A) | Transit | Same-day | 90 EUR | 15 days | Portal |
Visas
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Information
Capital
Helsinki
Population
5,600,000
Currency
Euro (EUR €)
Languages
Finnish, Swedish
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+358
Timezone
Europe/Helsinki
Area
338,440 km²
Government
Parliamentary republic
National day
December 6 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.fi
About
Finland is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, bordered by Sweden, Norway, and Russia, with a long coastline on the Baltic Sea. It is renowned for its pristine nature, lakes, and forests covering over 70% of its territory. As an EU and eurozone member, it leads in education and innovation.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Low)
- Watch your belongings in tourist areas
- Avoid isolated neighborhoods at night
Terrorism(Low)
- Low threat, stay vigilant during public events
Transport
- Use mandatory winter tires
- Respect speed limits
Natural risks(Cold winters with heavy snow, rare storms)
- Prepare for winter conditions
- Follow weather alerts
Health(Excellent public healthcare system)
- Travel insurance recommended
- Standard vaccines up to date
Practical tips
- Register with the traveler registry
- Download the 112 Finland app
- Learn basic Finnish or Swedish
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Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Helsinki · estimated in October 2026
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
safe
Not mandatory, service included
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Guides to prepare your trip
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Finland?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Finland across 198 nationalities: 93 visa-free, 105 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Finland visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 90 EUR (Short-stay (tourism)). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Finland?▾
Finland issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid Same-day. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Finland?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall security level very high, one of the safest countries in the world.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Finland?▾
The official currency is Euro (EUR €). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Finland?▾
The capital of Finland is Helsinki. The main spoken languages are: Finnish, Swedish.
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