Finland Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
94
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
0
Total streamlined
94
Visa required in advance
104

Finland's visa policy is moderately open relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, you will need to apply for a Finland tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Finland Visa-Free (94)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Finland without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

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Fees

Finland Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C), adult

    up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourceum.fi ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for business purposes

    up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourceum.fi ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Airport transit visa (type A)

    airport transit onlyofficial sourceum.fi ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

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Applications are handled via VFS Global - a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.

Transit

Finland Transit Visa

Finland publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Authorises transit through the international transit area of Finnish airports (no entry into Finland) for nationals of countries required to hold such a visa.

~$99

CORRECTED (2026-07): Required for nationals of: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, and Sri Lanka - even when only transiting through a Finnish airport without entering Finland. Fee follows the same uniform Schengen visa fee schedule (Visa Code Regulation EC 810/2009, Art. 16) as the standard Type C visa, which is EUR 90 for adults as of 11 June 2024 (confirmed at um.fi/service-fees) - the prior EUR 80 figure in this record was stale. Does not permit entry into Finnish territory.

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FAQ

Finland Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Finland?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Finland visa-free. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Finland tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Finland without a visa?

94 countries can visit Finland without a visa in 2026, including: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Finland.

How do I apply for a Finland tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Finland, you typically need to apply at a Finland embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Finland without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Finland varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Finland Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Finland visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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