Passport Atlas

Entering Finland

Finland playbook updated 2026-09. Openness first, then how to apply and how to stay.

Openness rank

#100

Entry openness

93

Visa free

93

Visa required

105

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Country profile

Capital

Helsinki

Population

5.6 million

Area

337,030 km²

Currency

Euro EUR

Languages

Finnish, Swedish

Time zone

UTC+02:00

Foreign-born

514,432 · 2024

Migrant share

9.2%

Ethnic groups

Finnish, Swedish, Russian, Estonian, Romani, Sami

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Travel notes

Plug

Type C / Type F

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Right

Emergency

Police 112 · Ambulance 112

Dialing code

+358

Airports

HEL · TMP · TKU · VAA

Highlights

Helsinki Cathedral
Olavinlinna
Santa Claus Village

Finland Passport Visa site Immigration site

How to get a visa

Schengen short-stay (type C)
Visit / tourism · 90 days in any 180-day period
- Apply at a Schengen consulate or visa centre in your country of residence, with biometrics, for the main destination.
Residence permit for work
Work · Usually 1–2 years, renewable
- The job and pay must meet Finnish standards; apply at Migri.

Immigration routes

Permanent residence
Skilled work
After 4 years on an A permit you may apply for PR.
Leads to PR：PR can lead to citizenship.

PR & citizenship

Settlement permit / EU long-term resident

Time to PR：About 4 years on an A permit

Usually continuous lawful stay, stable income or social cover, and a clean criminal record.

Citizenship generally 5–8 years, with Finnish or Swedish. Dual nationality allowed.

Passports that enter without a prior visa

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