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Eritrea passport to Finland
Eritrea passport holders need a visa for Finland, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Finland lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Eritrea is not one of them.
- Eritrea passports get “Visa required” at 103 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Finland passports get “Visa required” in Eritrea.
Nearby passports travelling to Finland
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec36 × 47 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
EritreaFinland- Typical duration
- 6.7 hours
- From
- ASM · MSW · ASA
- To
- HEL · TMP · TKU
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Eritrea
Country profile
Capital
Asmara
Population
3.6 million
Area
121,320 km²
Currency
Eritrean nakfa ERN
Languages
Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
12,512 · 2024
Migrant share
0.4%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Tigrinya50%
- Tigre30%
- Saho4%
- Afar4%
- Kunama4%
- Bilen3%
- Other5%
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.
Finland
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
Eritrea · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Eritrea passport need a visa for Finland?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Finland immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Finland typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 36 × 47 mm. Confirm with a Finland mission.
What about a Finland passport entering Eritrea?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
How do you apply for Finland as a visitor?
Schengen short-stay (type C)：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.