3 Easy Steps to obtaining Finland e-Visa

If you do not satisfy the requirements for applying ETA online, please apply through a travel agent, airline, or Finland visa office. If you are not available for an ETA VISA, you can still apply for another electronic visiting visa.

It is important that you are very careful when you enter your personal details. You will have an opportunity to review all the details you have provided and can change the details at any time until you confirm all details as correct.

If you have made an error, it is important that you correct it before proceeding. Once you have confirmed the details, your credit card will be debited for the non-refundable service charge.

If you find out later that you have made a mistake, you will need to make a new application (and incur another service charge). We cannot change the details on an ETA once it has been issued.

Note: If your ETA details do not match your passport details you might experience delays when boarding your aircraft or be refused entry into Finland.

No. You do not need to arrange your transportation into the country before applying for an ETA. Whether you are traveling by boat or plane, it’s okay to apply for your ETA anytime before or after your confirmed ticket.

Yes, you can. A Schengen visa is valid for all the countries in the Schengen Area and the EEA/EU so you can visit any country within this zone. But, keep in mind that all the days you spend visiting other countries are counted as per your 90/180-day rule.

• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with two blank visa pages
• Hold proof of sufficient funds
• Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
• Hold documents showing proof of purpose of the trip
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold a visa for the next country, if applicable
• Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

• A visa is not required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days in any 180 day period. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:
• Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward and return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold documents showing proof of travel purpose (e.g. business cover or support letter, conference registrations, etc.)
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
• It is recommended that you confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

Finland has two official languages; Finnish and Swedish. Both languages are widely spoken throughout the country.

English is spoken in Finland, but not as widely as other foreign languages. The younger generation and those involved in tourism are much more likely to speak English.

Citizens of Canada and the United States do not need a visa to travel to Finland for trips less than 90 days in a 180 day period.

Generally, processing of a visa application by the Consulate takes approximately 15 days. However, it may be prolonged up to 30 days and/or exceptionally 60 days for individual cases whereby a more detailed examination is deemed necessary

No. If you have a family member, you will have to apply for an application. Even if your child is traveling under your passport, they will need their own application.

Yes, kindly use his/her ID information alongside your personal information when completing the online application form. Please use your child’s (dependants) identification data requested at the time of completion when adding another traveler to your application. There are no exceptions regarding age.

You should apply at least two weeks before your departure date. You can apply earlier than this; however, this is the latest you should apply since the processing time usually takes about 15 days.

A Finland tourist visa is valid for three months within a six-month period. This means that you can spend 90 days within a 180 days period in Finland. Please don’t pass your limit otherwise you risk being banned from the Schengen area altogether.

• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with two blank visa pages
• Hold proof of sufficient funds
• Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
• Hold documents showing proof of purpose of the trip
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold a visa for the next country, if applicable
• Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

• A visa is not required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days in any six month period. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:
• Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward and return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold documents showing proof of travel purpose (e.g. business cover or support letter, conference registrations, etc.)
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
• It is recommended that you confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

If you are traveling to Finland you will need a Schengen Visa if you are a citizen of a non-Schengen country without a visa-free travel agreement with the area, or if you have been refused visa-free travel.

The Euro is the official currency used in Finland. Major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely accepted in Finland and are actually the preferred method of payment. It is common practice to show ID when paying with a credit card, however, so make sure you come prepared. There are no ATMs in Finland. Instead, there are Otto machines that work in a similar manner to ATMs and are spread throughout the country. Simply insert your card into one of the two slots (one for chip and pin cards and the other for magnetic stripes) and ensure you select being charged in the local currency.

Yes, your application may be rejected on certain grounds. In that case, you will be notified of the reasons for rejection and deadlines for submission of an appeal. If you would like to obtain more information on the appeal procedures, you should contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Schengen State you will be visiting.