Visas for Finland, without the guesswork

Short stays in Finland run on the shared Schengen rules — one C visa (or none, for exempt passports) covers all 29 countries. Everything else is national: where you apply, who runs the centres, and every stay over 90 days.

How Finland takes applications

Good to know about Finland

• Finland suspended accepting tourist-visa applications from Russian citizens at its eastern border crossings and consulates — one of the strictest Russia policies in Schengen.
• Residence-permit biometrics can often be given at VFS centres, not only embassies — check Migri's list.

Staying longer than 90 days

Long stays are residence permits decided by Migri (the Finnish Immigration Service), applied online via Enter Finland with identification at a Finnish mission or VFS centre.

Check your situation

Pick your passport for an exact answer — visa, visa-free, or free movement:

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