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Finland

  • Helsinki
  • Europe
  • Finnish

At a glance

Finland: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Helsinki
Population
5,652,881
Area
338,478 km² · 130,687 sq mi
Languages
Finnish, Swedish
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Calling code
+358
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.fi
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
Europe

Member of

  • European Union
  • NATO
  • OECD
  • United Nations

Neighbouring countries

Entry requirements

Finland visa requirements

Finland entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 92 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Find your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.

Visa-free92 passports

Visa required105 passports

Safety

Finland safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 1 of 4Exercise Normal Precautions

US State Dept, updated March 13, 2026. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Finland: frequently asked questions

Finland visa: do I need one?
Finland entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 92 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Finland: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Finland at level 1 of 4. Exercise Normal Precautions.
Finland: what currency is used?
Currency in Finland: Euro (EUR).
Finland: what language do people speak?
Languages of Finland: Finnish, Swedish.
Finland: what is the capital?
The capital of Finland is Helsinki.

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