BahrainFinland

Finland visa for Bahraini citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Bahraini citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Finland visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Fee
€90
Processing time
Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.

All visa types for Finland

For the tourist visa, Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Finland states it: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.

Where to apply in Bahrain

Finland has no embassy or consulate in Bahrain on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Finnish citizens travelling to Bahrain

FinlandBahrain Visa on arrival Bahrain visa for citizens of Finland

Travel advice for Finland

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Bahrain to Finland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Finland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 12 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Finland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Finland (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Bahraini citizens can stay in Finland

How long Bahraini citizens may stay in Finland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Bahraini citizens apply

Finland has no embassy or career consulate in Bahrain. Bahraini citizens apply through a mission of Finland accredited to Bahrain from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Finland for visas; the official visa portal of Finland names the right place.

Finland and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Finland lets Bahraini citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.

Finland’s neighbours for Bahraini citizens

Norway and Sweden require Bahraini citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Finnish citizens travelling to Bahrain

Finnish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Finland?

Bahraini citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Finland in Bahrain?

No. Finland has no embassy in Bahrain.

How much does the Finland tourist visa cost?

Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.

Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

Finnish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Bahraini citizens enter Finland visa-free?

No; Bahraini citizens need a visa for Finland obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.