Belarus
Finland
Finland visa for Belarusian citizens
Entry requirement
Finland requires Belarusian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Finland visa guide
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.
Finland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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 Belarus
Finland has no embassy or consulate in Belarus on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Finnish citizens travelling to Belarus
FinlandBelarus Visa-free, 30 days Belarus 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 Belarus 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).
Good to know
How long Belarusian citizens can stay in Finland
How long Belarusian citizens may stay in Finland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Belarusian citizens apply
Finland has no embassy or career consulate in Belarus. Belarusian citizens apply through a mission of Finland accredited to Belarus 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 Belarusian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Finland’s neighbours for Belarusian citizens
Russia admits Belarusian citizens visa-free. Norway and Sweden require Belarusian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Finnish citizens travelling to Belarus
Finnish citizens do not need a visa for Belarus: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Finland?
Finland requires Belarusian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Finland in Belarus?
No. Finland has no embassy in Belarus.
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 Belarus?
Finnish citizens do not need a visa for Belarus: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Belarusian citizens enter Finland visa-free?
No; Belarusian 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.