Eritrea
Finland
Finland visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.
- 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.
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 Eritrea
Finland has no embassy or consulate in Eritrea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Finnish citizens travelling to Eritrea
FinlandEritrea Visa required Eritrea 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.
For a trip from Eritrea to Finland, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Eritrean citizens can stay in Finland
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Finland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Eritrean citizens apply
Finland has no embassy or career consulate in Eritrea. Eritrean citizens apply through a mission of Finland accredited to Eritrea 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 Eritrean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Finland’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Norway, Russia and Sweden require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Finnish citizens travelling to Eritrea
Finnish citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Finland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Finland?
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.
Is there an embassy of Finland in Eritrea?
No. Finland has no embassy in Eritrea.
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 Eritrea?
Finnish citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Finland visa-free?
No; Eritrean 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.