Finland
China
China visa for Finnish citizens
Entry requirement
Finnish citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at fi.china-embassy.gov.cn
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Chinese citizens travelling to Finland
ChinaFinland Visa required Finland visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Finland to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Finnish citizens can stay in China
Finnish citizens may stay in China for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to China.
China’s neighbours for Finnish citizens
Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam admit Finnish citizens visa-free. Afghanistan and North Korea require Finnish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Finland
Finland requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for China?
Finnish citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Finnish citizens stay in China?
Finnish citizens can stay in China for up to 30 days.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Finland?
Finland requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Finnish citizens enter China visa-free?
Yes, Finnish citizens can enter China without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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.