Finland
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India visa for Finnish citizens
Entry requirement
India requires a visa from Finnish citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indembhelsinki.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Finland
- Embassy of India in Helsinki
Kulosaarentie 32, 00570 Helsinki
India has 1 mission in Finland, with its embassy in Helsinki.
Indian citizens travelling to Finland
IndiaFinland Visa required Finland visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Finland to India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Finnish citizens can stay in India
Finnish citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Finnish citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Finnish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Finnish citizens
China admits Finnish citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to Finland
Finland requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for India?
India requires a visa from Finnish citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Finnish citizens stay in India?
Finnish citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Finland?
The Indian embassy in Finland is in Helsinki.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Finland?
Finland requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Finnish citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Finnish citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.