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Russia visa for Finnish citizens
Entry requirement
Finnish citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at helsinki.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days)
- Processing time
- No more than 4 calendar days from submission
Russia’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.kdmid.ru. Processing time, as Russia states it: No more than 4 calendar days from submission. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days).
Russian missions in Finland
- Embassy of Russia in Helsinki
Tehtaankatu 1 B, 00140 Helsinki
Russia has 1 mission in Finland, with its embassy in Helsinki.
Russian citizens travelling to Finland
RussiaFinland Visa required Finland visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Finnish citizens planning a trip to Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Finnish citizens can stay in Russia
Finnish citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Finnish citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Finnish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Finnish citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Mongolia and Norway admit Finnish citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Finnish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Finland
Finland requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Russia?
Finnish citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Finnish citizens stay in Russia?
Finnish citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Finland?
The Russian embassy in Finland is in Helsinki.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Finland?
Finland requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Finnish citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Finnish citizens need an e-Visa for Russia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.