Finland
United States
United States visa for Finnish citizens
Entry requirement
Finnish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United States visa?
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visit
- Fee
- US$40.62
All visa types for the United States
For the ETA, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62, and applications are made on esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 90 days per visit.
Where to apply in Finland
- Embassy of the United States in Helsinki
Itäinen Puistotie 14 B, 00140 Helsinki
US visas issued to citizens of Finland
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 777 | 706 |
| Student (F, M) | 356 | 306 |
| Exchange (J) | 625 | 601 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 946 | 956 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 790 | 534 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 1,142 | 998 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 40 | 12 |
| Total | 4,676 | 4,113 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 14.5% | 18.1% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 4,113 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Finland, the 113th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Diplomatic and official visas (A, G) made up 24%, work and treaty visas 23% and visitor visas 17%. That is 12% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (4,676).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Finland received 1,362, 10% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 18.1% for citizens of Finland in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 14.5%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Finland anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Finland.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Finland
United StatesFinland Visa-free, 90 days Finland visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 Finland to the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Finnish citizens can stay in the United States
Finnish citizens may stay in the United States for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United States.
How Finnish citizens apply
Finnish citizens apply for the ETA for the United States online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United States’ neighbours for Finnish citizens
Mexico admits Finnish citizens visa-free.
US citizens travelling to Finland
No visa is needed by US citizens for Finland, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for the United States?
Finnish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Finnish citizens stay in the United States?
Finnish citizens can stay in the United States for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the United States ETA cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62 for the ETA.
Do US citizens need a visa for Finland?
No visa is needed by US citizens for Finland, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Finnish citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Finnish citizens need an ETA for the United States.
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.