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Finland visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Iranian citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Finland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at finlandabroad.fi
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.
Finnish missions in Iran
Finland has 1 mission in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran.
Finland: visa decisions in Iran
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,600 | 1,913 | 616 | 24.1% | 7.7% |
| 2024 | 2,452 | 1,905 | 488 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| 2025 | 1,696 | 1,262 | 449 | 26.1% | 7.8% |
In 2025, Finland’s embassy and consulates in Iran (Tehran) received 1,696 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,262. 26.1% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 20.2%: the rate rose by 5.9 points, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 31% compared with 2024 (2,452).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 29.1% of the applications lodged in Iran that year, from 16.6% at the consulates of Romania to 46.2% at those of Austria. Finland’s consulates worldwide refused 13.4%. Finland was the 11th most applied-for Schengen state in Iran.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Iran, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Finnish citizens travelling to Iran
FinlandIran Visa on arrival Iran 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.
Iranian citizens planning a trip to Finland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Iranian citizens can stay in Finland
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Finland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
In Iran, applications go to the Finnish embassy in Tehran, or to a visa centre acting for Finland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Finland.
Finland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Finland lets Iranian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Finland’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
Norway and Sweden require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Finnish citizens travelling to Iran
Finnish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Finland?
Iranian citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.
Where is the Finnish embassy in Iran?
The Finnish embassy in Iran is in Tehran.
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 Iran?
Finnish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter Finland visa-free?
No; Iranian 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.