Iraq
Finland
Finland visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Finland visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 Iraq
Finland has 1 mission in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad.
Finnish citizens travelling to Iraq
FinlandIraq e-Visa Iraq 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.
Iraqi 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 Iraqi citizens can stay in Finland
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Finland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iraqi citizens apply
In Iraq, applications go to the Finnish embassy in Baghdad, 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 Iraqi citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Finland’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Norway, Russia and Sweden require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Finnish citizens travelling to Iraq
Iraq requires a visa from Finnish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Finland?
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.
Where is the Finnish embassy in Iraq?
The Finnish embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad.
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 Iraq?
Iraq requires a visa from Finnish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Finland visa-free?
No; Iraqi citizens need a visa for Finland obtained in advance.
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.