Malaysia
Finland
Finland visa for Malaysian citizens
Entry requirement
Finland admits Malaysian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at finlandabroad.fi
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Finland: visa decisions in Malaysia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 84 | 18 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| 2024 | 158 | 106 | 49 | 31.6% | 15.1% |
| 2025 | 119 | 78 | 31 | 25.6% | 10.3% |
In 2025, Finland’s embassy and consulates in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) received 119 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 78. The refusal rate was 25.6%. The refusal rate fell by 6.0 points from 31.6% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 25% compared with 2024 (158).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 30.8% of the applications lodged in Malaysia that year, from 0.3% at the consulates of Austria to 61.5% at those of the Netherlands. Finland’s consulates worldwide refused 13.4%. Finland was the 9th most applied-for Schengen state in Malaysia.
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 Malaysia, 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 Malaysia
FinlandMalaysia Visa-free, 90 days Malaysia 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.
Before travelling from Malaysia to Finland, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Malaysian citizens can stay in Finland
Malaysian citizens may stay in Finland for up to 90 days. Days in Finland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Finland and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Malaysian citizens in Finland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Finland’s neighbours for Malaysian citizens
Norway and Sweden admit Malaysian citizens visa-free.
Finnish citizens travelling to Malaysia
Finnish citizens can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Malaysia and Finland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Finland?
Finland admits Malaysian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Malaysian citizens stay in Finland?
Malaysian citizens can stay in Finland for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Finnish citizens can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Malaysian citizens enter Finland visa-free?
Yes, Malaysian citizens can enter Finland without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.