Maldives
Finland
Finland visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Finland visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
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.
Finland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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.
Where to apply in Maldives
Finland has no embassy or consulate in Maldives on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Finnish citizens travelling to the Maldives
FinlandMaldives Visa on arrival Maldives 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 the Maldives 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 Maldivian citizens can stay in Finland
How long Maldivian citizens may stay in Finland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Maldivian citizens apply
Finland has no embassy or career consulate in the Maldives. Maldivian citizens apply through a mission of Finland accredited to the Maldives from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Finland for visas; the official visa portal of Finland names the right place.
Finland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Finland lets Maldivian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Finland’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
Russia admits Maldivian citizens visa-free. Norway and Sweden require Maldivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Finnish citizens travelling to the Maldives
Finnish citizens receive their visa for the Maldives at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Finland?
Maldivian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.
Is there an embassy of Finland in the Maldives?
No. Finland has no embassy in the Maldives.
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 the Maldives?
Finnish citizens receive their visa for the Maldives at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Finland visa-free?
No; Maldivian 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.