Namibia
Finland
Finland visa for Namibian citizens
Entry requirement
Namibian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.
- 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 Namibia
- Embassy of Finland in Windhoek
Crohn Street 2, Windhoek
Finland has 1 mission in Namibia, with its embassy in Windhoek.
Finland: visa decisions in Namibia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 862 | 792 | 45 | 5.4% | 73.4% |
| 2024 | 800 | 744 | 54 | 6.8% | 75.9% |
| 2025 | 862 | 810 | 30 | 3.5% | 77.8% |
In 2025, Finland’s embassy and consulates in Namibia (Windhoek) received 862 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 810. 3.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 6.8%: the rate fell by 3.2 points. Applications rose by 8% compared with 2024 (800).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 3.0% of the applications lodged in Namibia that year. Finland’s consulates worldwide refused 13.4%. Finland was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Namibia.
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 Namibia, 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 Namibia
FinlandNamibia Visa on arrival Namibia 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 Namibia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Namibian citizens can stay in Finland
How long Namibian citizens may stay in Finland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Namibian citizens apply
In Namibia, applications go to the Finnish embassy in Windhoek, 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 Namibian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Finland’s neighbours for Namibian citizens
Russia admits Namibian citizens visa-free. Norway and Sweden require Namibian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Finnish citizens travelling to Namibia
Namibia issues Finnish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Namibian citizens need a visa for Finland?
Namibian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.
Where is the Finnish embassy in Namibia?
The Finnish embassy in Namibia is in Windhoek.
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 Namibia?
Namibia issues Finnish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Namibian citizens enter Finland visa-free?
No; Namibian 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.