Sri Lanka
Finland
Finland visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.
- 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 Sri Lanka
Finland has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Finnish citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
FinlandSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka 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.
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Finland
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Finland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
Finland has no embassy or career consulate in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizens apply through a mission of Finland accredited to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lankan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Finland’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Norway, Russia and Sweden require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Finnish citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Finnish citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Finland?
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Finland in Sri Lanka?
No. Finland has no embassy in Sri Lanka.
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 Sri Lanka?
Finnish citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Finland visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.