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