Thailand
Finland
Finland visa for Thai citizens
Entry requirement
Thai citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Finland visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 Thailand
All missions of Finland in Thailand
Finland has 2 missions in Thailand, with its embassy in Bangkok. Consulates: Ban Kata.
Finland: visa decisions in Thailand
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,567 | 6,783 | 793 | 10.5% | 4.6% |
| 2024 | 5,505 | 4,820 | 524 | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 2025 | 8,334 | 7,584 | 866 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
In 2025, Finland’s embassy and consulates in Thailand (Bangkok) received 8,334 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 7,584. The refusal rate was 10.2%. That is barely different from 2024 (9.8%). Applications rose by 51% compared with 2024 (5,505).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.9% of the applications lodged in Thailand that year, from 2.0% at the consulates of Romania to 28.7% at those of Poland. Finland’s consulates worldwide refused 13.4%. Finland was the 11th most applied-for Schengen state in Thailand.
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 Thailand, 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 Thailand
FinlandThailand Visa-free, 60 days Thailand 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.
Thai 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 Thai citizens can stay in Finland
How long Thai citizens may stay in Finland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Thai citizens apply
In Thailand, applications go to the Finnish embassy in Bangkok and the consulate in Ban Kata, 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 Thai citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Finland’s neighbours for Thai citizens
Russia admits Thai citizens visa-free. Norway and Sweden require Thai citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Finnish citizens travelling to Thailand
Thailand admits Finnish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Finland?
Thai citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.
Where is the Finnish embassy in Thailand?
The Finnish embassy in Thailand is in Bangkok; there is also a consulate in Ban Kata.
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 Thailand?
Thailand admits Finnish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 60 days.
Can Thai citizens enter Finland visa-free?
No; Thai 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.