United Arab Emirates
Finland
Finland visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Emirati citizens do not need a visa for Finland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Finland: visa decisions in the United Arab Emirates
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,598 | 988 | 569 | 36.4% | 33.3% |
| 2024 | 1,335 | 976 | 335 | 25.4% | 36.0% |
| 2025 | 1,603 | 1,304 | 287 | 18.0% | 41.9% |
In 2025, Finland’s embassy and consulates in the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City) received 1,603 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,304. The refusal rate was 18.0%. The refusal rate fell by 7.5 points from 25.4% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 20% compared with 2024 (1,335).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 24.2% of the applications lodged in the United Arab Emirates that year, from 10.9% at the consulates of Latvia to 58.2% at those of Bulgaria. Finland’s consulates worldwide refused 13.4%. Finland was the 20th most applied-for Schengen state in the United Arab Emirates.
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 the United Arab Emirates, 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 the United Arab Emirates
FinlandUnited Arab Emirates Visa-free, 90 days United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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 Emirati citizens can stay in Finland
Emirati citizens may stay in Finland for up to 90 days. Days in Finland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Finland and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Emirati citizens in Finland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Finland’s neighbours for Emirati citizens
Norway, Russia and Sweden admit Emirati citizens visa-free.
Finnish citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
Finnish citizens can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Arab Emirates and Finland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Finland?
Emirati citizens do not need a visa for Finland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Finland?
Emirati citizens can stay in Finland for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Finnish citizens can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Emirati citizens enter Finland visa-free?
Yes, Emirati citizens can enter Finland without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.