United States
Finland
Finland visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens can visit Finland without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at finlandabroad.fi
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Finland: visa decisions in the United States
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,733 | 1,371 | 305 | 18.1% | 17.4% |
| 2024 | 2,195 | 1,776 | 404 | 18.5% | 14.1% |
| 2025 | 1,549 | 1,362 | 161 | 10.6% | 22.5% |
In 2025, Finland’s embassy and consulates in the United States (New York and Los Angeles) received 1,549 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,362. The refusal rate was 10.6%. The refusal rate fell by 8.0 points from 18.5% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 29% compared with 2024 (2,195).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 4.9% of the applications lodged in the United States that year, from 0.4% at the consulates of Greece to 20.5% at those of Sweden. Finland’s consulates worldwide refused 13.4%. Finland was the 16th most applied-for Schengen state in the United States.
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 States, 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 States
FinlandUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States 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.
For a trip from the United States to Finland, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Finland
US 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 US 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 US citizens
Norway and Sweden admit US citizens visa-free. Russia requires US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Finnish citizens travelling to the United States
Before flying to the United States, Finnish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Finland?
US citizens can visit Finland without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can US citizens stay in Finland?
US 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 States?
Before flying to the United States, Finnish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can US citizens enter Finland visa-free?
Yes, US 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.