Finland Schengen visa exemption (ETIAS pending): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

Q: Do Singapore citizens need a visa for Finland?

Yes — Singaporeans need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

Q: Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Finland?

Yes — Indians need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

Q: Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Finland?

No visa is needed — Malaysians can enter Finland visa-free for up to 90 days.

Q: Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Finland?

Yes — Filipinos need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

Q: Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Finland?

Yes — Chinese nationals need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

Q: How much does a Finland visa cost?

The official government fee for the Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) is €90 adult / €45 child 6–11 / free under 6 (+ visa-centre service fee). HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Q: How long does a Finland visa take to process?

Schengen short-stay visa (Type C): 15 calendar days standard. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Q: What documents are required for a Finland visa?

Typically: Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages; Recent passport photo (white background); Confirmed return/onward flight; Accommodation booking; Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement); Schengen application form. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

Q: Do Singapore passport holders need a visa for Finland?

No. Singapore passport holders enter Finland and the wider Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS goes live they will need an approved ETIAS travel authorisation (EUR 20, valid 3 years) before travelling.

Q: Is there an e-visa or visa on arrival for Finland?

No. The Schengen Area does not offer visa on arrival, and there is no classic e-visa. Visa-required nationals apply through a consulate/visa centre; the EU is gradually introducing a common online visa application platform. ETIAS is a travel authorisation (for visa-exempt nationals), not a visa.

Tourist Visa

Finland

Assistance Fee

S$ 65 .00

S$100 35% OFF

+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

Free (exempt) · Schengen short-stay: €90 adult · Schengen Uniform: EUR 90

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Finland Schengen visa exemption (ETIAS pending) at a glance

Government visa fee: Free (ETIAS €20 once launched)
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: On arrival — EES biometric registration (live since 10 Apr 2026)
Maximum stay: 90 days in any 180-day period (all Schengen combined)
Visa required?: Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.
Arrival card: None — EES fingerprints & photo at first entry

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to Finland?

Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. can generally enter Finland without a visa. Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. do not require a visa for Finland for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Embassy of Finland in Singapore) · Last verified 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Finland visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: No Online application: No

Schengen visa exemption (ETIAS pending)

Official fee: Free (ETIAS €20 once launched)

Validity: Per entry
Max stay: 90 days in any 180-day period (all Schengen combined)
Processing time: On arrival — EES biometric registration (live since 10 Apr 2026)
Where to apply: No application yet

Who needs it: Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.

Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180.

Required documents

Passport valid ≥3 months beyond departure, issued <10 yrs
Return ticket
Accommodation proof
Sufficient funds
Travel insurance recommended

Arrival card: None — EES fingerprints & photo at first entry

90/180 rule counts all Schengen countries together.

Source: Embassy of Finland in Singapore · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)

Official fee: €90 adult / €45 child 6–11 / free under 6 (+ visa-centre service fee)

Validity: Single/multiple; up to 5 yrs for frequent travellers
Max stay: 90 days in any 180
Processing time: 15 calendar days standard
Where to apply: Finland Visa online + VFS Global Singapore Nordic joint centre

Who needs it: India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Türkiye, Russia, most of Africa & Middle East.

Required documents

Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages
Recent passport photo (white background)
Confirmed return/onward flight
Accommodation booking
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
Schengen application form
Travel medical insurance €30,000 min
Employment letter / leave approval
Bank statements 3 months
Full itinerary; invitation letter if hosted

Arrival card: None — EES

Apply to the country of main destination / first entry.

Source: Embassy of Finland in Singapore (Ministry for Foreign Affairs) · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Schengen Uniform Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Finland

Official fee: EUR 90 (adult); EUR 45 (children 6-11); free for children under 6

Validity: Issued for the requested travel dates; may be single, double or multiple-entry. Multiple-entry visas can be valid up to 5 years for frequent, compliant travellers.
Max stay: 90 days
Time to verify: Appointment/document check at submission; biometrics valid for reuse for 59 months
Time to approval: Typically 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 days in complex cases. Apply no earlier than 6 months and at least 15 days before travel.
Processing time: Typically 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 days in complex cases. Apply no earlier than 6 months and at least 15 days before travel.
Where to apply: https://www.vfsglobal.com/finland/india/

Who needs it: Nationals who require a visa for the Schengen Area (e.g. Indian passport holders). Apply to the country of main destination (most nights) or first entry if nights are equal.

Required documents

Passport valid at least 3 months beyond intended departure, issued within last 10 years, with 2 blank pages
Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
Two recent ICAO-compliant biometric passport photos
Travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage valid across Schengen
Confirmed round-trip flight reservation / itinerary
Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings or invitation letter)
Proof of sufficient funds (recent bank statements, typically last 3-6 months)
Cover letter stating purpose and duration of travel
Employment / business proof (leave letter, ITR, company registration) or student/no-objection letter
Biometrics (fingerprints + photo) captured at the application centre

Extra charges: VFS/service-provider service fee (approx Rs 1,000-2,000 in India, non-refundable) plus optional courier, SMS and premium-lounge charges; mandatory travel medical insurance (min EUR 30,000 cover) purchased separately.

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

ETIAS Travel Authorisation (Finland)

Official fee: EUR 20 (free for applicants under 18 or over 70)

Validity: 3 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first
Max stay: 90 days
Time to verify: Automated checks on submission
Time to approval: Usually within minutes; up to 96 hours, and up to 30 days if extra documents are requested
Processing time: Usually within minutes; up to 96 hours, and up to 30 days if extra documents are requested
Where to apply: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en

Who needs it: Nationals of visa-EXEMPT non-EU countries (e.g. Singapore passport holders) travelling to the Schengen Area for short stays. Not a visa; required in addition to a passport once the system goes live.

Required documents

Valid biometric passport (visa-exempt nationality)
Email address
Debit or credit card for the EUR 20 fee
Details of intended first Schengen country of entry

Extra charges: None on the official portal. Third-party 'ETIAS' sites charging extra are unofficial - use only travel-europe.europa.eu.

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

ETIAS Travel Authorisation (Finland)

Official fee: EUR 20 (free for applicants under 18 or over 70)

Validity: 3 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first
Max stay: 90 days
Time to verify: Automated checks on submission
Time to approval: Usually within minutes; up to 96 hours, and up to 30 days if extra documents are requested
Processing time: Usually within minutes; up to 96 hours, and up to 30 days if extra documents are requested
Where to apply: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en

Required documents

Valid biometric passport (visa-exempt nationality)
Email address
Debit or credit card for the EUR 20 fee
Details of intended first Schengen country of entry

Extra charges: None on the official portal. Third-party 'ETIAS' sites charging extra are unofficial - use only travel-europe.europa.eu.

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

ETIAS Travel Authorisation (Finland)

Official fee: EUR 20 (free for applicants under 18 or over 70)

Validity: 3 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first
Max stay: 90 days
Time to verify: Automated checks on submission
Time to approval: Usually within minutes; up to 96 hours, and up to 30 days if extra documents are requested
Processing time: Usually within minutes; up to 96 hours, and up to 30 days if extra documents are requested
Where to apply: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en

Required documents

Valid biometric passport (visa-exempt nationality)
Email address
Debit or credit card for the EUR 20 fee
Details of intended first Schengen country of entry

Extra charges: None on the official portal. Third-party 'ETIAS' sites charging extra are unofficial - use only travel-europe.europa.eu.

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.

Finland visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	Visa required	90 days	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇭Philippines	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇻🇳Vietnam	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇯🇵Japan	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Visa-free	—	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa-free	—	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇬Nigeria	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Finland visa — frequently asked questions