Finland - Immigration

Immigration Procedure:

All visitors need a valid passport or other travel document approved by Finland when you enter the country. It must be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen area and must be less than 10 years old.

At the border inspection, each person in the boat shall be checked for an entry or exit passport or an equivalent travel document, as well as a visa and other conditions for entry or exit for visa holders.

The master of the vessel shall provide the border inspection authority of the point of entry or exit with a list of passengers and crew or other information on the ship's crew, passengers and other persons on board.

Other Visa Information:

Finland is a member of the Schengen Agreement Area. See Noonsite' Schengen page for more details on the immigration rules and a link to the Schengen Visa application form.

For Visa requirements and travel documents accepted by Finland, see here.

Visa extension can be made through Local police authorities in Finland, if you cannot leave Finland and the Schengen area due to a force majeure or humanitarian reason or for serious personal reasons. For more information, visit the Police of Finland website.

Last updated:  February 2022

Border Guards (Immigration)