ETIAS for Finland

EU Visa Waiver for U.S. Citizens Visiting Finland

U.S. passport holders can visit Finland visa-free for up to 90 days. Registering with the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will soon be mandatory.

Americans planning a trip to Finland should be prepared for the new EU entry requirement. ETIAS goes live in 2026.

ETIAS Finland for U.S. citizens

U.S. citizens will soon need to apply for ETIAS to travel to Finland. The new visa waiver is an entry requirement for American tourists and business travelers.

Travelers who meet the ETIAS requirements for Finland can apply from 2026. It takes to fill out the online form and the approved travel authorization is sent by email.

The Finland ETIAS can be used to stay anywhere in the Schengen Area for up to 3 months. It is valid for 3 years, or until the U.S. passport expires, and for multiple trips.

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ETIAS requirements for U.S. citizens to visit Finland

To apply for ETIAS for Finland, U.S. citizens must be visiting for:

  • Up to 90 days per 180-day period
  • Tourism, business, or transit

U.S. citizens must meet all the health and security requirements to receive ETIAS approval and travel to Finland visa-free.

Documents required to travel Finland

Finland is a member of the Schengen Area which means Schengen visa policy applies.

To travel to Finland, U.S. citizens need:

  • Valid passport or equivalent travel document
  • ETIAS or visa¹

¹Americans can travel to Finland with ETIAS to stay for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. A visa is required for longer stays or to work in Finland.

U.S. citizens staying in Finland for more than 90-days:

  • ETIAS for Americans is only valid for short-term stays of up to 90 days. If one intends to remain in Finland for longer than 90 days, they must obtain the appropriate visa
How long does my U.S. passport need to be valid to apply for ETIAS? Toggle faqs

Your U.S. passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you’ll depart the Schengen Area.

If your passport is about to expire, you should renew it before applying for ETIAS. ETIAS is only valid with the passport used to apply. If you change your passport, you must reapply for ETIAS.

Do I need to apply for ETIAS to visit Finland if I already have a Schengen visa? Toggle faqs

No, if you already have a Schengen visa, American citizens will not need to apply for the ETIAS when you travel to Finland.

However, if your visa expires and you meet the corresponding requirements, Americans can apply for ETIAS travel authorization.

Do I need to apply for ETIAS to visit Finland if I already have a visa? Toggle faqs

No, if you already have a visa, you do not need to apply for ETIAS to travel to Finland.

However, if your visa expires and you meet the requirements, you can apply for ETIAS travel authorization.

How long does it take to process ETIAS for Finland? Toggle faqs

It takes just a few minutes to fill out the ETIAS application for Finland. Most applications submitted by U.S. passport holders will be approved following automatic processing.

Processing takes longer if manual processing is required. This only takes place if there is an alert in a security database.

Information About Finland for American Tourists

Finland (Suomi) is a Nordic country, located in the Fennoscandian region in Northern Europe, which also includes Norway and Sweden. Finland borders with Russia to the east, Norway to the north, and Sweden to the west.

The capital city of Helsinki is a vibrant metropolis. American visitors can enjoy a thriving arts and culture scene with museums, galleries, and theaters to explore.

As well as cities, visitors can also experience the beauty of the countryside, including the Finnish Lakeland. Winter activities such as dog-sledding, snowmobiling, and skiing are also popular in Finland, with the Lapland region being a favored destination.

Rovaniemi in Finland is one of the best places to see the Northern Lights.

About Finland

Capital: Helsinki

Language: Finnish

Area: 338424 km²

Population: over 5.5. million

Timezone: UTC/GTM 2

Currency: euro (€)

Code: +358

Electric sockets: 230 V AC, 50Hz. Type F also known as Schuko. This socket also works with plug C (standard European plug) and plug E

U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, Finland

Address: Itäinen Puistotie 14 B 00140 Helsinki, Finland

Phone: (+358) 9 616 250

Medical Information for U.S. citizens in Finland

Recommended vaccines:

  • Routine Vaccines
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Tick-borne encephalitis

Emergencies:

  • 112 is the pan-European emergency number and is always free to call. It is the only emergency number used in Finland.