Entry, passports and customs
Visa rules, the Schengen 90/180 count, the documents to carry, which border crossings are open and the limits for alcohol, tobacco, cash and food at the Finnish border.
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Is Finland in the EU?
Yes.
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Can you bring snus into Finland?
This topic is for adults aged 18 and over.
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How many cigarettes can you bring into Finland?
This topic is for adults aged 18 and over.
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How much alcohol can you bring into Finland from another EU country?
This topic is for adults aged 18 and over.
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Is the border between Finland and Russia open?
No.
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Which countries border Finland?
Finland shares land borders with three countries: Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east.
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How long can you stay in Finland without a visa?
If you do not need a visa, you can stay in Finland and the rest of the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
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Do US citizens need a visa for Finland?
No.
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Is Finland in the Schengen area?
Yes.
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How much money do you need to show to enter Finland?
For a Finnish Schengen visa, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs sets the minimum funds at 50 euros per day of stay.
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Do you need travel insurance for Finland?
For visa applicants it is mandatory.
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Are there border checks between Finland, Sweden and Norway?
Normally there are no checks.
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Do you need a passport for the ferry between Helsinki and Tallinn?
Yes, you need a valid travel document even though there is usually no border check.
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What food can you bring into Finland from outside the EU?
You can bring processed plant-based foods such as coffee, tea, spices, dried herbs, canned fruit and sweets, plus bakery products without meat fillings.
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Can you bring fruit, vegetables or plants into Finland from outside the EU?
From outside the EU, all live plants, seeds, cut flowers and almost all fresh fruit and vegetables need a phytosanitary certificate from the country of departure.
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Can Russian citizens travel to Finland?
Only in limited cases.