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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Can you bring e-cigarettes and nicotine liquid into Finland?
This topic is for adults aged 18 and over.
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Can you bring nicotine pouches into Finland?
This topic is for adults aged 18 and over.
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Why are the alcohol limits smaller on ferries via Åland?
This topic is for adults aged 18 and over.
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How much alcohol can you bring from Tallinn to Helsinki?
This topic is for adults aged 18 and over.
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What is the age limit for bringing alcohol into Finland?
This topic is for adults aged 18 and over.
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How much alcohol can you bring into Finland from outside the EU?
This topic is for adults aged 18 and over.
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How do you apply for a Finnish passport?
Get a passport photo at a studio that sends it to the police, then apply in the police online service with the photo code, pay and choose where to collect the passport.
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Can EU citizens travel to Finland with an ID card?
Yes.
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Do I need ETIAS to travel to Finland?
Not yet.
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What is the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) at the Finnish border?
The Entry/Exit System is the EU's digital border register for non-EU citizens on short stays.
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How long must my passport be valid to enter Finland?
If you are not an EU or EEA citizen, your passport must be valid for at least three months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area, and it must have been issued no more than ten years ago.
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What documents do you need for a Finnish Schengen visa?
You need a signed application form, one colour photo, a valid passport, travel medical insurance and documents about your trip, such as tickets, a hotel booking or an invitation.
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How much does a Schengen visa for Finland cost?
A Schengen visa for Finland costs 90 euros for applicants aged 12 and over and 45 euros for children aged 6 to 11.
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How do you apply for a Schengen visa to Finland?
You apply in person at a Visa Application Centre named by a Finnish mission, at a Finnish embassy or at a Schengen country representing Finland.
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Do UK citizens need a visa for Finland?
No visa is needed for short trips.