Finnish visa for Australian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Australian passport holders visiting Finland for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Australian citizens to enter Finland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Finland e-visa for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Finland visa on arrival for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
Finland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Australian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Finland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Finland.
If you are looking for Finland visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Australia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Finland nearest your place of residence.
- Canberra: The Embassy of Finland in Canberra, Australia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 57 minutes)
- Sydney: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Sydney, Australia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 57 minutes)
- Brisbane: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Brisbane, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 27 minutes)
- Darwin: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Darwin, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 57 minutes)
- Cairns: The Consulate General of Finland in Cairns, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 27 minutes)
- Perth: The Consulate General of Finland in Perth, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 27 minutes)
- Hobart: The Consulate General of Finland in Hobart, Australia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 57 minutes)
- Melbourne: The Honorary Consulate General of Finland in Melbourne, Australia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 57 minutes)
Finland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Finland diplomatic mission offices to Australia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Australia traveling to Finland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Australia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 79,297 | N/A |
| 2009 | 85,080 | 7.29% |
| 2010 | 83,428 | -1.94% |
| 2011 | 83,428 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 80,123 | -3.96% |
| 2013 | 78,471 | -2.06% |
| 2014 | 84,254 | 7.37% |
| 2015 | 26,959 | -68.00% |
| 2016 | 85,080 | 215.59% |
| 2017 | 82,602 | -2.91% |
| 2018 | 80,123 | -3.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Finland & Australia comparison
Finland's area is approximately 303,890 km2 (117,332 sq mi), while the area of Australia is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi). This means Australia is 25.28 times bigger than Finland.
As of October 2025, Finland's population is ~5.6 million people - 21,422,102 fewer people than the population of Australia.
We have highlighted Finland & Australia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Finland | Australia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,582,275 | 27,004,377 | 21.4 million fewer people live in Finland than Australia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 85 | 136 | Finland has 51 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Australia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 130 | Finland passport holders can visit 15 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 162 | 319 | Finnish hosts 157 fewer foreign missions than Australia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Australia travel to Finland in one year?
The number of visitors from Australia visiting Finland in 2018 was approximately 80,123.
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