Finnish visa for Belgian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Belgian passport holders visiting Finland for a short-term stay: "Freedom of movement
ID card valid".
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Belgian citizens to enter Finland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | "Freedom of movement ID card valid" |
| Evisa | Finland e-visa for Belgian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Finland visa on arrival for Belgian citizens | Not Available | |
Finland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Belgian 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 Belgium, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Finland nearest your place of residence.
- Brussels: The Embassy of Finland in Brussels, Belgium (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 10 minutes)
- Gent: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Gent, Belgium (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 10 minutes)
- Liege: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Liege, Belgium (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 10 minutes)
- Antwerp: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Antwerp, Belgium (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 10 minutes)
- Kortrijk: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Kortrijk, Belgium (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 10 minutes)
- Charleroi: The Consulate General of Finland in Charleroi, Belgium (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 10 minutes)
Finland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Finland diplomatic mission offices to Belgium for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Belgium traveling to Finland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Belgium) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 69,042 | N/A |
| 2009 | 68,338 | -1.02% |
| 2010 | 71,861 | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 72,565 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 69,042 | -4.85% |
| 2013 | 72,565 | 5.10% |
| 2014 | 68,338 | -5.83% |
| 2015 | 71,156 | 4.12% |
| 2016 | 73,270 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 70,452 | -3.85% |
| 2018 | 72,565 | 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 & Belgium comparison
Finland's area is approximately 303,890 km2 (117,332 sq mi), while the area of Belgium is approximately 30,280 km2 (11,691 sq mi). This means Belgium is 10.04 times smaller than Finland.
As of October 2025, Finland's population is ~5.6 million people - 6,262,319 fewer people than the population of Belgium.
We have highlighted Finland & Belgium’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Finland | Belgium | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,582,275 | 11,844,594 | 6.3 million fewer people live in Finland than Belgium |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 85 | 104 | Finland has 19 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Belgium. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 144 | Finland passport holders can visit 1 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 162 | 259 | Finnish hosts 97 fewer foreign missions than Belgium. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Belgium travel to Finland in one year?
The number of visitors from Belgium visiting Finland in 2018 was approximately 72,565.
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