Finnish visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Finland for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Finland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Finland e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Finland visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Finland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian 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 Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Finland nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of Finland in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 49 minutes)
- Saskatoon: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Saskatoon, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 49 minutes)
- Montreal: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 49 minutes)
- Halifax: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Halifax, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 49 minutes)
- Calgary: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Calgary, Canada (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Thunder Bay: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Thunder Bay, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 49 minutes)
- Sudbury: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Sudbury, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 49 minutes)
- St. Johns: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in St. Johns, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 19 minutes)
- Sault Sainte Marie: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Sault Sainte Marie, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 49 minutes)
- Saint John: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Saint John, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 49 minutes)
- Quebec: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Quebec, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 49 minutes)
- Toronto: The Consulate General of Finland in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 49 minutes)
- Winnipeg: The Consulate General of Finland in Winnipeg, Canada (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Vancouver: The Consulate General of Finland in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 49 minutes)
Finland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Finland diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Finland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 44,372 | N/A |
| 2009 | 43,457 | -2.06% |
| 2010 | 47,117 | 8.42% |
| 2011 | 48,032 | 1.94% |
| 2012 | 46,202 | -3.81% |
| 2013 | 46,659 | 0.99% |
| 2014 | 46,659 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 15,410 | -66.97% |
| 2016 | 44,372 | 187.94% |
| 2017 | 45,745 | 3.09% |
| 2018 | 44,830 | -2.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Finland & Canada comparison
Finland's area is approximately 303,890 km2 (117,332 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 29.92 times bigger than Finland.
As of October 2025, Finland's population is ~5.6 million people - 33,839,404 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Finland & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Finland | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,582,275 | 39,421,679 | 33.8 million fewer people live in Finland than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 85 | 144 | Finland has 59 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 129 | Finland passport holders can visit 16 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 162 | 469 | Finnish hosts 307 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Finland in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Finland in 2018 was approximately 44,830.
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- Helsinki to Ottawa: 13222.19 km (8215.89 mi)
- Travel time: 27 hours 32 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025