Finnish visa for Chinese citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Chinese passport holders visiting Finland for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Chinese citizens to enter Finland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Finland e-visa for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Finland visa on arrival for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
Finland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Chinese 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 China, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Finland nearest your place of residence.
- Beijing: The Embassy of Finland in Beijing, China (Working hours: Close now)
- Hong Kong: The Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong, China (Working hours: Close now)
- Shanghai: The Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai, China (Working hours: Close now)
Finland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Finland diplomatic mission offices to China for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from China traveling to Finland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (China) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 196,640 | N/A |
| 2009 | 200,694 | 2.06% |
| 2010 | 198,667 | -1.01% |
| 2011 | 210,830 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 198,667 | -5.77% |
| 2013 | 194,613 | -2.04% |
| 2014 | 192,585 | -1.04% |
| 2015 | 200,694 | 4.21% |
| 2016 | 206,776 | 3.03% |
| 2017 | 202,722 | -1.96% |
| 2018 | 196,640 | -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 & China comparison
Finland's area is approximately 303,890 km2 (117,332 sq mi), while the area of China is approximately 9,388,211 km2 (3,624,807 sq mi). This means China is 30.89 times bigger than Finland.
As of October 2025, Finland's population is ~5.6 million people - 1,461,808,314 fewer people than the population of China.
We have highlighted Finland & China’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Finland | China | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,582,275 | 1,467,390,589 | 1.5 billion fewer people live in Finland than China |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 85 | 276 | Finland has 191 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with China. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 37 | Finland passport holders can visit 108 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 162 | 344 | Finnish hosts 182 fewer foreign missions than China. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from China travel to Finland in one year?
The number of visitors from China visiting Finland in 2018 was approximately 196,640.
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