Finnish visa for Croatian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Croatian passport holders visiting Finland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Croatian citizens to enter Finland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Finland e-visa for Croatian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Finland visa on arrival for Croatian citizens | Not Available | |
Finland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Croatian 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 Croatia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Finland nearest your place of residence.
- Zagreb: The Embassy of Finland in Zagreb, Croatia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 minutes)
- Rijeka: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Rijeka, Croatia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 minutes)
- Osijek: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Osijek, Croatia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 minutes)
- Dubrovnik: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Dubrovnik, Croatia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 minutes)
- Split: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Split, Croatia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 minutes)
Finland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Finland diplomatic mission offices to Croatia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Croatia traveling to Finland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Croatia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 36,557 | N/A |
| 2009 | 39,985 | 9.38% |
| 2010 | 37,700 | -5.71% |
| 2011 | 39,223 | 4.04% |
| 2012 | 38,461 | -1.94% |
| 2013 | 36,938 | -3.96% |
| 2014 | 37,319 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 38,461 | 3.06% |
| 2016 | 39,604 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 38,081 | -3.85% |
| 2018 | 37,319 | -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 & Croatia comparison
Finland's area is approximately 303,890 km2 (117,332 sq mi), while the area of Croatia is approximately 55,960 km2 (21,606 sq mi). This means Croatia is 5.43 times smaller than Finland.
As of October 2025, Finland's population is ~5.6 million people - 1,602,219 more people than the population of Croatia.
We have highlighted Finland & Croatia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Finland | Croatia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,582,275 | 3,980,056 | 1.6 million more people live in Finland than Croatia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 85 | 160 | Finland has 75 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Croatia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 130 | Finland passport holders can visit 15 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 162 | 107 | Finnish hosts 55 more foreign missions than Croatia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Croatia travel to Finland in one year?
The number of visitors from Croatia visiting Finland in 2018 was approximately 37,319.
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