Finnish visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Finland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Finland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Finland e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Finland visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Finland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French 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 France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Finland nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Finland in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Toulouse: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Toulouse, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Strasbourg: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Strasbourg, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Quimper: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Quimper, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Nancy: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Nancy, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Montpellier: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Montpellier, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Dijon: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Dijon, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Lyon: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Lyon, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Lille: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Lille, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Bordeaux: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Bordeaux, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Ajaccio: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Ajaccio, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Marseille: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Marseille, France (Working hours: Close now)
Finland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Finland diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Finland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 291,271 | N/A |
| 2009 | 294,072 | 0.96% |
| 2010 | 271,666 | -7.62% |
| 2011 | 271,666 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 291,271 | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 271,666 | -6.73% |
| 2014 | 294,072 | 8.25% |
| 2015 | 277,268 | -5.71% |
| 2016 | 266,065 | -4.04% |
| 2017 | 280,069 | 5.26% |
| 2018 | 274,467 | -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 & France comparison
Finland's area is approximately 303,890 km2 (117,332 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 80.18% larger than Finland.
As of October 2025, Finland's population is ~5.6 million people - 60,409,244 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Finland & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Finland | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,582,275 | 65,991,519 | 60.4 million fewer people live in Finland than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 85 | 267 | Finland has 182 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 143 | Finland passport holders can visit 2 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 162 | 479 | Finnish hosts 317 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Finland in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Finland in 2018 was approximately 274,467.
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- Travel time: 5 hours 53 minutes
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