Finnish visa for Norwegian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Norwegian passport holders visiting Finland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Norwegian citizens to enter Finland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Finland e-visa for Norwegian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Finland visa on arrival for Norwegian citizens | Not Available | |
Finland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Norwegian 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 Norway, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Finland nearest your place of residence.
- Oslo: The Embassy of Finland in Oslo, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Kristiansand: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Kristiansand, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Hamar: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Hamar, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Larvik: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Larvik, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Narvik: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Narvik, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Aalesund: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Aalesund, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Trondheim: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Trondheim, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Tromso: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Tromso, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Stavanger: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Stavanger, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Sarpsborg: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Sarpsborg, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Vadso: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Vadso, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Horten: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Horten, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Haugesund: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Haugesund, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Hammerfest: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Hammerfest, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Halden: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Halden, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Bergen: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Bergen, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Bodo: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Bodo, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Drammen: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Drammen, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Oslo: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Oslo, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
- Kirkenes: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Kirkenes, Norway (Working hours: Close now)
Finland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Finland diplomatic mission offices to Norway for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Norway traveling to Finland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Norway) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 203,340 | N/A |
| 2009 | 197,359 | -2.94% |
| 2010 | 207,327 | 5.05% |
| 2011 | 203,340 | -1.92% |
| 2012 | 205,333 | 0.98% |
| 2013 | 201,346 | -1.94% |
| 2014 | 197,359 | -1.98% |
| 2015 | 205,333 | 4.04% |
| 2016 | 209,320 | 1.94% |
| 2017 | 199,353 | -4.76% |
| 2018 | 207,327 | 4.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Finland & Norway comparison
Finland's area is approximately 303,890 km2 (117,332 sq mi), while the area of Norway is approximately 365,268 km2 (141,030 sq mi). This means Norway is 20.20% larger than Finland.
As of October 2025, Finland's population is ~5.6 million people - 53,105 fewer people than the population of Norway.
We have highlighted Finland & Norway’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Finland | Norway | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,582,275 | 5,635,380 | 53105 fewer people live in Finland than Norway |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 85 | 99 | Finland has 14 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Norway. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 143 | Finland passport holders can visit 2 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 162 | 209 | Finnish hosts 47 fewer foreign missions than Norway. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Norway travel to Finland in one year?
The number of visitors from Norway visiting Finland in 2018 was approximately 207,327.
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- Travel time: 3 hours 36 minutes
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