Finnish visa for Swedish citizens
A visa is NOT required for Swedish passport holders visiting Finland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swedish citizens to enter Finland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Finland e-visa for Swedish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Finland visa on arrival for Swedish citizens | Not Available | |
Finland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swedish 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 Sweden, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Finland nearest your place of residence.
- Stockholm: The Embassy of Finland in Stockholm, Sweden (Working hours: Close now)
- Vasteras: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Vasteras, Sweden (Working hours: Close now)
- Visby: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Visby, Sweden (Working hours: Close now)
- Haparanda: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Haparanda, Sweden (Working hours: Close now)
- Halmstad: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Halmstad, Sweden (Working hours: Close now)
- Trollhättan: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Trollhättan, Sweden (Working hours: Close now)
- Sundsvall: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Sundsvall, Sweden (Working hours: Close now)
- Norrköping: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Norrköping, Sweden (Working hours: Close now)
- Gothenburg: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Gothenburg, Sweden (Working hours: Close now)
- Landskrona: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Landskrona, Sweden (Working hours: Close now)
- Karlstad: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Karlstad, Sweden (Working hours: Close now)
- Karlskoga: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Karlskoga, Sweden (Working hours: Close now)
- Gavle: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Gavle, Sweden (Working hours: Close now)
- Eskilstuna: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Eskilstuna, Sweden (Working hours: Close now)
- Boras: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Boras, Sweden (Working hours: Close now)
- Borlänge: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Borlänge, Sweden (Working hours: Close now)
- Lulea: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Lulea, Sweden (Working hours: Close now)
Finland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Finland diplomatic mission offices to Sweden for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Sweden traveling to Finland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Sweden) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 585,392 | N/A |
| 2009 | 627,205 | 7.14% |
| 2010 | 591,365 | -5.71% |
| 2011 | 609,285 | 3.03% |
| 2012 | 603,312 | -0.98% |
| 2013 | 579,418 | -3.96% |
| 2014 | 603,312 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 609,285 | 0.99% |
| 2016 | 603,312 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 597,339 | -0.99% |
| 2018 | 609,285 | 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 & Sweden comparison
Finland's area is approximately 303,890 km2 (117,332 sq mi), while the area of Sweden is approximately 410,340 km2 (158,433 sq mi). This means Sweden is 35.03% larger than Finland.
As of October 2025, Finland's population is ~5.6 million people - 4,835,116 fewer people than the population of Sweden.
We have highlighted Finland & Sweden’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Finland | Sweden | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,582,275 | 10,417,391 | 4.8 million fewer people live in Finland than Sweden |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 85 | 118 | Finland has 33 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Sweden. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 145 | Finland passport holders visit 0 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 162 | 222 | Finnish hosts 60 fewer foreign missions than Sweden. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Sweden travel to Finland in one year?
The number of visitors from Sweden visiting Finland in 2018 was approximately 609,285.
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- Travel time: 1 hours 31 minutes
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