Finnish visa for British citizens
A visa is NOT required for British passport holders visiting Finland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For British citizens to enter Finland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Finland e-visa for British citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Finland visa on arrival for British citizens | Not Available | |
Finland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding British 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 United Kingdom, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Finland nearest your place of residence.
- London: The Embassy of Finland in London, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Bristol: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Bristol, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Cardiff: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Cardiff, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Southampton: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Southampton, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Sheffield: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Sheffield, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Plymouth: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Plymouth, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Nottingham: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Nottingham, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Manchester: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Manchester, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Leeds: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Leeds, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Hull: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Hull, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Edinburgh: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Dover: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Dover, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Birmingham: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Birmingham, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Belfast: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Belfast, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Liverpool: The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Liverpool, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
Finland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Finland diplomatic mission offices to United Kingdom for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Kingdom traveling to Finland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United Kingdom) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 556,523 | N/A |
| 2009 | 609,246 | 9.47% |
| 2010 | 568,239 | -6.73% |
| 2011 | 574,097 | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 609,246 | 6.12% |
| 2013 | 603,388 | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 568,239 | -5.83% |
| 2015 | 579,955 | 2.06% |
| 2016 | 574,097 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 585,814 | 2.04% |
| 2018 | 556,523 | -5.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Finland & United Kingdom comparison
Finland's area is approximately 303,890 km2 (117,332 sq mi), while the area of United Kingdom is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi). This means United Kingdom is 25.61% smaller than Finland.
As of October 2025, Finland's population is ~5.6 million people - 64,102,715 fewer people than the population of United Kingdom.
We have highlighted Finland & United Kingdom’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Finland | United Kingdom | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,582,275 | 69,684,990 | 64.1 million fewer people live in Finland than United Kingdom |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 85 | 222 | Finland has 137 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Kingdom. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 139 | Finland passport holders can visit 6 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 162 | 348 | Finnish hosts 186 fewer foreign missions than United Kingdom. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Kingdom travel to Finland in one year?
The number of visitors from United Kingdom visiting Finland in 2018 was approximately 556,523.
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Useful Information
- Helsinki to London: 2990.93 km (1858.47 mi)
- Travel time: 6 hours 13 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025