Greek visa for Finnish citizens
A visa is NOT required for Finnish passport holders visiting Greece for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Finnish citizens to enter Greece for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Greece e-visa for Finnish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Greece visa on arrival for Finnish citizens | Not Available | |
Greece tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Finnish passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Greece.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Greece.
If you are looking for Greece visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Finland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Greece nearest your place of residence.
- Helsinki: The Embassy of Greece in Helsinki, Finland (Working hours: Close now)
- Turku: The Honorary Consulate of Greece in Turku, Finland (Working hours: Close now)
- Rovaniemi: The Honorary Consulate of Greece in Rovaniemi, Finland (Working hours: Close now)
- Kuopio: The Honorary Consulate of Greece in Kuopio, Finland (Working hours: Close now)
Greece visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Greece diplomatic mission offices to Finland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Finland traveling to Greece from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Finland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 33,472 | N/A |
| 2009 | 31,321 | -6.43% |
| 2010 | 31,515 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 34,497 | 9.46% |
| 2012 | 32,588 | -5.53% |
| 2013 | 37,632 | 15.48% |
| 2014 | 46,269 | 22.95% |
| 2015 | 49,558 | 7.11% |
| 2016 | 52,078 | 5.08% |
| 2017 | 57,107 | 9.66% |
| 2018 | 63,258 | 10.77% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Greece & Finland comparison
Greece's area is approximately 128,900 km2 (49,768 sq mi), while the area of Finland is approximately 303,890 km2 (117,332 sq mi). This means Finland is 2.36 times bigger than Greece.
As of April 2024, Greece's population is ~10.2 million people - 4,648,967 more people than the population of Finland.
We have highlighted Greece & Finland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Greece | Finland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 10,222,931 | 5,573,964 | 4.6 million more people live in Greece than Finland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 135 | 85 | Greece has 50 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Finland. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 141 | 145 | Greece passport holders visit 4 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 249 | 162 | Greek hosts 87 more foreign missions than Finland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Finland travel to Greece in one year?
The number of visitors from Finland visiting Greece in 2018 was approximately 63,258.
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