Icelandic visa for Finnish citizens
A visa is NOT required for Finnish passport holders visiting Iceland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Finnish citizens to enter Iceland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Iceland e-visa for Finnish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Iceland visa on arrival for Finnish citizens | Not Available | |
Iceland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Finnish passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Iceland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Iceland.
If you are looking for Iceland 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 Iceland nearest your place of residence.
- Helsinki: The Embassy of Iceland in Helsinki, Finland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 31 minutes)
- Rovaniemi: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Rovaniemi, Finland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 31 minutes)
- Vaasa: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Vaasa, Finland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 31 minutes)
- Turku: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Turku, Finland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 31 minutes)
- Oulu: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Oulu, Finland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 31 minutes)
- Mariehamn: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Mariehamn, Finland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 31 minutes)
- Kotka: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Kotka, Finland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 31 minutes)
- Lahti: The Consulate of Iceland in Lahti, Finland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 31 minutes)
Iceland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Iceland diplomatic mission offices to Finland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Finland traveling to Iceland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Finland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,054 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,037 | -1.61% |
| 2010 | 1,027 | -0.96% |
| 2011 | 1,189 | 15.77% |
| 2012 | 1,413 | 18.84% |
| 2013 | 1,695 | 19.96% |
| 2014 | 2,094 | 23.54% |
| 2015 | 2,707 | 29.27% |
| 2016 | 3,763 | 39.01% |
| 2017 | 4,673 | 24.18% |
| 2018 | 4,922 | 5.33% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Iceland & Finland comparison
Iceland's area is approximately 100,250 km2 (38,706 sq mi), while the area of Finland is approximately 303,890 km2 (117,332 sq mi). This means Finland is 3.03 times bigger than Iceland.
As of November 2025, Iceland's population is ~352333 people - 5,229,942 fewer people than the population of Finland.
We have highlighted Iceland & Finland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Iceland | Finland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 352,333 | 5,582,275 | 5.2 million fewer people live in Iceland than Finland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 25 | 85 | Iceland has 60 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Finland. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 145 | Iceland passport holders visit 7 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 54 | 162 | Icelandic hosts 108 fewer foreign missions than Finland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Finland travel to Iceland in one year?
The number of visitors from Finland visiting Iceland in 2018 was approximately 4,922.
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