Iranian visa for Finnish citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Finnish passport holders visiting Iran for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Finnish citizens to enter Iran for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Iran e-visa for Finnish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Iran visa on arrival for Finnish citizens | Eligible | |
Iran tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Finnish passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Iran.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Iran.
If you are looking for Iran 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 Iran nearest your place of residence.
- Helsinki: The Embassy of Iran in Helsinki, Finland (Working hours: Close now)
Iran visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Iran diplomatic mission offices to Finland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Finland traveling to Iran from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Finland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4,271 | N/A |
| 2009 | 4,444 | 4.05% |
| 2010 | 6,170 | 38.84% |
| 2011 | 7,043 | 14.15% |
| 2012 | 8,051 | 14.31% |
| 2013 | 10,015 | 24.39% |
| 2014 | 10,433 | 4.17% |
| 2015 | 10,998 | 5.42% |
| 2016 | 10,378 | -5.64% |
| 2017 | 10,221 | -1.51% |
| 2018 | 15,319 | 49.88% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Iran & Finland comparison
Iran's area is approximately 1,628,550 km2 (628,786 sq mi), while the area of Finland is approximately 303,890 km2 (117,332 sq mi). This means Finland is 5.36 times smaller than Iran.
As of October 2025, Iran's population is ~89.5 million people - 83,870,215 more people than the population of Finland.
We have highlighted Iran & Finland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Iran | Finland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 89,452,490 | 5,582,275 | 83.9 million more people live in Iran than Finland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 61 | 85 | Iran has 24 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Finland. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 12 | 145 | Iran passport holders visit 133 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 83 | 162 | Iranian hosts 79 fewer foreign missions than Finland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Finland travel to Iran in one year?
The number of visitors from Finland visiting Iran in 2018 was approximately 15,319.
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- Tehran to Helsinki: 4062.84 km (2524.53 mi)
- Travel time: 8 hours 27 minutes
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