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Finland

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Overview

Explore Finland...​ 

Finland, located in Northern Europe, is famous for its stunning natural landscapes, including vast forests and thousands of lakes.

Fun Fact: Finland, often called the ‘Land of a Thousand Lakes,’ is home to approximately 188,000 lakes, most of which were formed by glaciers during the last Ice Age.

Finnish Flag

7-9hrs

Average Flight Time

Helsinki

Capital City of Finland

Finnish

Official Language

Euro

The currency used in Finland is the euro (EUR), which has been the official currency since its adoption on January 1, 2002.  

Europe

Europe, the world’s second-smallest continent, is situated entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.

Europe is home to 44 countries, each offering a rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and landscapes, from the snow-capped peaks of the Alps to the sun-drenched beaches of the Mediterranean.

GST -2/-1

Time-Zone

Winter: GST -2

Summer: GST -1

Climate

Finland has a predominantly cool temperate climate characterised by distinct seasons. Winters are cold and snowy, whilst summers are mild and short. 

The country experiences long hours of daylight in the summer months due to its northern latitude, known as the ‘midnight sun’.

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Country Code: +385

Emergency Contact Numbers

 112        112        112

Visa Guidelines

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Start with the customer – find out what they want and give it to them.

Visa applications? Not exactly riveting, but often essential and always unavoidable.

We’ve done the research and pulled everything together to save you time, effort, and energy.

In the tabs, you can check if your child or student needs a visa for their trip. If they do, you’ll find clear guidance, embassy links, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.

And when it comes to submitting the application, parents really are best placed. After all, no one knows the travelling student better.

Parents should ensure that their child's documents meet the official travel requirements for Finland.

If your child requires a visa to travel to Finland, please apply using the same passport that holds their UAE residency visa. 

Review the sample documents and the relevant official checklists to ensure that all specific criteria are met.

Passport Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

Parent/Guardian NOC:

  • Required

School/College NOC:

  • Required

To confirm the entry requirements for your child to enter Finland, please click here.

We recommend that all minors travelling internationally, without a parent or guardian, carry both a signed parental NOC and a school NOC with them. Samples of each are provided below. This can help to mitigate any potential issues at border control and streamline the immigration process.

Sample Parent/Guardian NOC

Sample School NOC

Classification

  • Tourist - Type C

Entry

  • Single/Multiple

Validity

  • Varies depending on travel history

Length of Stay

  • Varies depending on visa issued

Checklist

Application Form

ETIAS will be launched in the first half of 2025, after the introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES) and implemented gradually across all 30 European countries.

Visa applications are part of the adventure, right?

Contact Details

Embassy of Finland, Abu Dhabi

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northern light at night
reindeer pulling sled
red and white canoe on lake near green trees under white clouds during daytime
green and yellow city tram
body of water during sunset

This page was last reviewed on 20 February 2025. We update our content regularly to ensure accuracy.