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🇷🇺 Does a Russian need a visa for Finland 🇫🇮?
Entry not allowed. Finland does not currently admit Russian passport holders.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's “Visa requirements for Russian citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa required. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Finland or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
The destination currently does not admit travellers with this passport, except in special cases decided by its authorities.
Check the official government website of the destination for exceptions.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Finland at a glance
Capital: Helsinki · Currency: Euro (EUR, €) · Official languages: Finnish, Swedish · Calling code: +358
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Finland: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 13 March 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Russia (C, F) works with sockets in Finland. Mains voltage differs (Finland: 230 V; Russia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in Finland
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Finland, contact the embassy of Russia:
- Embassy of Russia, Helsinki · Tehtaankatu 1 B, 00140 Helsinki · rusembassy.fi
- Consulate of Russia, Mariehamn · Norra Esplanadgatan 11, 22100, Mariehamn, Åland, Finland · konsaland.mid.ru
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Finland for Russian passport holders
- 🇩🇰 Denmark — Visa required
- 🇮🇸 Iceland — Visa required
- 🇮🇪 Ireland — Visa required
- 🇸🇪 Sweden — Visa required
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom — Visa required
The other way round
🇫🇮 Finnish passport holders visiting Russia: Finnish passport holders need a visa for Russia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Russian passport at a glance
All destinations for Russia passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Finland →
Questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Finland?
Finland does not currently admit Russian passport holders.
Does a Finnish need a visa for Russia?
Finnish passport holders need a visa for Russia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.