🇫🇮 Finland visa requirements for Pakistani citizens
Yes — Pakistani citizens need a visa to enter Finland, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Pakistan passport holders
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Finland. Applications generally go through a Finland embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Finland immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
Finland is in the Schengen Area
Your stay in Finland counts against the same 90-day allowance as every other Schengen country, within a rolling 180-day period — the clock does not reset when you cross an internal border.
See the full Schengen rules for Pakistani citizens →How this compares
The Pakistani passport ranks #196 worldwide, opening 32 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (10 visa-free, 20 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Finland is not among them — it is one of the 115 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Finnish citizens can enter Pakistan eta required.
Northern Europe is closed to spontaneous travel for Pakistani passport holders: none of its 10 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Finland
- Capital
- Helsinki
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Currency
- euro (€)
- Languages
- Finnish, Swedish
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Frequently asked questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Finland?
Yes — Pakistani citizens need a visa to enter Finland, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Finland?
The currency in Finland is the euro (€). The capital city is Helsinki.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Pakistani citizens traveling to Finland. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Finland embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.