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Finnish citizens enjoy up to 45 days of visa-free travel to Vietnam. For longer stays, an online eVisa for up to 90 days is the perfect choice.
Do Finnish Citizens Need a Visa for Vietnam?
<p>As of 2026, Finnish citizens <strong>do not need a visa</strong> for stays of up to 45 days in Vietnam. Finland is among the select countries eligible for a generous 45-day visa waiver program.</p><p>However, if you plan to stay in Vietnam for more than 45 days, or wish to enter the country multiple times over a longer period, you must apply for a visa. The most convenient option is the Vietnam eVisa, which allows stays of up to 90 days.</p>
The 45-Day Visa Exemption: How It Works
<p>To utilize the 45-day visa-free entry, Finnish passport holders must meet the following conditions at the immigration checkpoint:</p><ul><li>Your Finnish passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of your arrival.</li><li>Your passport must have at least two blank pages for immigration stamps.</li><li>You must provide proof of a return flight or an onward ticket showing you will leave Vietnam within 45 days.</li></ul><p>Upon arrival at any international airport, land border, or seaport in Vietnam, the immigration officer will stamp your passport allowing a 45-day stay. There are no fees or pre-registration required for this exemption.</p>
Vietnam eVisa for Finns (Stays Up to 90 Days)
<p>If your travel plans exceed the 45-day limit, the Vietnam eVisa is available to all Finnish citizens. The eVisa is fully processed online and is valid for up to 90 days, offering both single and multiple-entry options.</p><h3>Processing Time & Fees</h3><p>The standard processing time is 3-5 working days. The official government fees are:</p><ul><li><strong>Single-entry eVisa:</strong> $25 USD (approximately €23 EUR)</li><li><strong>Multiple-entry eVisa:</strong> $50 USD (approximately €46 EUR)</li></ul><p>With an eVisa, you can enter Vietnam through 33 designated ports, including all major international airports, land crossings, and seaports. You can start your application on our secure eVisa application page.</p>
Flights from Finland to Vietnam
<p>Currently, there are no direct, non-stop flights from Helsinki (HEL) to Vietnam. Finnish travelers generally take one-stop connecting flights to reach Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi or Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City.</p><p>Popular flight routes include:</p><ul><li><strong>Qatar Airways:</strong> Helsinki to Doha (DOH) to Vietnam.</li><li><strong>Finnair & Partner Airlines:</strong> Helsinki to Bangkok (BKK) or Hong Kong (HKG), followed by a short flight to Vietnam.</li><li><strong>Turkish Airlines:</strong> Helsinki to Istanbul (IST) to Vietnam.</li></ul><p>Total travel time usually ranges from 15 to 20 hours, depending on the layover duration.</p>
Embassy of Vietnam in Helsinki, Finland
<p>For specific consular services such as passport renewals, document legalization, or traditional visas that cannot be processed online, you can contact the Embassy of Vietnam in Finland:</p><ul><li><strong>Address:</strong> Kulosaarentie 12, 00570 Helsinki, Finland</li><li><strong>Phone:</strong> +358 9 622 9900</li><li><strong>Consular Email:</strong> [email protected]</li><li><strong>Consular Hours:</strong> Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 09:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 17:00 (Closed Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends).</li></ul><p>Appointments are highly recommended for in-person visits. However, for most tourist and business trips under 90 days, the online eVisa remains the most efficient method.</p>