Finland Visa RequirementsFor Georgia passport holders
Georgian citizens can travel to Finland visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, benefiting from Georgia's EU visa liberalisation status since 2017.
Great news! Georgia passport holders can enter Finland without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa is needed. Present a valid Georgian passport. Finnish border control may verify accommodation details, return travel plans, and financial means. The 90-day Schengen-wide limit applies cumulatively across all member states.
Finland is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Georgia to Finland: What You Need to Know
Finland became part of the Schengen Area in 1996, and Georgia secured visa-free Schengen access in March 2017 following implementation of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement. Georgian tourists and business travellers can visit Helsinki and across Finland without a visa.
Finland borders Russia, and given Georgia's own complex relationship with Russia following the 2008 war and ongoing tensions, Finland's NATO membership since 2023 and shared security concerns have reinforced Georgian-Finnish relations.
ETIAS, the future EU travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors, will apply to Georgian travellers once launched. The system will require a small fee and an online application but is not a visa and should not affect most travellers.
Practical Tips
Helsinki is reachable from Tbilisi via Istanbul or other hubs. Finland uses the Euro. Travel insurance is recommended. Finland can be expensive: budget accordingly for accommodation and daily costs. The Finnish winter requires appropriate clothing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Georgian passport holders need a visa for Finland?
No. Georgia has visa-free Schengen access since 2017. Georgian citizens can visit Finland for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without applying for a visa.
Is there a Finnish embassy in Georgia?
Finland does not maintain a resident embassy in Tbilisi. Finnish consular services for Georgian citizens are typically handled by the Finnish Embassy in Baku (Azerbaijan) or Ankara (Turkey).
Does Finland use the Euro?
Yes. Finland is a Eurozone member and uses the Euro as its currency.
What is the best time to visit Finland from Georgia?
Summer (June-August) offers long daylight hours and pleasant temperatures. Winter (December-February) provides opportunities to see the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland, though temperatures can drop to -20C or below.