Finland Visa RequirementsFor Maldives passport holders
Maldivian citizens require a Schengen visa to enter Finland. Finland applies the standard Schengen short-stay visa procedure. The Finnish embassy in New Delhi handles applications from the Maldives region.
Maldives passport holders require a visa to enter Finland.
Apply at the Finnish embassy in New Delhi or through VFS Global. Documents: passport, Schengen form, travel insurance, accommodation proof, return ticket, and bank statements. Processing takes up to 15 calendar days.
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
Maldives to Finland: What You Need to Know
Finland applies standard Schengen visa requirements to Maldivian passport holders. The Finnish embassy in New Delhi or Colombo handles applications. Finnair has direct connections from Delhi to Helsinki.
How to Get There
Male to Helsinki routes via New Delhi or Colombo then Finnair direct to Helsinki. Alternatively via Dubai then connection to Helsinki.
Money & Banking
Finland uses the euro. Cards accepted almost everywhere. Cash rarely needed.
Practical Tips
1. Apply at least 6 weeks before travel especially during peak Northern Lights season.
2. Finnair has direct flights from Delhi to Helsinki, making Finland accessible from the Maldives region.
3. A Finnish Schengen visa covers all 27 Schengen states.
4. Show sufficient funds of EUR 50 per day minimum.
5. Helsinki connects to Estonia and Scandinavia by ferry and short flights.