Finland Visa RequirementsFor Malta passport holders
Finland and Malta are both EU and Schengen members. Malta passport holders travel freely to Finland with no visa or border formalities.
Great news! Malta passport holders can enter Finland without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. Malta national ID card sufficient. No Schengen border checks. Finland uses the euro.
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
Required Documents
Valid Malta Passport or National ID
National ID card accepted within the EU.
Current Travel Situation
Malta to Finland: What You Need to Know
Finland and Malta represent opposite ends of the EU's geographic and climatic spectrum: Finland is the northernmost EU member, while Malta is the southernmost. This contrast attracts Maltese travelers seeking dramatic seasonal experiences: the Northern Lights and reindeer safaris of Lapland in winter, and the midnight sun and lake swimming of the Finnish summer. Finland has 5.5 million people, 188,000 lakes, and has been ranked the world's happiest country multiple years running. The Finnish sauna is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and a deeply ingrained social institution.
How to Get There
Helsinki is about 3-4 hours by direct or one-stop flight from Malta. Finnair serves the route. Rovaniemi (Lapland) has direct winter charter flights from many European cities.
Money & Banking
Finland uses the euro (EUR). Helsinki is moderately expensive: lunch buffet EUR 12-16, restaurant dinner EUR 20-35, hotel rooms EUR 120-250/night. Lapland winter activities (Northern Lights tours, husky safaris) carry significant premiums; budget EUR 150-400 per activity.
Practical Tips
Helsinki: Senate Square and the Tuomiokirkko cathedral, the Temppeliaukio Church (carved into solid rock), the Suomenlinna sea fortress (UNESCO, 15-minute ferry from Market Square), the Design District, and Esplanadi Park. Finnish Lapland (Rovaniemi, Saariselka, Levi): Northern Lights hunting (September to March), husky safaris, reindeer sleigh rides, ice fishing, and the Arktikum museum. Summer: midnight sun kayaking on the lake district.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Malta citizens need a visa for Finland?
No. Finland and Malta are both EU and Schengen members. No visa required.
How cold does Finland get?
Southern Finland (Helsinki) averages -5 to -2 degrees C in winter, while Lapland (Rovaniemi, Inari) can drop to -30 degrees C or lower. Pack thermal base layers, insulating mid-layers, and a windproof outer shell for winter Lapland. Helsinki is more moderate.
What is the Finnish concept of sisu?
Sisu is an untranslatable Finnish concept encompassing stoic determination, perseverance under adversity, extraordinary resilience, and acting rationally despite the odds. It is considered a core Finnish national character trait, shaped by the country's harsh climate and history of military survival.
Can I see the Northern Lights in Helsinki?
The Northern Lights are technically visible from Helsinki (60 degrees north) during strong geomagnetic storms, but light pollution makes them difficult to see. For reliable Northern Lights viewing, travel to Lapland (Rovaniemi, Saariselka, Abisko in Swedish Lapland) in September-October or February-March.
What is unique about Finnish design?
Finnish design is characterized by functionalism, natural materials (wood, stone, birch), and a philosophical connection to nature. Iconic brands include Iittala (glassware), Marimekko (bold textile patterns), Artek (furniture by Alvar Aalto), and Fiskars. The Design District Helsinki concentrates design shops and studios in the area southwest of the Esplanadi.
How do I get to Finnish Lapland?
Fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi (1.5 hours) or Kittila (near Levi ski resort) or Ivalo (near Saariselka and Inari). Alternatively, the overnight "Santa's Express" train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi takes about 12 hours in very comfortable sleeper carriages.