Finland Visa RequirementsFor North Korea passport holders
North Korean citizens cannot travel to Finland. Finland, as an EU and NATO member, enforces EU sanctions against North Korea.
North Korea passport holders require a visa to enter Finland.
No visa pathway is available for ordinary North Korean citizens for travel to Finland. Sanctions exemptions for humanitarian purposes are tightly controlled.
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
North Korea to Finland: What You Need to Know
Finland joined NATO in April 2023 and participates fully in EU sanctions against North Korea. Finland has long been active in humanitarian and human rights advocacy and has hosted diplomatic talks between various parties. No North Korean embassy operates in Finland.
How to Get There
Defectors with South Korean citizenship can travel to Finland visa-free as part of the EU-South Korea arrangement.
Money & Banking
Financial transactions with North Korea are prohibited under EU regulations applicable in Finland.
Practical Tips
North Korean defectors who have obtained South Korean or other citizenship can travel to Finland as citizens of their adopted countries.