Finland Visa RequirementsFor Philippines passport holders
Finnish citizens require a Schengen visa to visit Finland, with fees of approximately USD 87, applied through the Finnish Embassy in Manila.
Philippines passport holders require a visa to enter Finland.
Apply at the Finnish Embassy in Manila or VFS Global. Standard Schengen documents required: passport (valid 3+ months after return), application form, photos, travel insurance (EUR 30,000 min), flight and hotel confirmations, three months of bank statements, and employment certificate. EUR 80 non-refundable fee. Apply six to eight weeks ahead for Christmas/New Year Lapland trips.
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
Philippines to Finland: What You Need to Know
Finland is a Schengen member. Helsinki is a design-focused Nordic capital, and Finnish Lapland is famous for the Northern Lights and Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. Filipinos have a growing interest in Scandinavian destinations. The Finnish Embassy in Manila handles Schengen applications.
Practical Tips
Helsinki, Rovaniemi (Lapland), Turku, and the Finnish lakes district are top destinations. The euro is the currency. Finnish and Swedish are official languages; English proficiency is among the highest in the world. Finland connects by ferry to Estonia, Sweden, and Germany. Summers feature the Midnight Sun; winters offer Northern Lights viewing in Lapland.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do Filipinos apply for a Finnish Schengen visa?
Apply at the Finnish Embassy in Manila or VFS Global. Standard Schengen documents are required. The EUR 80 non-refundable fee applies. For Lapland trips during Christmas or Northern Lights season, apply six to eight weeks in advance as demand is very high.
What is the best time to see the Northern Lights in Finland?
The Northern Lights (aurora borealis) are best viewed in Finnish Lapland between late September and late March, with peak activity in December and January. Rovaniemi (also home to Santa Claus Village) is the most popular base for Northern Lights trips from the Philippines.
Is Finland part of the euro zone?
Yes. Finland uses the euro (EUR). It is one of the Schengen countries that also uses the euro, so no currency conversion is needed if you are already holding euros from other European destinations.
Can Filipinos combine Finland and Estonia on the same Schengen trip?
Yes. Helsinki and Tallinn are connected by a regular ferry service (about two to two and a half hours). A Finnish Schengen visa grants access to Estonia and all other Schengen states. This is a popular combination for Filipinos visiting Scandinavia and the Baltics.