FINLAND VISA

Visa exemption for Croatia passport holders

VISA EXEMPTION

COVID-19 GUIDELINES

Entry to Finland
• Travellers no longer require proof of COVID vaccine for entry into Finland.

• Australian nationals can travel visa-free for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.

• Land border crossings with Russia have been closed indefinitely.

• Maritime crossing points in the Eastern Gulf of Finland have closed since 15/04/2024.

• Conditions of entry may change abruptly. Travellers are advised to contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Finland for more details.

Staying in Finland
• No mandatory requirements.

Departure from Finland
• Conditions of departure may change abruptly. Travellers are advised to contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Finland for more details.

View the complete COVID-19 Guidelines

Important note Finland Tourist Visa Exemption

Croatia passport holders are visa exempted to enter Finland under the Schengen visa scheme. You can stay up to 90 days within a period of 180 days (6 months), after which you will need to leave the Schengen country you are in. You will be eligible to enter the Schengen area again once you have spent more then 6 months out of these countries. Both the entrance and the exit can be done from different Schengen countries.

Croatia passport holders are visa exempted for up to 90 days provided the traveller:

  • hold a valid passport with a validity of at least 6 months with minimum 2 blank visa pages
  • have sufficient funds for the trip
  • have proof of onward/return flights
  • have all necessary documents for the purpose of entry

Need a visa to stay beyond the exempted period ?

The Embassy of Finland requires that the applicant submit their visa application directly if the applicant wishes to stay beyond the exempted period.


Embassy of Finland
(02) 6273 3800
12 Darwim Avenue, Yarralumla , ACT , 2600, Australia
8:45am-12:30pm/ 1pm-5pm (Mon-Thurs) 8:45am-12:30pm/ 1pm-2:30pm (Fri)

Note: It is always recommended that traveller confirm with the airline that they can board without a visa. The final decision is subject to the Immigration Officer's discretion at point of entry.