Ukraine→Finland
Ukraine to Finland
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 must carry a notarised letter of parental consent to travel.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, check that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry into Finland. Ensure you have travel insurance that covers the period of your stay, as insurance is a condition of entry. Have evidence of a return flight and your hotel booking ready in case border staff ask for them. Also be prepared to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
What happens at the border?
At the Finnish border you must present your passport. Officials may ask to see your travel insurance, proof of sufficient funds, proof of a return flight and proof of a hotel booking. There is no arrival registration or entry card required on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Finland as a Ukrainian citizen?
Ukrainian citizens do not need a visa to enter Finland for tourist stays of up to 90 days; a visa is required for stays longer than 90 days.
How long does my passport need to be valid for travel to Finland?
Your Ukrainian passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Finland.
What travel document do I need to enter Finland?
A passport is an accepted travel document for entry to Finland.
Do I have to have travel insurance to enter Finland?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Finland, so you must have valid travel insurance for the period of your stay.
What documents might Finnish border officers ask to see?
Border officials in Finland may ask you to show proof of sufficient funds, a return flight, and a hotel booking for your stay; you should be prepared to present those documents.
What do minors from Ukraine need to travel to Finland?
If you are under 18, you must carry a notarised letter of parental consent for travel to Finland.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 6, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 3Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Finland — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Finland
Europe
- Capital
- Helsinki
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Known for
- Saunas, Northern Lights, Kilometer Zero, Nokia
- Food
- Kalakukko, Karjalanpiirakka, Ruisleipä