Visa to Finland [duplicate]

I am a US citizen and have a long connection (23 hours)in Helsinki on my way back to New York from Paris. Do I need a visa? Can I leave the airport and stay overnight in Helsinki?

Best Answer

As a US citizen, you do not need a visa to visit Finland, or anywhere else in the Schengen area for that matter, so you're welcome to leave the airport and stay overnight in Helsinki.

From the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: https://um.fi/documents/-/asset_publisher/caSu4obBG5lW/content/yhdysvallat-matkustusasiakirjat-suomeen/385107?p_p_auth=TjAOgnNm&curAsset=0&stId=47307

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How long does it take to get Finnish residence permit?

If you wish to receive your residence permit card in Finland, it will be delivered to your nearest Matkahuolto service point within two weeks after the decision has been made. The nearest service point is determined on the basis of the address in Finland that you have given in your application.

How long can I visit Finland without a visa?

If you do not need a visa to Finland, you can stay in the country for a maximum of 90 days. If you are a Finnish citizen's family member and you intend to travel to Finland for a longer stay than three months, you can apply for a residence permit in advance at a Finnish mission.

Can I enter Finland without visa?

US. citizens can travel visa-free to Finland or any other country in the Schengen Area. However, US residents are allowed to stay without a visa for only three months, within a period of six months.

How much is Finland visa fee?

Visa FeesType of visaValidityFee in EurosBusiness Visa30 days ( Multiple Entry)2490 days ( Single Entry)2690 days ( Multiple Entry)376 months (Multiple Entry)7019 more rows

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