Finland visa requirements for Malaysians
Travel and visa requirements
Finnish Visa is not required for Malaysians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Travellers from Malaysia can stay in Finland for a duration of 90 days without a visa.
- Intending visitors must have a passport valid for a duration of six months beyond the date of exit from Finland. The passport should have at least two blank pages.
- On entry and exit into Finland, tourists with amounts exceeding EUR 10,000 or the equivalent in another currency (including banker's draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.
- Visitors entering Finland with arms and ammunition need a permit issued by the police authority.
- Malaysians must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in the country, which could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in Finland or a hotel reservation.
- Tourists should also have an onward or return ticket back to Malaysia and must show proof of sufficient funds throughout their stay in Finland.
- Travellers with pets must possess a health certificate issued by an authorized government veterinarian within 10 days of departure and approved by the local health authorities in Malaysia.
- Intending visitors can get to Finland from international airports in Malaysia. There are international airports in Kuala Lumpur and Mahe.
- KLM, Qatar Airways, China Southern and British Airways are some of the Carriers that fly from Malaysia to Finland.
- The estimated flight duration from Kuala Lumpur to Helsinki, Finland is 16 hours, 25 minutes and from Penang Island, it is 20 hours, 35 minutes.
- Finland is dominated by Christians, with about 70% of the population. Other religions include Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism.
- Finland is an all year round tourist country. For snow and winter activities, December to March is the best time to visit, and for summer events June to August is best.
- Finnish and Swedish are the official languages of Finland spoken by the majority of the population of the country. Sami, Romani and Finnish Sign language are well-spoken languages in the country.
- The official currency in Finland is the Euro. However, visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets throughout the country.
- A tourist can spends an average of 100 Euro per day on expenses in Finland.
- ATMs are available in many parts of Finland, and they can be found in most hotels and major places of business, where credit and debit cards are readily accepted. Other local business outlets strictly accept cash.
- Getting around in Finland is possible with taxis, trams, buses and trains.
- Suomenlinna, Helsinki Cathedral and Temppeliaukion Church are some of the tourist attraction travellers can visit while in Finland.
- Finland uses the Eastern European Summer Time (GMT+2). Malaysia is six hours ahead of Finland.
- Power sockets and plugs used in Finland are of type C and F. The standard supply voltage is 230 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz.
- Karjalanpiirakka (rice pies), ruisleipa (rye bread), leipajuusto (bread cheese), kalakukko (fish pie) and korvapuusti (cinnamon buns) are some of the dishes tourists can enjoy while in Finland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Finland safe for travellers to visit?
Generally, Finland is a very safe country to visit, with low crime rates. Regardless of this, tourists are advised to take caution while in the country.
Do they speak English in Finland?
Can I spend US Dollar in Finland?
When is the best time to visit Finland?
The best time to travel to Finland is from April to May, which is the dry season of the country.