Finland visa requirements for Mauritians
Travel and visa requirements
Finnish Visa is not required for Mauritians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Mauritius citizens looking to visit Finland for up to 90 days are not required to obtain a visa.
- Intending visitors must have a passport valid for 3 months from the date of arrival in Finland and with blank pages for entry and exit stamp.
- No certificates of vaccination are needed to travel to Finland.
- Visitors must have a return and onward ticket, proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Finland and confirmation of accommodation arrangements in Finland.
- At least two blank pages are required on visitors’ passports for entry stamp.
- Intending visitors are advised to obtain a visitor's visa which is valid for 3 months from the date of arrival in Finland.
- Pet animals may enter Finland as traveller's luggage or as cargo.
- All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
- Travellers must have enough money for their stay, return or onward tickets.
- Evidence of sufficient funds to support a visit to Finland such as the three most recent bank statements are required.
- Transporting and importing firearms, parts of firearms and cartridges used in firearms for private purposes requires a permit from home country.
- Currency over 10,000 Euros or the U.S. dollar equivalent must be declared upon entry and exit.
- Finland uses Eastern European Summer Time zone (GMT+3) hence, Mauritius is 1 hour ahead of Finland
- Intending visitors can get to Helsinki, Finland from any international airport in Port Louis and Rodrigues.
- British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, China Eastern airlines are some of the carriers of Mauritius to Finland.
- For Finland, there are two associated plug types, types C and F and operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
- The whole of Finland lies in the boreal zone, characterized by warm summers and freezing winters.
- Finland’s transport system is characterised by road networks, railways, seaports and air vehicles.
- The Finnish landscape is covered with thick pine forests and rolling hills and complemented with a labyrinth of lakes and inlets.
- Much of Finland is pristine and virgin as it contains 40 national parks from the Southern shores of the Gulf of Finland to the high fells of Lapland.
- Outdoor activities range from Nordic skiing, golf, fishing, yachting, lake cruises, hiking, and kayaking, among many others.
- Wildlife is abundant in Finland and bird-watching is popular for those fond of avifauna. Hunting is also popular.
- Finnish and Swedish are the official languages of Finland.
- Fish and meat play a prominent role in traditional Finnish dishes from the western part of the country, while the dishes from the eastern part have traditionally included various vegetables and mushrooms.
- Finland is a predominantly Christian nation followed by other religions like Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there healthcare centres in Finland?
Public healthcare is available to tourists visiting Finland regardless of their financial situation. Primary health care services are provided by municipal health centres (terveysasemat), and specialised medical care is provided by district hospitals (sairaalat).
Can I extend my stay in Finland?
You can make applications at the Finnish Immigration Department but visa extensions are rarely granted to citizens of visa-free countries.
Are there airports in Finland?
Yes, there are about 21 airports in Finland in cities like Tampere, Turku, Helsinki and others.