Finland travel guide for Canadians

Canadians may stay in Finland for tourism or business up to 90 days without a visa. Starting 2024 an ETIAS travel authorization is mandatory; apply online and pay the €7 fee (≈ CAD 11).

If you plan to work, study longer than 90 days, or reside permanently, you must apply for the appropriate Finnish visa at the embassy.

The Embassy of Canada in Helsinki handles consular assistance. Address: Kaivokatu 4, 00100 Helsinki, Finland. Phone: +358 9 671 4000 (check). Email and emergency 24‑hour consular line listed on the official Government of Canada travel site (check).

Average daily budget for mid‑range travel: CAD 150‑200 per person (includes accommodation, meals, transport, attractions).

Airfare from Toronto to Helsinki (round‑trip) in high season: CAD 900‑1 200; low season: CAD 600‑800 (check).

Public transport passes: Helsinki regional ticket ≈ CAD 10 per day; intercity train to Lapland ≈ CAD 80‑120 per segment (check).

Direct flights from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Helsinki‑Vantaa (HEL) take about 8 hours. No‑stop options are seasonal; most itineraries connect via London or Reykjavik.

Finland is in the Eastern European Time zone (UTC+2, summer UTC+3), 7 hours ahead of Toronto in winter, 6 hours in summer.

Finland uses Type C and Type F plugs, 230 V, 50 Hz. Bring a universal adapter and, if your devices are not dual‑voltage, a voltage converter.

Tipping is not expected in Finland. Service charges are usually included. Rounding up the bill or leaving small change for excellent service is appreciated but not required.

Dial 112 for police, fire or ambulance. For non‑urgent medical advice, call 116 117. Both numbers work nationwide.