Finland travel guide for New Zealanders

New Zealand passport holders may enter Finland without a visa for tourism, business or family visits up to 90 days within any 180‑day period. A passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the intended departure date.

From 2025 onward, all visa‑free travellers need an approved ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) before travel. Apply online; the fee is €7 (≈NZ$12).

If you plan to stay longer than 90 days, work, study or reside, you must apply for a national visa at the Finnish embassy in Stockholm or the consular office in Helsinki.

New Zealand does not have a resident embassy in Finland. The nearest diplomatic mission is the New Zealand Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.

Address: Riddarholmen 3, 111 20 Stockholm, Sweden. Phone: +46 8 790 70 00. Email: [email protected].

Average daily budget for a mid‑range trip (mid‑range hotel, meals, transport) is NZ$250‑300 per person. This includes accommodation (NZ$120‑150), meals (NZ$70‑90), local transport (NZ$30‑40) and entry fees (NZ$20‑30).

Budget travellers can reduce costs to NZ$150‑180 per day by staying in hostels, cooking some meals, and using regional buses.

There are no direct flights. Typical routes connect Auckland or Christchurch to Helsinki via one stop in Asia or the Middle East (e.g., Singapore, Doha, Dubai). Total travel time is 24‑30 hours, including layovers.

Airlines offering the shortest connections include Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Finnair (Finnair operates Helsinki‑Auckland via Singapore).

Finland uses the Euro; ATMs dispense cash widely. Credit cards are accepted in most places.

Power plugs are type C and F, 230 V 50 Hz. Bring a universal adapter if needed.

Tipping is not expected; rounding up the bill is appreciated.

Emergency services: dial 112 for police, fire or ambulance.

Finland is in EET (UTC+2) and EEST (UTC+3 in summer).

Tipping is not expected; rounding up the bill is appreciated.