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Travellers from 2 of 2 countries can visit Åland Islands easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.
What 2 passports need to visit Åland Islands
Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.
- No visa needed2 of 2 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
Types of Åland Islands visa
- Tourist visa5 optionsFor a short holiday in Åland Islands, use visa-free entry if you qualify. Otherwise, apply for a Schengen short-stay visa.
- Airport transit visa2 optionsMost passengers can change flights without a visa if they stay in one airport's international transit area for less than one day. Some nationalities need an airport transit visa even when staying there.
- Business visit visa2 optionsShort business visits use the Schengen short-stay rules. Eligible visitors can travel visa-free; others need a Schengen visa.
- Study and educational travel3 optionsShort educational visits can use a Schengen visa with no application fee. Longer study usually needs a long-stay visa or residence permit. Some school groups qualify for visa-free travel.
- Work and residence permission3 optionsEuropean single-market citizens can work through free movement rights. Other travellers need an appropriate work route; Finland does not allow work under the general short-stay visa waiver.
- Family visits and residence3 optionsSome family members of European single-market citizens can visit without a visa using a qualifying residence card. Other family visits follow the normal entry rules, and longer stays may need residence permission.
- Exceptional visa at the border1 optionsA Schengen visa may be issued at the border in exceptional circumstances. This is not a routine option for a planned holiday.
Find your passport
Who can visit easily, by part of the world
For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.
- Oceania1 of 1 countries
- Europe1 of 1 countries
Questions
How many passports can enter Åland Islands without a visa?
2 of 2 passports can enter without applying before travel.
Is Åland Islands part of Finland?
Åland Islands is a territory linked to Finland, with its own entry rules. Check them separately even if you can visit Finland.
What is the most common entry rule for Åland Islands?
No visa needed: it applies to 2 passports.
Which region's passports have the easiest access to Åland Islands?
Oceania: 1 of 1 passports enter without applying first.
What is the capital of Åland Islands?
Mariehamn.
What currency should I bring to Åland Islands?
Euro.
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