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Åland Islands visas

Åland Islands tourist visa

For a short holiday in Åland Islands, use visa-free entry if you qualify. Otherwise, apply for a Schengen short-stay visa.

Ways to get a Åland Islands tourist visa

  1. Visa-free short visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-waiver countries and territories can visit for pleasure without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

  2. Schengen short-stay visa

    Visa needed

    Holiday visitors who need a visa and meet the Schengen visa requirements can apply.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
    Valid for
    Usually the intended trip for new applicants; up to five years for some multiple-entry visas.
    Entries
    One, two or multiple entries.
    Fee
    EUR 90 standard; EUR 45 for children aged 6–12; free for children under 6. Some applicants qualify for reductions or exemptions. The fee may rise to EUR 180 for certain nationalities, except children under 12. An external service may charge up to EUR 120 extra.
    Processing
    Within 15 calendar days for an accepted application with no issues.
    1. Choose the embassy or consulate for your main Schengen destination.
    2. Apply no more than six months before entry.
    3. Attend in person and have an interview if this is your first Schengen visa application.
    4. Provide fingerprints and a digital photograph if required.

  3. Free movement

    No visa needed

    Citizens of European Union countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland can enter, live and work without a visa.

    Stay
    Entry, residence and work are covered by free movement rights.

  4. Visit using an existing visa or residence permit

    Other permit

    Holders of a long-stay visa or residence permit from a Schengen state, Gibraltar or Monaco can make short visits without an additional visa. A valid Schengen short-stay visa also covers other Schengen states unless marked otherwise.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period when visiting other Schengen states with a long-stay visa or residence permit.

  5. Bilateral visa-free stay

    No visa needed

    Australian and New Zealand citizens have separate visa-waiver arrangements with Finland.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in Finland without reference to time spent in other Schengen countries.

    Passports that qualify (2)

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of European Union countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland have free movement rights. Listed visa-waiver passport holders and some holders of residence permits or visas can also visit without a new visa.

How to apply

  1. Apply to Finland's embassy or consulate if Åland Islands is your main destination.
  2. Submit your application no more than six months before your planned entry.
  3. Attend in person for your first application and a consular interview.
  4. Provide fingerprints and a digital photograph if required.

What to bring

  • Travel document.
  • Supporting documents for your application.
  • Fingerprints and a digital photograph if required.

Good to know

  • Count short visits across the whole Schengen Area toward the 90-day limit.
  • Check that your visa covers your destination. Some visas have territorial limits.
  • Finland does not allow work under the general short-stay visa waiver.
  • For a trip covering several Schengen countries, apply to the main destination. If there is no clear main destination, apply to the country of first entry.
  • Children under 12 do not provide fingerprints.
  • Fingerprints already provided within the past 59 months may not need to be taken again.
  • Visa validity and the permitted length of each stay are different.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Åland Islands?

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a visa. Citizens of European Union countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland have free movement rights. Listed visa-waiver passport holders and some holders of residence permits or visas can also visit without a new visa.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Åland Islands?

There are 5 options: Visa-free short visit (no visa at all); Schengen short-stay visa (a visa from an embassy); Free movement (no visa at all); Visit using an existing visa or residence permit (a special permit); Bilateral visa-free stay (no visa at all).

Who can go to Åland Islands without a tourist visa?

Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-waiver countries and territories can visit for pleasure without a visa. Citizens of European Union countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland can enter, live and work without a visa. Australian and New Zealand citizens have separate visa-waiver arrangements with Finland.

How long can I stay on a Åland Islands tourist visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

How much does a Åland Islands tourist visa cost?

Standard visa fee: EUR 90. Children aged 6–12: EUR 45. Children under 6: free. Other reductions or exemptions may apply. An external application service may charge up to EUR 120 extra.

How long does a Åland Islands tourist visa take?

A decision must be given within 15 calendar days for an accepted application with no issues. Appointment delays can occur.

How long is a Åland Islands tourist visa valid?

Usually the intended trip for new applicants. Multiple-entry visas can be valid for up to five years. Entries: One, two or multiple entries..

What documents do I need for a Åland Islands tourist visa?

Travel document.; Supporting documents for your application.; Fingerprints and a digital photograph if required..

How do I apply for a Åland Islands tourist visa?

1. 1. Apply to Finland's embassy or consulate if Åland Islands is your main destination. 2. 2. Submit your application no more than six months before your planned entry. 3. 3. Attend in person for your first application and a consular interview. 4. 4. Provide fingerprints and a digital photograph if required.

What rules do I have to follow on a Åland Islands tourist visa?

Count short visits across the whole Schengen Area toward the 90-day limit. Check that your visa covers your destination. Some visas have territorial limits. Finland does not allow work under the general short-stay visa waiver.

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