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Do Iran citizens need a visa for Finland?

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Iran citizens need a visa to enter Finland. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Iran vs Finland: passport comparison

Iran

13

visa-free countries

Global rank: #190 · mobility 66.9

Finland

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #3 · mobility 171.5
12

countries both Iran and Finland can enter visa-free together

Iran + Finland: passport compatibility

31%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Iran and Finland travel together — by entry type:

12 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
19 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
135 access differs

Where Iran and Finland can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (12)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Iran is visa-free (1)

Your odds of getting the visa: Iran → Finland

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

26,5%
of Finland visa applications refused in Iran
+12,0 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+6.6 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 19.9%, now 26.5%
1,696applications filed
1,262visas issued
449refusals
#38strictest of 118 countries
Where Finland visa applications are filed: Teheran

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Iran — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Iran → Finland

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Iran → Finland rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Iran passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Finland: good to know

Helsinki

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Eastern European Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+358

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Iran goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Finland

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Iran citizens need a visa for Finland?
Iran citizens need a visa to enter Finland. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Iran or Finland?
The Finland passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 13. Global rank: Iran #190, Finland #3.
Where can Iran and Finland citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 12 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Finland?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Iran and Finland?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Iran passport ranking

Where else the Iran passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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