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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Taiwan citizens need a visa for Finland?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Taiwan can visit Finland visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Taiwan vs Finland: passport comparison

Taiwan

75

visa-free countries

Global rank: #79 · mobility 136.2

Finland

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #3 · mobility 171.5
74

countries both Taiwan and Finland can enter visa-free together

Taiwan + Finland: passport compatibility

70%

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

Where Taiwan and Finland travel together — by entry type:

74 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
25 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
60 access differs

Where Taiwan 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 (74)

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

Where to apply: Finland has no mission in Taiwan

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Hong Kong 716 km
Applications accepted in: Hong Kong
2
Philippines 1,206 km
Applications accepted in: Manila
3
South Korea 1,507 km
Applications accepted in: Seoul

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Taiwan → 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.

6,3%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Taiwan
-8,2 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
+0.8 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 5.5%, now 6.3%
1,728applications filed
1,558visas issued
109refusals
#93strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Taiwan — 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: Taiwan → 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 Taiwan → Finland rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Taiwan 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 Taiwan 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

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Taiwan citizens need a visa for Finland?
Citizens of Taiwan can visit Finland visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Taiwan citizens stay in Finland without a visa?
Taiwan passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Taiwan or Finland?
The Finland passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 75. Global rank: Taiwan #79, Finland #3.
Where can Taiwan and Finland citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 74 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. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Taiwan and Finland?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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