Do Finland passport holders need a visa to visit Canada?

Finnish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist trips to Canada, but if arriving by air they must obtain an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before boarding. It costs CAD $7, is approved within minutes for most applicants, and is valid for up to 5 years. Finland is a visa-exempt country for Canada, so Finnish ordinary passport holders do not need a tourist visa for short visits. However, anyone flying to or transiting through a Canadian airport must hold a valid electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), which is electronically linked to the passport. The eTA costs CAD $7, is usually approved within minutes, and stays valid for up to 5 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Each entry normally permits a stay of up to 6 months, with the final decision made by the border officer on arrival. An eTA is NOT required when entering by land or sea (car, bus, train, boat or cruise ship); in those cases a valid passport is sufficient. Apply only through the official Canada.ca website to avoid third-party fees.