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Finland to India visa requirements

Finnish ordinary passport holders need an Indian visa before travel. The usual tourist route is the e-Tourist Visa online: USD 10/25 for 30 days, USD 40 for 1 year, or USD 200 for 5 years, plus a 3% bank charge. Finnish ordinary passport holders cannot enter India visa-free or on arrival for tourism. Finland is listed among the nationalities eligible for India's e-Visa, and the Embassy of India in Helsinki points applicants to the official India Visa Online e-Visa service, where the application is online and the ETA is sent by email. For tourism, the official 20 February 2026 fee table lists Finland at USD 10 for a 30-day e-Tourist Visa in April-June, USD 25 for a 30-day e-Tourist Visa in July-March, USD 40 for a 1-year e-Tourist Visa, and USD 200 for a 5-year e-Tourist Visa, plus a 3% bank transaction charge. The 30-day e-Tourist Visa is valid for 30 days from first arrival and is double-entry within its validity; 1-year and 5-year e-Tourist Visas are multiple-entry, and India's e-Visa FAQ says maximum stay in India during one calendar year should not exceed 180 days. Apply at least 4 days before arrival: the 30-day tourist category can be requested up to 30 days ahead, while 1-year/5-year tourist and most other e-Visa categories can be requested up to 120 days ahead. The passport must have at least six months validity at application time and at least two blank pages, and travellers should hold a return/onward ticket and sufficient funds. Foreign nationals and OCI cardholders must also complete India's free e-Arrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival. e-Visa holders must enter through one of the designated e-Visa airports or seaports; other purposes or ineligible cases require a regular/paper visa through an Indian mission.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-21
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-21
Visa type
e-Tourist Visa (e-Visa) or regular/paper visa
Maximum stay
30 days for 30-day e-TV; 1-year/5-year e-TV max 180 days per calendar year
per entry
Entries
Double for 30-day e-TV; multiple for 1-year and 5-year e-TV
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 10/25/40/200 + 3% bank charge
consular fee only
Processing time
Apply online at least 4 days before arrival; ETA sent by email
standard track
Validity
30 days from first arrival / 1 year / 5 years, category-specific
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Choose the correct visa route
For ordinary tourism, use India's official e-Tourist Visa if your purpose fits the e-Visa rules. Use a regular/paper visa through an Indian mission for employment, journalism, unsupported purposes, official passports, or other ineligible cases.
· Visa route· Purpose check
/02
Gather your documents
Have a Finnish ordinary passport with at least 6 months validity at application time and two blank pages, a passport bio-page scan, a recent front-facing photo, return/onward travel, sufficient funds, and an Indian address or host contact.
· Documents· Passport + photo
/03
Apply on the official portal
Complete the application only at indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa. Apply at least 4 days before arrival; the 30-day e-TV opens up to 30 days before travel and the 1-year/5-year e-TV opens up to 120 days before travel.
· Official portal· 4-day minimum
/04
Pay the e-Visa fee
For Finland, pay USD 10/25 for the 30-day tourist visa, USD 40 for 1 year, or USD 200 for 5 years, plus the 3% bank transaction charge. Save the Application ID for status checks.
· Payment· USD 10/25/40/200
/05
Receive the ETA by email
Travel only after the Electronic Travel Authorization status is GRANTED. Print or save the ETA and carry the passport used for the application.
· ETA· Granted
/06
Submit the e-Arrival Card
Within 72 hours before arrival, complete India's free e-Arrival Card through India Visa Online, the BOI channel, or the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam app. It is separate from the visa.
· e-Arrival Card· 72 hours
/07
Enter at a designated point
Arrive through a designated e-Visa airport or seaport listed by India. Present your ETA and passport; biometrics are captured on arrival and the e-Visa is stamped or recorded by immigration.
· Designated entry points· Biometrics
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

14 items
Personalized checklist
Finland -> India · e-Tourist Visa (e-Visa) or regular/paper visa
0 / 14 complete
Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredFinnish ordinary passport valid 6+ months at application time
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredAt least two blank pages in the passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredDigital scan of passport bio-data page
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredRecent front-facing digital photograph
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredValid payment card for the online e-Visa fee
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredIndian hotel/address or host contact
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RecommendedConfirmed return or onward ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RequiredFree e-Arrival Card submitted within 72 hours before arrival
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredApproved ETA printout or saved copy
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredEntry through a designated e-Visa airport or seaport
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Official sourcesIndia Visa Online - e-Visa instructions, eligibility, FAQ and entry points, accessed 2026-06-21India Visa Online - e-Tourist Visa fee table (20-February-2026 PDF)India Visa Online - e-Business/e-Medical fee table (15-April-2026 PDF)
Application link included: India Visa Online - e-Visa instructions, eligibility, FAQ and entry points, accessed 2026-06-21
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
30-day e-Tourist Visa (Apr-Jun)USD 10Double entry within validity; plus 3% bank charge
30-day e-Tourist Visa (Jul-Mar)USD 25Double entry within validity; plus 3% bank charge
1-year e-Tourist VisaUSD 40Multiple entry; maximum stay in India during one calendar year should not exceed 180 days; plus 3% bank charge
5-year e-Tourist VisaUSD 200Multiple entry; maximum stay in India during one calendar year should not exceed 180 days; plus 3% bank charge
e-Business VisaUSD 120Finland fee in the 15-April-2026 official e-Visa fee table
e-Medical / e-Medical Attendant VisaUSD 80Finland fee in the 15-April-2026 official e-Visa fee table
Bank transaction charge3% of visa feeAdded to applicable e-Visa payments
e-Arrival CardFreeMandatory online arrival information for foreign nationals and OCI cardholders
Total estimateUSD 10 + 3% bank charge — USD 200 + 3% bank chargeincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

30-day e-Tourist Visa application window
4-30 days before arrival
India allows the 30-day e-Tourist Visa application from 30 days before proposed travel.
1-year / 5-year e-Tourist Visa application window
4-120 days before arrival
Longer e-Tourist categories can be requested up to 120 days before proposed travel.
ETA notification
By email after review
India sends the visa status to the email address used in the e-Visa application; travel only after it is granted.
e-Arrival Card
Within 72 hours before arrival
Free online arrival form; it does not replace the e-Visa.
Regular/paper visa
Varies by mission and category
Use the Indian Embassy or Consulate route when e-Visa is not the correct category.
Visa on Arrival
Not available for Finland
India's limited visa-on-arrival facility does not include Finnish ordinary passport holders.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Tourism and sightseeing
Holidays, sightseeing, and short leisure trips are the main purpose covered by the e-Tourist Visa.
High
/02
Visiting friends or relatives
Short social visits to friends or family in India are permitted under the tourist e-Visa.
High
/03
Yoga, wellness, and short courses
Short recreational yoga, wellness, or informal courses may fit the tourist e-Visa if they do not issue a formal qualification.
Medium
/04
Business meetings
Meetings, trade fairs, or business discussions require the e-Business Visa rather than the tourist category.
Medium
/05
Unsupported purposes
Employment, journalism, NGO work beyond the permitted scope, and other restricted purposes require a regular visa.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-21
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-21 · major
Codex checked Finland to India e-Visa facts
Re-verified against India Visa Online official e-Visa instructions, the 20-February-2026 e-Tourist fee table, the 15-April-2026 e-Business/e-Medical fee table, the e-Arrival Card portal, and the Embassy of India in Helsinki; added checked-date, corrected Finland's e-Tourist and e-Business fees, application windows, stay cap, e-Arrival Card wording, and e-Visa entry-point count.
2026-05-27
Finland to India route verified
Initial e-Visa route entry; fee, stay, and arrival-card details were superseded by the 2026-06-21 official-source check.
2014-11-27 · major
India launched e-Visa program
Replaced visa-on-arrival; expanded to 30-day, 1-year, 5-year options.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Finnish citizens need a visa for India?—
Yes. Finnish ordinary passport holders need a visa before travel. For tourism, the usual route is India's official e-Tourist Visa portal; there is no India visa-on-arrival option for Finland.
How much does the India e-Tourist Visa cost for Finns?+
How long can I stay on the e-Tourist Visa?+
How far in advance should I apply?+
Can I extend or convert the e-Visa in India?+
Do I need the e-Arrival Card too?+
Can I enter India anywhere with an e-Visa?+
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