Åland IslandsIndia: e-Visa

Åland IslandsIndia

Do Finland passport holders need a visa for India?

e-Visa

Yes. Finland passport holders need a visa for India, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Åland Islands does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a Finland passport. See the Finland passport.

Source: indianvisaonline.gov.in (checked July 18, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to India2 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? India passport holders visiting Åland Islands: Visa required.

India drives on the left, the opposite side to Åland Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near India

Finland passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Finland passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Finland passport holders need a visa for India?

Yes. Finland passport holders need a visa for India, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How long can Finland citizens stay in India without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in India?

Indian rupee (INR).

What is the emergency number in India?

100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112.

Does India drive on the same side of the road as Åland Islands?

India drives on the left, the opposite side to Åland Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is India in?

Kolkata (UTC+5:30).

What is the nearest airport to New Delhi?

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 15 km away.

How many countries can enter India without a visa?

2 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter India visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Finland passport holders visit without a visa instead of India?

Nepal, Tajikistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Oman.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Åland Islands

Åland is an autonomous and demilitarised region of Finland. Receiving its autonomy in 1920, it is the smallest region of Finland by both area and population (30,654), constituting 0.51% of Finland's land area and 0.54% of its population. Its official language is Swedish and the capital city is Mariehamn.

RegionNorthern Europe

Area1,580 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesSwedish

Calling code+35818

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

Climate in Åland Islands

Warmest August, coolest February, driest August, sunniest June.

Monthly climate normals for Åland Islands, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.9°C	2°C	37mm	95h
February	3.9°C	0.1°C	30mm	168h
March	4.4°C	-0.1°C	50mm	247h
April	7.6°C	1.7°C	30mm	356h
May	11.1°C	4.4°C	71mm	414h
June	20.2°C	12.3°C	39mm	471h
July	18.2°C	13°C	81mm	433h
August	20.2°C	14.3°C	23mm	420h
September	16.1°C	11.7°C	37mm	272h
October	11°C	7.7°C	90mm	157h
November	8.1°C	5.2°C	56mm	98h
December	4.7°C	2.4°C	91mm	13h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Åland Islands in the Baltic Sea are known for their extensive maritime history, relatively warm and sunny weather compared to the rest of the region, and popular outdoor activities. Although the islands are part of Finland, they form a self-governing autonomous territory. The islands' approximately 30,000 inhabitants (2021) mostly speak a local dialect of Swedish.

Upcoming public holidays

November 7, 2026Alla helgons dag

December 6, 2026Självständighetsdagen

December 24, 2026Julafton

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About India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and the largest by population. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

CapitalNew Delhi

RegionSouthern Asia

Population1.5B

Area3,287,590 km²

CurrencyIndian rupee (1 USD ≈ 95.16 INR)

LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Calling code+91

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKolkata (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 15 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112

UNESCO sites51

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,702 (2025)

Tourist arrivals17.9M (2019)

Climate in New Delhi

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for New Delhi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.2°C	8°C	66mm	261h
February	22.2°C	10.2°C	34mm	285h
March	25.7°C	14.5°C	73mm	315h
April	33.4°C	20.2°C	11mm	331h
May	37.6°C	24.2°C	24mm	328h
June	37.1°C	27.3°C	9mm	337h
July	34.8°C	27.1°C	111mm	329h
August	32.4°C	26.5°C	192mm	288h
September	34.2°C	25.6°C	50mm	333h
October	32.5°C	18.3°C	0mm	339h
November	26°C	12.4°C	16mm	298h
December	21.8°C	8.7°C	1mm	299h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

India, the largest country in South Asia, has many of the world's highest mountains, most populated cities, and longest rivers. As one of the great civilisations of the ancient world, once revered as 'the golden bird', India's heritage and culture are a rich amalgam of the past and present. This vast rapidly developing country, the most populous in the world, offers the traveller a view of fascinating religions and ethnography, a smorgasbord of languages, diverse food, and architectural masterpieces that were built millennia ago and remain intact today. As the nation opens up to a globalised world, India still has a depth of history and intensity of culture that awe and fascinate the many who visit there.

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