FinlandIran: Visa on arrival

FinlandIran

Do Finland passport holders need a visa for Iran?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. Finland passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran, typically valid for 30 days.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: evisa.mfa.ir (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance3,314 km, straight line (~4h 24m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Iran214 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Iran passport holders visiting Finland: Visa required.

Other visa-free destinations for Finland passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Finland passport holders need a visa for Iran?

A visa is not required in advance. Finland passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran, typically valid for 30 days.

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

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Iran from Finland?

About 3,314 km in a straight line, roughly ~4h 24m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Iran?

Iranian rial (IRR).

What is the emergency number in Iran?

110 / 115 / 125.

What time zone is Iran in?

Tehran (UTC+3:30).

What is the nearest airport to Tehran?

Mehrabad International Airport (THR), about 12 km away.

How many countries can enter Iran without a visa?

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

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 Finland

Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, opposite Estonia. Its capital and largest city is Helsinki. Finland has a population of 5.7 million. The official languages are Finnish and Swedish, the mother tongues of 83.5 percent and 5.0 percent of the population, respectively. Finland's climate varies from humid continental in the south to boreal in the north. Its land is predominantly covered by boreal forest, with over 180,000 recorded lakes.

CapitalHelsinki

RegionNorthern Europe

Population5.6M

Area338,424 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFinnish, Swedish

Calling code+358

Drives on theright

TimezoneHelsinki (UTC+3)

Nearest airportHelsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 18 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites8

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$56,149 (2025)

Tourist arrivals896K (2020)

Climate in Helsinki

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

Monthly climate normals for Helsinki, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	3.7°C	0.1°C	61mm	64h
February	2.8°C	-1.6°C	93mm	111h
March	3.9°C	-1.5°C	71mm	210h
April	7.6°C	0.1°C	48mm	310h
May	12.3°C	4.4°C	46mm	402h
June	20.1°C	13°C	92mm	447h
July	18.6°C	12.7°C	129mm	406h
August	19.9°C	12.7°C	66mm	351h
September	15.8°C	10.8°C	78mm	251h
October	10.9°C	6.7°C	98mm	180h
November	6.7°C	3°C	99mm	72h
December	2.5°C	0°C	68mm	14h

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

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

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026Pyhäinpäivä

December 6, 2026Itsenäisyyspäivä

December 24, 2026Jouluaatto

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About Iran

Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and historically known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west; Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest; the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the northeast; Afghanistan to the east; Pakistan to the southeast; and the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south. With a population of over 92 million, Iran ranks 17th globally in both geographic size and population. It is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Tehran is the nation's capital and largest city and serves as its primary economic center.

CapitalTehran

RegionSouthern Asia

Population92.4M

Area1,648,195 km²

CurrencyIranian rial (1 USD ≈ 1656702.66 IRR)

LanguagesPersian (Farsi)

Calling code+98

Drives on theright

TimezoneTehran (UTC+3:30)

Nearest airportMehrabad International Airport (THR), 12 km

Emergency number110 / 115 / 125

UNESCO sites38

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$3,924 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.6M (2020)

Climate in Tehran

Warmest July, coolest January, driest June, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Tehran, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8°C	-0.8°C	32mm	255h
February	11.6°C	1.5°C	98mm	243h
March	16.9°C	6.3°C	50mm	278h
April	19°C	9.2°C	103mm	298h
May	29.5°C	16.9°C	16mm	379h
June	35.6°C	22.5°C	0mm	392h
July	36.6°C	25.4°C	1mm	396h
August	35.1°C	23.4°C	0mm	393h
September	31.1°C	19.8°C	2mm	335h
October	23.6°C	12°C	18mm	324h
November	15.1°C	7.8°C	90mm	212h
December	8.4°C	1.3°C	42mm	242h

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

Iran, formerly Persia, can be considered part of the Middle East or Central Asia; indeed the Persian Empire was the dominant Central Asian power for many centuries. The wellspring of one of the world's great civilizations, Iran is a country of striking natural beauty and gorgeous tiled mosques. Once the centre of a pro-Western monarchy, it became an Islamic Republic in 1979, a modern Islamic theocracy whose laws are based on Ja'fari Shia Islam, and since then, its history has been tumultuous.

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