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title: Canada visa for citizens of Finland
description: "Citizens of Finland don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Stay up to 180 days. Fee: CA$7. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Canada visa for citizens of Finland

Citizens of Finland don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eTA · Tourist/Transit (up to 6 months)
- **How to apply:** Electronic travel authorization (online)
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Visa validity:** 1825 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** CA$7
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** May be requested at border

## How to apply

1. **Prepare required information** — Have your Finnish passport, a valid email address, and a credit/debit card ready.
2. **Apply online on official Canada website** — Complete the eTA application form on the Government of Canada's site.
3. **Pay the fee and submit** — Pay the $7 CAD fee and submit your application.
4. **Receive eTA by email** — Approval is typically sent within minutes via email.
5. **Travel to Canada** — The eTA is electronically linked to your passport; no paper needed.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Finnish passport** (Identity): Must be valid for duration of stay.
- **Email address** (Identity): For eTA confirmation delivery.
- **Credit or debit card** (Financial): To pay the $7 CAD fee.
- **Proof of onward or return ticket** (Travel, optional): May be requested at port of entry.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested at port of entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect information in application** — Double-check all entries before submitting.
- **Criminal or medical inadmissibility** — Review admissibility requirements on the official site.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Finland need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of Finland don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: eTA · Tourist/Transit (up to 6 months).

### How long can citizens of Finland stay in Canada?

Up to 180 days.

### How much does the Canada visa cost for citizens of Finland?

Government fee: CA$7.

### What documents do citizens of Finland need for Canada?

Valid Finnish passport; Email address; Credit or debit card; Proof of onward or return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html)

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