China visa for Finland citizens

Current status (verified May 2026)

Finnish ordinary passport holders are eligible for the 30-day visa-free entry to mainland China for tourism, business, family visit or transit. Finland was included in the 2024 expansion of the visa-free programme.

What you need at the border

• Passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended departure.
• Onward ticket.
• Hotel booking or address of stay.
• Digital customs and health declaration on arrival.

Scope

Tourism, business meetings, family visits. Tibet requires the Tibet Travel Permit. Stays beyond 30 days require an L visa from the Chinese Embassy in Helsinki.

Hong Kong and Macau

Finnish passport-holders are visa-free for Hong Kong (90 days) and Macau (90 days). Mainland entry is a separate immigration event.

Practical notes

Helsinki Airport is a significant transit hub for Europe–Asia routes due to its geographical position. Finnair operates Helsinki–Beijing and Helsinki–Shanghai routes. Travellers connecting through Helsinki from other Scandinavian cities or the Baltics may find this a convenient routing.