Passport, Visa and FCO Advice

Travel to Europe

Due to recent changes in passport validity, it is very important that you take the time now to check the validity of your passport.

What does this mean?

• On the day you arrive into the EU check that your passport 'date of issue' is less than 10 years old.
• On the day you leave the EU, check your passport will have at least 3 months remaining (based on the date of expiry).

Passport and Visa requirements are your responsibilty, failure to meet these requirements may result in you being denied travel/boarding.

For more information relating to entry requirements to Finland, passport validity, health and Visas please visit the following websites for guidance:

For passengers from the United Kingdom - UK Government website

For passengers from Ireland - Irish Government Department of Affairs website

For non-EU citizens, please check with your local Finnish Embassy. 

If you require a new passport, we strongly recommend that you apply for your passport as early as you can. Current wait times are longer than usual.