China → Åland Islands
Ordinary Chinese passport holders follow Finland/Schengen entry rules for Åland; a visa is required unless the traveler already holds a valid Schengen visa.
Åland is an autonomous region of Finland. Finland MFA lists China as visa required for the Schengen area and Finland; the diplomatic-passport exemption does not cover ordinary passports. The travel document generally must be valid at least 90 days after intended Schengen departure and issued within the previous 10 years.
Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18
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- Visa-free· schengen_visa
For travelers who would otherwise need a visa: the traveler must hold a valid Schengen category C visa valid for Finland/Schengen; permitted days, entries, and validity are limited by the visa sticker and Schengen short-stay rules.
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Documents & how to apply
- Completed and signed visa application form — Can be completed at finlandvisa.fi; a PDF form may be used, but required documents should still be checked on finlandvisa.fi.
- One photograph — Colour photograph from which the applicant is recognizable.
- Passport — Passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the end of the intended travel and issued no more than 10 years ago. Chinese ordinary passports are accepted by Finland.
- Travel insurance — Insurance must be valid for the period of the applied visa, cover the whole Schengen area, have minimum cover of EUR 30,000, and cover sudden illness, accident, patient repatriation and repatriation in case of death.
- Supporting documents showing purpose, conditions and duration of stay — Official examples include tickets, hotel reservation confirmation, private invitation letter and official invitation.
- Itinerary, means of transport and return trip information · optional — The mission may ask for this information.
- Proof of financial means, assets and employment · optional — The mission may ask for this information; the applicant must prove sufficient funds, with Finland requiring at least EUR 50 per day.
- Proof of sponsorship and sponsor documents, if the inviting party pays · optional — If the inviting party pays for the trip, a proof of sponsorship form with supporting documents is attached instead of only an invitation.
- Parental consent for minors · optional — Required for unaccompanied minor children.
- Interview · optional — The mission may ask for a personal interview to determine the purpose of visit.
⏱ Processing time is 15 days; it may be longer if more detailed examination is required. 💳 90 EUR (government fee) 📍 Book an appointment and submit in person at the Finland Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) serving the place of residence in China; complete the form at finlandvisa.fi.
If Åland/Finland is the main destination, apply to Finland for a Schengen category C visa; before submission, check the country- and purpose-specific document list on finlandvisa.fi.
Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗
Common questions
No, not on the basis of the U.S. visa. Åland follows Finland/Schengen rules; Finland MFA lists Chinese citizens as requiring a visa for the Schengen area and Finland, and the ordinary-passport waiver is not a U.S.-visa waiver. A valid Schengen visa or another applicable Schengen entry status is needed.
Yes, if the Schengen visa is valid and permits entry to Finland/the Schengen area. The allowed stay, number of entries, and validity are those shown on the visa sticker.
Yes. Finland MFA lists Hong Kong SAR Passport holders as visa-free for the Schengen area and Finland; Åland is an autonomous region of Finland.
No. Finland MFA states that the visa exemption applies only to Taiwan passports that include an identity card number; Taiwan passports without that condition require a Schengen/Finland visa.
Verify with official sources
Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.