Visas and entry for studying in Finland
Check the entry and permit rules and the working holiday conditions, with official sources.
Entry and permits for Finland
- Entry and permits
90days
Limit of a stay without a visa (in any 180 days)
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for short stays such as tourism or visiting relatives.
Under the Schengen rules, the limit is 90 days in any 180-day period.
Your passport must be valid for at least three months after your planned departure and issued within the last 10 years.
- Working holiday
530EUR
Application fee for the working holiday permit (electronic application)
Source: Finnish Immigration Service (Migri): Working holiday (Wayback copy, 2026-08-22)Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries and annual quotas)
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