Country Code for Finland: +358 

Official Travel advice visit:  

Finland Travel Advice & Safety | Smartraveller (Australia) 

Finland | SafeTravel NZ (New Zealand) 

 Emergency Services: 112 

Australian Consulate, Helsinki 

Museokatu 25 B 23, 00100 Helsinki, Finland 

Phone: (+358) 10 420 4492 
Email: australian.consulate@tradimex.fi  

Australian Embassy, Stockholm 

Klarabergsviadukten 63, 8th Floor, 111 64 Stockholm, Sweden 

Phone: +46 8 613 2900 
Email: reception.stockholm@dfat.gov.au  

New Zealand Embassy Stockholm, Sweden 

6 Skarpögatan, Östermalm 115 93, Stockholm, Sweden 

Phone: +46 8 400 172 70 
Email: NZEmbassyStockholm@mfat.govt.nz  

Finns value quiet and thoughtful conversation. Small talk is minimal, and silence is not awkward—it’s respected. Finns are modest and egalitarian. Bragging or interrupting is frowned upon. Respect for personal space is important. Keep a comfortable distance in public and avoid overly expressive gestures. 

Sauna culture is a deeply rooted and cherished part of Finnish life. Saunas are seen as places of relaxation, reflection and even socialising. There are over 3 million saunas in Finland, and they are found in homes, offices and even Parliament. Here’s what to expect: 

• Nudity is normal in same-gender saunas. In mixed-gender or public saunas, swimsuits or towels are generally worn. 

• Shower before entering the sauna to keep it clean. 

• Sit on a towel to protect the wooden benches and for hygiene. 

• After heating up, it’s common to cool off by stepping outside, taking a cold shower, or even jumping into a lake or rolling in snow in winter. This hot-cold cycle is repeated several times and is believed to be invigorating and good for circulation. 

• Saunas are peaceful places. Loud talking is discouraged, and phones and cameras are not permitted.

Plug Types: C & F 

Voltage: 230 V 

Frequency: 50 Hz 

Finland uses Type F as the standard. Type C plugs are compatible but not typically installed in new buildings. 

There are no specific health warnings in Finland that differ from those in Australia and New Zealand.  

Finland has a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia, allowing Australians who visit for fewer than 90 days free access to emergency medical services. This doesn't replace the need for travel insurance. The standard of medical facilities is like Australia. The main hospitals are in the Helsinki, Tampere and Turku areas. 

Official Travel advice visit:  

Finland Travel Advice & Safety | Smartraveller (Australia) 

Finland | SafeTravel NZ (New Zealand) 

• Vappu (Walpurgis Night & May Day, 30 April – 1 May) – A lively celebration of spring and workers’ rights. 

• Juhannus (Midsummer, late June) – Celebrates the summer solstice with bonfires and traditional Finnish rituals. 

• Helsinki Festival (August) – Finland’s largest arts festival. 

• Independence Day (6 December) – Honours Finland’s declaration of independence from Russia in 1917. 

• St. Lucia Day (13 December) – A festival of light celebrated especially in Swedish-speaking communities, symbolising hope during the dark winter. 

Finland has two official languages: Finnish (spoken by about 86% of the population) and Swedish (spoken by about 5%). Swedish is especially common in coastal areas and the autonomous Åland Islands. Sami languages are also officially recognised and spoken by the Indigenous Sami people in the north. 

The Travel Corporation has partnered with the company Sherpa to provide travellers with the latest government and health restrictions. Simply enter the country you want to travel to for information on safety regulations, border closures, quarantine requirements, your travel visa and more using the Sherpa travel tool: Visa Advice 

Finland is part of the Schengen area. Travellers with Australian and New Zealand passports do not need a visa if staying in Finland for 90 days or less. Get an entry stamp in your passport from border control when you first enter the Schengen area.  

The new European Entry/Exit System (EES) for all non-EU nationals, including Australian and New Zealand passport holders, travelling in or out of the Schengen Area is expected to start in October 2025. 

The EES is a digital border system that registers non-EU visitors travelling into the Schengen Area. When entering the Schengen Area, you'll need to have your fingerprints and photo taken. This creates a digital record that registers your biometric details.  

You'll need to do this on your first visit to the EU after the EES is introduced.​ If you visit the Schengen Area again within three years of creating your digital record, you'll only need to provide either your fingerprint or photograph at the border on entry and exit. This process should only take a few minutes per person; however, you may experience longer queues at borders when the new system starts. 

 
Official Travel advice visit:  

Finland Travel Advice & Safety | Smartraveller (Australia) 

Finland | SafeTravel NZ (New Zealand)