Visa Types

Visa Types & Categories to Apply for Aland Islands

Aland Islands is an autonomous territory of Finland and Finland Visa Policy also applies to the Aland Islands visa policy. It means you can apply for a Finland visa or other Schengen countries’ visas for traveling to Aland Islands. There is no separate (individual) visa for Aland Islands. All the rules valid for the Finland Schengen visa are also applicable for Aland Islands.

Schengen visa might be issued by any Schengen country, there is no such rule that it must be issued by Finland embassy/consulate. A valid Schengen visa will be enough for entering islands.

There are actually no border checks between Finland and Aland Islands, or even other Schengen countries. It means you can freely visit the islands if you are already in the Schengen area.

You can check Finland Visa Policy for obtaining additional and exact information about the Finland Schengen visa.

FAQ

Can I travel to Aland Islands with a Schengen visa?

Yes, Schengen visas are valid for entering Aland Islands. You can travel to Aland Islands freely with your Schengen visa.

Does Aland Islands have its own visa policy?

 There is no separate (individual) visa for Aland Islands. All the rules valid for the Finland Schengen visa are also applicable for Aland Islands.

Do I need a visa to go to Aland Islands?

There are actually no border checks between Finland and Aland Islands, or even other Schengen countries. It means you can freely visit the islands if you have a Schengen visa.

Are there any border checks in Aland Islands?

There are actually no border checks between Finland and Aland Islands, or even other Schengen countries. It means you can freely visit the islands if you are already in the Schengen area.