The Finland Business Travel Guide has travel resources to help business travellers, there are several useful resources contained in the guide. The guide contains facts on Finland, business customs, visa information, useful tips and other resources. Good understanding of other cultures, languages, customs and traditions can be of great use to business travellers and offer extra help to ensure a successful business trip.
Finland Guide
Quick Facts on Finland
Finland Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Travel Advice and Tips
Public Holidays
Finland Map
Finland Weather
Currency Converter & Travel Money Exchange
Finland Hotels & Flights
Travel Insurance
Finland Travel Videos
Quick Facts on Finland
County: Finland
Capital: Helsinki
Currency: Euro
Population: 5.3 Million
Area total: 338,000 sq km
Languages: Finnish, Swedish
Time Zone: GMT +2
Daylight Saving Details: Starts in late March until late October
Electricity: 230V 50Hz
Dialling Code: 358
GDP: USD 239bn (2010)
Religion: Lutheran & Orthodox
Political System: Republic
Internet Domain: .fi
Finland Travel Advice
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office offers travellers useful advice when travelling to Finland. There is information on entry requirements for Finland, advice on local laws and customs, tips on safety and security and the address and contact details of the British Embassy in Finland. The information posted is usually up to date making it a useful resource for both business and leisure travellers to check before beginning their trips. For more information please see: Finland Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
No visa requirement for national of EU member states. No visa need for US and Canadian nationals for visits less than six months. Visa requirements are subject to change with changes in requirements and rules for further information please see: Finland Visa Requirement
Business Customs and Etiquette
Business dress is conservative with dark coloured suits the norm. Business greetings are usually formal with a handshake and eye contact. Meetings are formal with Finns keen to get on with the business at hand. Trust is important and verbal agreements are taken seriously. Punctuality for meetings is viewed as extremely important.
Travel Advice and Tips
Finland is a relatively safe country for business travellers and tourists. The majority of visits are incident free, but beware of pick pockets in crowded areas and keep valuables away from public view. Finland can also have severe weather in the winters thus sensible precautions need to be followed. Always remain alert to your surroundings and environment to help steer clear of trouble.
Travel Checklist: See our Packing Checklist containing useful tips and reminders to ensure you have everything you will need on your trip.
Travel Vaccinations: It is recommended you check with your GP whether any travel vaccinations are required up to eight weeks before you travel. For more information and advice on travel vaccinations please see the NHS Fit for Travel website.
Tipping: If service charge is not included usually around 10%
Hours of Business:
For Business:
8.00 to 17.00 in summer
8.00 to 16.00 in winter
For Banking:
09.15 to 16.15 Usually from Monday to Friday
Public Holidays
Public Holidays (2012):
January 1: New Year's Day
January 6: Epiphany
April 6: Good Friday
April 8: Easter Sunday
April 9: Easter Monday
May 1: May Day
May 27: Whitsunday
June 2: Ascension Day
June 23: Midsummer Day
November 1: All Saints
December 6: Independence Day
December 24: Christmas Eve
December 25: Christmas Day
December 26: Boxing Day
Finland Map
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Finland Weather
Disclaimer: The information given in on this website is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. If there are any discrepancies in no way do we intend to mislead. Important travel details and arrangements should be confirmed and verified with the relevant authorities.
