Evangelical Lutheran church (89 %), Orthodoxy (1 %).

Currency of Finland:
The international name: EUR
To exchange currency it is possible in banks, in some post offices (“Postipankki”), in many hotels, seaports and at the airport of Helsinki (most a favourable rate in branches of banks), often for an exchange it is necessary to show the passport. Cash can be received as well in cash dispenses. The wide circulation was received by credit cards of leading world systems - on them it is possible to carry out payments in the majority of hotels, shops, restaurants, in points of a car rent and even in some taxi. In the majority of banks it is possible to cash and tourist checks.

Whether the visa to entrance is necessary: Yes

The visa:

C on March, 25th, 2001 Finland has joined the Schengen agreement.

Documents for visa registration to Finland:
- The Obshchegrazhdansky passport (period of validity not less than 3 months from the date of returning from a trip);
- 2 photos 3,6õ4,7 (colour on a dark blue background);
- A x-copy of the internal passport;
- The questionnaire;
- The reference on the firm form with instructions of the address, phone, a post and the salary, a student’s card copy (for students), a copy of the pension certificate (for pensioners), a marriage certficate copy + the reference of the spouse/spouse (for idle citizens);
- The medical insurance;
- The invitation original;
- For minor children who travel with one of parents, it is necessary to give the power of attorney from the second parent notarially assured (the original and a copy), a birth certificate copy.
With on March, 25th, 2001 Finland has joined the Schengen agreement….
Customs restrictions:

Tourists are authorised to import duty-free into the country of alcoholic drinks of 1 l a fortress from 22 to 60 degrees (or 2 l of drinks a fortress from 12 to 22 degrees, or 1 bottle of champagne) + 2 l of wine a fortress to 12 degrees + 15 l of beer. The majority of the Russian citizens uses this possibility as in Finland very high prices for spirits are established. Age restrictions for transportation of a hard liquor - 20 years, for beer - 18 years; 200 cigarettes or 250 ã tobacco. Age restriction for transportation of tobacco products - 16 years; 50 ml of spirits and 250 ml of scented water; other goods for the sum 1500 FIM, including transportation no more than 15 kg of foodstuff is authorised.