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Finland Considers Tourist Tax to Boost Local Revenue

4/20/2026

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Finland is considering a tourist tax to manage travel costs and boost local revenue.
The Finnish government is drafting legislation to let municipalities impose the tax on international visitors and Finns traveling domestically, following 5.1 million international visitors in 2025.
Riikka Purra, Finland's Finance Minister, said the decision rests with local authorities.
The tax would be a percentage of accommodation costs, with revenue staying in the municipality.

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Finland is considering a tourist tax to manage travel costs and boost local revenue.
The Finnish government is drafting legislation to let municipalities impose the tax on international visitors and Finns traveling domestically, following 5.1 million international visitors in 2025.
Riikka Purra, Finland's Finance Minister, said the decision rests with local authorities.
The tax would be a percentage of accommodation costs, with revenue staying in the municipality.