The Ministry of Finance has started drafting legislation on the possible introduction of a tourist tax in Finland.
Minister of Finance Riika Purra said in a statement on Friday that the measure "would give municipalities that are popular tourist destinations a way to collect more income from tourism".
Ultimately, it would be up to municipalities to decide whether they want to tax tourists.
A tourist tax could, according to the ministry, help municipalities cover costs linked to tourism.
The ministry said the model would aim to treat different types of accommodation equally, meaning the charge could apply to both domestic and foreign visitors staying in paid temporary accommodation.
Tourist taxes are already in use in several European destinations such as Venice, Paris and Seville.
The next step is for the proposal to be sent out for consultation and feedback.
If the law enters into force in 2027, as the government intends, municipalities could decide in their 2028 budgets whether to adopt the tax and begin collecting it that year.
