Finland is said to be the last of Moscow's EU neighbours to do so, as Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania all closed their borders to Russian tourists earlier this month.
Finland is set to close its border to Russian tourists from midnight on Friday as the war between Russia and Ukraine deepens.
Finland is said to be the last of Moscow's EU neighbours to do so, as Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania all closed their borders to Russian tourists earlier this month.
The foreign minister said, Russians will still be allowed to visit family or for work and study in Finland.
Euro News reports that the decision comes after the number of Russians arriving at the border surged following a call-up of 300,000 military reservists by President Vladimir Putin.
Queues have formed at border crossings as people try to flee, including long lines at Russia's border into Georgia, which does not require a visa for travel. Also, there is increase in people trying to cross the border following the partial mobilisation.
Finnish foreign minister, Pekka Haavisto, on Thursday told a press conference that the mobilisation order had a "significant impact" on its decision.
"The decision aims to completely prevent the current situation of Russian tourism to Finland and the related transit through Finland," he said.
The move comes into force at midnight and also bans Russians with Schengen tourist visas from entering the country.
Haavisto also said the flow of Russians was seen as endangering Finland's international relations.