Information zu Reisen nach Finnland
Die finnische Regierung hat nachfolgende Information zu Reisen nach Finnland publiziert (auf Englisch).
Travelling to and from Finland
Guidelines in a nutshell
- You can enter Finland from all countries if you have received a full course of an approved COVID-19 vaccine. You will not be subject to any other obligations under the Communicable Diseases Act(Auf eine andere (externe) Webseite verlinken.).
- You can travel from EU and Schengen countries to Finland, but you must first check your obligations under the Communicable Diseases Act(Auf eine andere (externe) Webseite verlinken.) (see figure), for example with regard to COVID-19 testing.
- If you have not received a full course of an approved COVID-19 vaccine and are arriving from outside the EU or Schengen area, check the restrictions on travel to Finland from the country in question on the Border Guard website(Auf eine andere (externe) Webseite verlinken.). If travel is possible, i.e. you are coming from a country on the EU’s green list(Auf eine andere (externe) Webseite verlinken.) from which entry into Finland is allowed, or you have an essential reason to travel, check your obligations under the Communicable Diseases Act(Auf eine andere (externe) Webseite verlinken.) (see figure). In addition, some of the countries on the EU green list are exempted from these obligations.
Please be aware that just because you are allowed to Finland, that does not mean you are automatically exempted from the obligation to be tested for COVID-19, for example.
Further COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Border Guard and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
Border control
See further guidelines on the Border Guard website(Auf eine andere (externe) Webseite verlinken.)
Internal border control ended on 26 July 2021. This means that traffic from the EU and Schengen countries to Finland is allowed without restrictions.
The EU restrictions on external border traffic will continue to be in force for several countries until 22 August 2021. The following are permitted grounds for travelling:
- A full course of an approved COVID-19 vaccine taken prior to arrival in Finland with the last vaccine taken at least 14 days prior to entry. See the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare’s list of approved vaccines(Auf eine andere (externe) Webseite verlinken.).
- For citizens and residents of EU and Schengen countries, proof of recovery from COVID-19 less than six months prior to entry.
- Return travel to Finland. See '4. Restriction category 2’ on the Border Guard website(Auf eine andere (externe) Webseite verlinken.).
- Return travel to or through other EU and Schengen countries. See '4. Restriction category 2’ on the Border Guard website(Auf eine andere (externe) Webseite verlinken.).
- Essential reasons will be assessed on a case-by-case basis based on the information gathered during the border check. See '4. Restriction category 2’ on the Border Guard website(Auf eine andere (externe) Webseite verlinken.).
- Special groups (such as representatives of culture, sports and business life).
Health security
When you arrive in Finland from a low-risk country, you will not need to participate in the health security procedures in place at the point of entry.
No certificate or COVID-19 test is required for persons arriving in Finland from the following countries, territories or municipalities: Australia, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, China, Macao, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Taiwan, New Zealand and the Vatican, and the Norwegian municipalities of Storfjord, Kåfjord, Nordreisa, Kautokeino, Karasjok, Tana, Nesseby and Sør-Varanger.
When you arrive in Finland from any country or municipality other than those listed above, you will be subject to the health security measures applied to all persons entering from high-risk countries. See the figure above on this page.
You can also check the health security restrictions in place using the Finentry(Auf eine andere (externe) Webseite verlinken.) and Laplandentry(Auf eine andere (externe) Webseite verlinken.) services.
Travel abroad and COVID-19 vaccination certificates
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs currently recommends avoiding all travel to Brazil, South Africa, India and Russia.
The Ministry recommends exercising special caution when travelling to the EU and the Schengen area. The Ministry also recommends avoiding unnecessary travel to countries outside the EU and Schengen areas, except for countries for which the restrictions on entry have been lifted.
If you are planning to travel, it is important to remember that all countries may impose restrictions on entry at their own borders, and it may not be possible to travel to all countries.
If you decide to travel,
- always check the current entry regulations with the authorities of your destination country before travelling by contacting that country’s diplomatic mission, for instance. Be aware that countries may also impose entry restrictions on transit traffic.
- check the requirements of airports and airlines, e.g. regarding wearing face masks or showing proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
- also check the instructions of any other transport operators you will use.
COVID-19 certificates
The EU Digital COVID Certificate contains information on COVID-19 vaccinations, negative test results and/or recovery from COVID-19. The COVID-19 certificates are available in the My Kanta Pages.
You can use the EU Digital COVID Certificate when crossing borders within the EU. If you are planning to travel, it is important to check the requirements for entry into your country of destination with that country’s authorities.