On 11 September, the Government adopted a decision on restrictions on border traffic, which will enter into force on 19 September. Restrictions on entry will be lifted for traffic between Finland and Cyprus, Germany, Iceland, Norway, Poland and Sweden, as well as for residents of Australia, Canada and Japan who are travelling from their home country to Finland. Restrictions on entry into the country will be reintroduced between Finland and Hungary and Italy.

Entry to China is still prohibited for most foreigners. However, China has made it possible for those abroad holding a valid Chinese residence permit to apply for a visa – a valid residence permit alone will not allow entry. All those entering China will be tested for coronavirus and are subject to a two-week quarantine at centralized quarantine centers. Travel within the country is largely normalized. We follow the situation and give regular updates also on the missions’ Facebook pages.

We have put together frequently asked questions with answers about travel and coronavirus.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has issued a Decree on Fees for Services Produced by the Foreign Service for 2020–2022. The new decree will replace the former Decree of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs on Fees for Services Produced by the Foreign Service (377/2014). The new decree will enter into force on 1 September 2020 and will be valid until 31 December 2022.