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

Due to the prevailing emergency conditions based on the Emergency Powers Act, the Government has decided to restrict traffic at Finland’s external borders starting on Thursday 19 March at 00.00. Finns travelling abroad are encouraged to return to Finland as soon as possible.

Due to the very exceptional situation with the coronavirus, the Embassy of Finland in London and the customer service at our Consular Section will reduce their opening hours. Consular Section’s customer service will only accepts customers in urgent and emergency situations by appointment. Please follow guidance and updated information by the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Finnish Embassy in London and British authorities. Please contact us primarily by e-mail. Before contacting us, please see the updated information and guidance on our and Foreign Ministry’s website, as well as our updates on our social media channels. 

Owing to the coronavirus outbreak, Finland, in line with the rest of the Schengen countries, has suspended the reception of normal visa applications in Finland’s missions with immediate effect from 19 March until further notice.