Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland advises that travellers should exercise special caution when travelling to the UK. Coronavirus restrictions and guidelines vary depending whether you are in England, Scotland, Wales of Northern Ireland. Please check guidelines prior to travelling to your destination.

In Finland’s first county elections, a total of 2,923 persons voted in advance at Finland’s missions abroad. The number of advance voters abroad was approximately eight per cent higher than in the 2021 municipal elections.

Finland’s county elections will be held on Sunday 23rd January 2022. In the UK advance voting will take place in London 12th–15th January and in Edinburgh on 15th January 2022. Eligible voters staying abroad during the advance voting period and on election day may also vote in advance by post from abroad.

The Government decided to reintroduce internal border control at Finland’s borders starting on Tuesday 28 December. The Government decided on the new restrictions at its session on 28 December. The decision will remain in force until 16 January 2022.