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.

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.

Maailman terveysjärjestö WHO julisti koronavirusepidemian maailmanlaajuiseksi pandemiaksi. Tämän myötä THL on luopunut maiden ja alueiden luokittelusta epidemia-alueiksi. Koronavirustartunnan saamisen riski on kohonnut koko Euroopassa ja muualla maailmassa.