Current affairs

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.

Opening hours for customer service has been restricted due to coronavirus.

Finnish Government outlined upcoming measures in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Finland.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Finland’s Missions are monitoring the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic in cooperation with the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), and they are in constant contact with key actors with regard to the situational picture and any necessary measures.

The EU is revising its Visa Code in order to facilitate visa procedures for travellers and to respond more effectively to the challenges posed by illegal migration. Finland will start applying the new Visa Code on 2 February 2020 together with other Schengen countries.

In line with Finland aiming to be carbon-neutral by 2035, the Embassy of Finland's Independence Day celebrations this year will be a carbon-neutral affair!

The Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Singapore will enter into force on 21 November 2019.