Current affairs
7.4.2020
If you are travelling abroad, return to Finland!
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.
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19.3.2020
6.3.2020
Coronavirus advice for travellers: Ministry for Foreign Affairs monitors coronavirus situation
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.
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29.1.2020
Updated Visa Code to apply from 2 February 2020
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.
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2.12.2019
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13.11.2019
13.11.2019
Minister of Economic Affairs Katri Kulmuni to travel to Singapore 13-15 November 2019
Minister of Economic Affairs Katri Kulmuni will visit Singapore on 13–15 November 2019 to promote Finnish exports and the internationalisation of Finnish businesses. The purpose of Minister Kulmuni’s visit is to highlight Finnish know-how and promote the business and innovation projects of Finnish companies, particularly those involved in health technology, circular economy, smart building solutions and cyber security capabilities.
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