Current affairs

The repatriation flights arranged by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs as a result of the COVID-19 crisis have ended. Altogether 16 flights were carried out, with a total of 3,227 tourists returning to Finland or through Finland to their home country in Europe. Around 2,000 of the passengers on the flights were tourists returning to Finland.

Is your company doing or planning to do business in the US? Below you can find a list of valuable resources regarding the current pandemic and its impact on the United States.

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

At the presidential session on Friday 8 May, the President of the Republic appointed five new Ambassadors and decided on a side-accreditation to Bangladesh.

While museums, concert halls and movie theaters are currently closed in Finland, we can luckily still enjoy culture online. Here is a list of films, museums, concerts, podcasts and other online cultural experiences you can enjoy from your home. We will update this list regularly, so please keep an eye on this page.

Finland and the state of Michigan in the United States have launched a partnership to develop solutions for clean technology, including smart mobility, battery technology, and sustainable bioeconomy.

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.