The COVID-19 situation in the United States
On November 8, 2021, the country-specific restrictions will be lifted and those who are fully vaccinated will be able to travel to the United States.
UPDATED ON OCTOBER 27, 2021
On November 8, 2021, new travel guidelines will enter into force. Learn more about the guidelines in the October 25 proclamation(Link to another website.) and a White House fact sheet(Link to another website.).
Learn more about the updated requirements for US-bound air travelers on State Department’s website(Link to another website.) and their Frequently Asked Questions(Link to another website.) site. Please contact the US authorities for more information if any questions arise about your entry status.
Travel between Finland and the United States
Information on travel from Finland to the United States
See State Department’s travel site(Link to another website.) or the website of the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki(Link to another website.).
Information on travel from the United States to Finland
- Please bear in mind the current border traffic restrictions and read the latest updates on the Finnish Border Guard's website(Link to another website.).
- More information on travel to Finland and COVID-19 at the website of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare(Link to another website.).
The restrictions vary by region
In United States the measures and restrictions regarding movement and services depend of the region. Several states have also imposed quarantine requirements on travelers coming from certain states.
The same applies to the lifting of restrictions and the timetable of the gradual re-opening of the economy. Please follow the local authorities' official websites and/or social media channels for the latest information:
Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia
- Coronavirus DC(Link to another website.)
- Coronavirus Maryland(Link to another website.)
- Coronavirus Virginia(Link to another website.)
New York
California
The CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, collects current, national and regional information on its website(Link to another website.). There you can also find links to the health authorities of different states(Link to another website.).
The Embassy of Finland in Washington and the Consulates General of Finland in New York and Los Angeles follow the COVID-19 situation closely on their social media channels (links on the bottom of the page).
If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. In case of an emergency, call 911.
Customer service
Embassy of Finland in Washington D.C. and the Consulates General of Finland in New York and Los Angeles are open by appointment only.
Make an appointment(Link to another website.)
Follow us on social media for more information and updates
Embassy of Finland, Washington DC
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Twitter: @FinlandinUSA(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Instagram: @FinlandinUSA(Link to another website.)
Consulate General of Finland, New York
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Twitter: @FinlandNY(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Instagram: @finlandnewyork(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Consulate General of Finland, Los Angeles
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Twitter: @FinlandLA(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Instagram: @finlandlosangeles(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)