Government with the President of Finland: "Finnish tourists abroad are advised to return to Finland immediately" – State of emergency declared in Finland as a result of the coronavirus outbreak

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Update on 16th of March

On 16 March 2020, the Government decided (Link to another website.)on additional measures to address the coronavirus outbreak in Finland. The aim of the measures is to protect the population and to safeguard the functioning of society and the economy. The measures will be in force until 13 April 2020. The Government has announced, in cooperation with the President of the Republic, that there is a state of emergency in the country as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

For the sake of public health and health security, preparations will be launched for the closure of Finland’s borders without delay in accordance with international obligations.

  • Passenger transport to Finland will be suspended as soon as possible, with the exception of the return of Finnish citizens and persons residing in Finland.
  • Finnish citizens and persons residing in Finland must not travel abroad.
  • Finnish tourists abroad are advised to return to Finland immediately.
  • Necessary travel for work and to access other necessary services will be permitted across the northern and western borders. Freight and goods traffic will continue as usual.
  • Finns and permanent residents in Finland returning from abroad will be placed in quarantine-like conditions for two weeks.
  • Persons returning from abroad must agree on the date of their return to work after a two-week period of absence together with their employer.

Read more on the Government's website: 

Press release and additional measures on state of emergency in Finland(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)


Update on 13th of March

The United States has changed their entry rules to prevent coronavirus from spreading. The US has set restrictions for instance based on the departure country and arrival route. 


You may follow the local authorities' updates on the situation and restrictions via the links below:


US Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs(Link to another website.)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(Link to another website.)

 

Finland's missions in the United States monitor the situation and will notify you of changes via social media.


Facebook pages

Embassy of Finland in Washington D.C.(Link to another website.)

Consulate General in New York(Link to another website.)

Consulate General in Los Angeles(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)


Update on 12th of March

 

President Trump has announced that due to coronavirus, travel from many European countries, including Finland, to the U.S. will be suspended for 30 days effective Friday 3/13 at midnight.


Read more via this link:

Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf’s Statement on Presidential Proclamation To Protect the Homeland from Travel-Related Coronavirus Spread(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)

The Embassy in Washington D.C. and the Consulates General in New York and Los Angeles are closely monitoring the situation.

If you’re traveling in the US, please follow the instructions by your travel agency, airline and / or insurance company. Please follow the local authorities' instructions: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)(Link to another website.)