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Q&A about travelling and coronavirus

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

8.4.2020 / News / Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

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.

7.4.2020 / News / Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Finland suspends the reception and processing of ordinary visa and residence permit applications in the missions

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.

19.3.2020 / Press releases / Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

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.

6.3.2020 / News
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