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Information for South Africans wishing to travel during lockdown

1.7.2022 / News / Embassy of Finland, Pretoria

Entry restrictions due to COVID-19 to be lifted on 1 July

Restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be lifted on 1 July 2022. Third-country travellers arriving in Finland will no longer be required to hold vaccination or COVID-19 test certificates, and COVID-19 tests will not be carried out at border crossing points.
22.6.2022 / News

Restrictions on external border traffic extended until 30 June

In line with the Government decision of 2 June, the restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders will continue until 30 June 2022.
2.6.2022 / News

Fast track speeds up immigration of experts and growth entrepreneurs

A new fast track service enables specialists, growth entrepreneurs and their family members to obtain a residence permit within 14 days. The service will be launched at the beginning of June. This service pledge is one of the Government's many measures to streamline the immigration of experts.
1.6.2022 / Press releases / Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
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