Finland
Summary
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for Finland
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Finland’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
ItIf you’re planning travel to Finland, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides appropriatesufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
There are rules about taking food and drink into the EU. See Taking food and drink into the EU for further information.
Most visits to Finland are trouble-free.
If you’re living in or moving to Finland, visit our Living in Finland guide in addition to this travel advice.
Terrorist attacks in Finland can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
If you need to contact the emergency services call 112.
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
Update history
2024-09-05 13:14
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-06-26 13:26
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2024-04-05 12:01
Information on travelling from Russia (‘Entry Requirements’ page).
2024-02-09 16:33
Information on travelling from Russia (‘Entry Requirements’ page).
2024-01-12 16:24
Information on Travelling from Russia (‘Entry Requirements’ page).
2024-01-09 14:03
Information on Arctic travel (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-12-15 09:49
Update on border closures between Finland and Russia (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-12-14 11:18
Update on border closures between Finland and Russia (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-11-28 17:48
“Updated information on travelling from Russia”
2023-11-24 17:37
Information on border closures between Finland and Russia (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-10-30 16:20
Information about restrictions on vehicles with Russian licence plates (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-08-15 14:09
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 10:17
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2022-07-01 00:09
Removal of COVID-19 travel restrictions and entry requirements from 1 July (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-06-17 16:05
Update to information on using proof of recovery from COVID-19 to enter Finland (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-12 15:20
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-28 12:13
Updated information on travel to Finland from Russia (‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-03-25 16:04
Updated information on travel to Finland from Russia (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
2022-03-11 11:23
Adding information on travel to Finland from Russia (‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-03-02 15:05
Updated information on travelling to Finland from Russia (’Coronavirus’ page)