Finland
Warnings and insurance
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide as well as support for British nationals abroad which includes:
- advice on preparing for travel abroad and reducing risks
- information for women, LGBT+ and disabled travellers
Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated.
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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)