Covid-19 Guidelines

Find out about health guidelines and coronavirus testing for travelers in Rovaniemi:

• Health guidelines
• Coronavirus testing after arriving in Finland
• Coronavirus testing for departure from Rovaniemi, Finland
• Coronavirus testing if you have symptoms
• Latest updates on travelling to Finland 
• For Tour Operators: Coronavirus testing for departure

Health guidelines for travelers in Rovaniemi

• Ensure you maintain a 2 metre safety distance.
• Wear a face mask: The recommendation to wear a face mask applies to all public indoor spaces in which a safe distance from others cannot be maintained (public transport, shops, restaurants, concerts).
• Cough in the correct way: Cough or sneeze into a disposable handkerchief or your own sleeve.
• Take care of hand hygiene
• If you have any symptoms, please get yourself tested for coronavirus and self-isolate until you receive the test results.
• Monitor the situation:
  Please monitor how the situation develops, follow the guidelines and act responsibly. Find coronavirus announcements here.
• Download the Koronavilkku app
  Koronavilkku is a contact tracing app produced by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) to help you find out whether you may have been exposed to coronavirus. If you have a coronavirus test and are diagnosed as infected, you can use the app to share this anonymously with those you have been in close contact with. Your privacy is strongly protected.

Coronavirus testing after arriving in Finland

Travelers from EU- and Schengen countries

You will need testing after arriving in Finland when:

• You arrive in Finland without any proof of vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test or recovery from COVID-19
  • 1. test as soon as you arrive in Finland: at the border, if the municipality has arranged the test at the border crossing point, or immediately, or at the latest within 24 hours elsewhere
  • 2. test within 3–5 days
• You have a negative COVID-19 test carried out up to 72 hours prior to arrival or a first vaccine dose received at least 2 weeks prior to arrival in the country
  • a new test within 3-5 days

These tests are free of charge. Health checks do not apply to children under 16 years old.

If traveler has proof of valid full vaccination against COVID-19 no further tests are needed.

Travelers outside EU & Schengen countries

Check border restrictions here

Testing points in Rovaniemi 

• The Mehiläinen drive-in testing point is available at Sairaalakatu 1. The testing point is open Mon-Fri 7.30-14.30 and Sat-Sun 8.30-11.30. You don’t have to make an appointment. You can arrive by car, but also by walking or by bike.
• The Terveystalo testing point is located in the Revontuli shopping centre (Koskikatu 27). The testing point is open Mon-Fri 7.20-13.00. It is recommended that those who come for a test do not walk inside the shopping center but use the door outside.

Notice! Anyone with the slightest symptoms of a coronavirus infection are adviced to seek a laboratory test.

Coronavirus Testing for departure from Rovaniemi, Finland

There are three healthcare providers in Rovaniemi that offer coronavirus testing for departure:

• Lappica
  • Booking by phone +358 20 692 190, Mon-Thu 7.30-16 and Fri 7.30-14.30. Booking in advance is necessary. It’s recommend to book at least one day before.
  • Antigen tests: 95 € with a certificate. Results ready in 1-2 hours.
  • PCR tests: 155 € with a certificate. Results ready the next morning at 9.00.
  • Certificate is sent by email, paper certificates can be picked up from office (Address Lapinkävijäntie 2).
  • Test is done in Lappica: Lapinkävijäntie 2 (bus station)
    Notice! Testing only for children over 6 years old.
• Mehiläinen
  • See prices & book online here: www.mehilainen.fi/en/coronavirus/coronavirus-test-travellers
  • Booking in advance is necessary.
  • Antigen results ready in 2-3 hours, PCR results ready in 1-3 days.
  • Certificate can be sent by email and SMS. If paper certificate is needed it would cost +23 €. Digital certificate is included in the price.
  • Test is done in Mehiläinen Drive-in, Address: Sairaalakatu 1
• Terveystalo
  • Booking by phone +358 30 6000. Booking in advance is necessary.
  • Prices here: https://www.terveystalo.com/en/Services/Up-to-date-information-about-coronavirus/COVID-19-testing-and-certificate-for-travelers/ 
  • Rapid coronavirus test ready in 2-6 hours, PCR test ready in 24-48 hours.
  • Certificate can be sent to email and printed version can be picked up from the customer service (Shopping Centre Revontuli)
  • Test is done in Terveystalo, at Shopping Centre Revontuli (Koskikatu 27).

Coronavirus testing if you have symptoms

If you think you may have been infected with the coronavirus follow these steps

• Anyone with the slightest symptoms of a coronavirus infection are adviced to seek a laboratory test. The symptoms can be: fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, muscle pain, fatigue, runny nose, nausea, diarrhea.
  • You do not need to book an appointment, you can go straight to a test
  • The tests are free for visitors of Rovaniemi when you suspect coronavirus infection (Notice! If you need coronavirus test for departure see here):
    The Mehiläinen drive-in testing point is available at Sairaalakatu 1. The testing point is open Mon-Fri 7.30-14.30 and Sat-Sun 8.30-11.30. You don’t have to make an appointment. You can arrive by car, but also by walking or by bike.
    The Terveystalo testing point is located in the Revontuli shopping centre (Koskikatu 27). The testing point is open Mon-Fri 7.20-13.00. It is recommended that those who come for a test do not walk inside the shopping center but use the door outside.
  • Stay isolated until you receive the results of the test.
  • +358 (0)16 322 4800 / Emergency care at Lapland Central Hospital

NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY NUMBER: 112

Page updated 19.10.2021