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Updated 29.11.2021

Latest updates on travelling to Finland

Restrictions by Border Guard

As of 26 July 2021, the restrictions by the Border Guard on entry have been lifted in all traffic arriving in Finland from EU- and Schengen countries. However the below mentioned health requirements (Health checks) will remain in force.

The restrictions concerning external border traffic will continue until 19.12.2021 in order to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 and its virus variants. External border traffic, or traffic crossing the external border, refers to traffic between Finland and a state that does not belong to the Schengen area.

As of 26 July 2021, travellers over 16 years of age from all the countries can enter Finland if they have proof of valid full vaccination against COVID-19 prior the arrival (no less than 7 days from the last dose). A list of vaccines accepted in Finland is provided by the Finnish institute for health and welfare here
– Those traveling to Finland should take into account that a certificate of having recovered from COVID-19 within the past six months does still permit entry to Finland only for citizens of the EU and Schengen areas and those living in an EU or Schengen areas.
People may enter Finland from third countries on the EU’s green list.
– Entry from third countries other than those on the EU’s green list is allowed only for essential reasons or for those who have proof of valid full vaccination against COVID-19. More information: https://raja.fi/en/guidelines-for-border-traffic-during-pandemic
As of 28 November 2021 Travellers who have been in Botswana, Eswatini (Swaziland), South Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia or Zimbabwe during the last 14 days will not be able to enter Finland by presenting a certificate of full vaccination against COVID-19. A person may enter Finland from these countries only if they have an essential reason for doing so, such as compelling family matters or another compelling personal reason. More information

Health checks and COVID-19 testing at Finland’s borders
People arriving in Finland from high-risk countries will be directed to undergo a health check. People over 16 years of age arriving in Finland must have proof of one of the following:

full vaccination against COVID-19 at least 7 days prior to arrival in Finland. Please refer to the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare for the approved vaccines.
recovery from COVID-19 within the past six months
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
– in this case, a test is also required within 3–5 days of arrival. Please avoid contact with others while waiting for your test results.
Those who arrive in Finland without proof of vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test or recovery from COVID-19 must be tested twice:
- as soon as they 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
- and a second time within 3–5 days. The tests are free of charge.
- Please avoid contact with others while waiting for your test results.

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

People arriving from low-risk countries will not be directed to a health check at the point of entry and do not need to be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival.

The Government has issued a decree on countries and regions where the incidence of COVID-19 or the prevalence of virus variants does not pose a particular risk of spreading the epidemic. The decree will be amended if the epidemiological situation so requires.

If a person arriving in Finland refuses to be tested for COVID-19, they may be punished with a fine.

Updated information about coronavirus situation in Lapland and related news you can find from the Koronaturvallinenlappi.fi website. The website is maintained by the Lapland Healthcare District, Länsi-Pohja Healthcare District and House of Lapland

The official information on travel to Finland:

Finnish Government – Information and advice on the coronavirus
Finnish Border Guard

FINENTRY – speed up the arrival process

Instructions for covid-19 testing when arriving to Rovaniemi airport

Other important sites:

Guidelines for travellers by Finnish institute for health and welfare
Practical information for travellers to Finland by Visit Finland

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