Restrictions on external border traffic extended until 13 March
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread. To safeguard the capacity of the healthcare system, restrictions on external border traffic will continue until 13.3. Some exemptions will however be made. The Government decided on these changes at its session on 10.2. and they will enter into force on 15.2.
Internal border control will end, restrictions on external border traffic will continue until 14 February
Internal border control, which was reinstated for traffic between Finland and all Schengen countries at the end of December, will end 31.1. In contrast, restrictions on external border traffic will continue until 14.2. The Government adopted a decision on the restrictions on external border traffic on 27.1. and the decision will enter into force on 1.2.
Restrictions on entry remain largely unchanged until 31 January
Internal border control will continue and the restrictions on entry will remain largely unchanged until 31.1. However, some exemptions will be made for people who cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19 for medical reasons. The Government decided on these changes at its session on 13.1. and they will enter into force on 17.1.
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Under certain conditions, Finland may assist voluntary return to the home country.
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