Covid-19 Information
Here you will find practical travel information for international travellers planning to visit Finland during the coronavirus pandemic.
Viada Tours and all our travel service providers comply with all health guidelines to ensure a safe and memorable travel experience to Finland.
Last update: 01.02.2022
NOTE: Due to the spread of the coronavirus, travel restrictions may change rapidly.
For information on entry requirements, please consult the COVID-19 website Finnish government information
Travelling from EU or Schengen countries to Finland
As of 01.02.2022 there are no entry restrictions for internal border traffic within the EU or the Schengen area. However, all passengers arriving in Finland must present the certificates laid down in the Communicable Diseases Act and comply with the decisions taken by the Regional State Administrative Agencies on compulsory health examinations.
More information: see these websites:
Finnish Border Guard e Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare.
Travelling from outside the EU or Schengen area to Finland
Restrictions on external border traffic will continue until 14.02.2022. Passengers may be allowed to enter Finland from any country if they present:
- a certificate of having received the complete COVID-19 vaccination series valid at least 7 days prior to entry. Click here to consult the approved vaccines. O
- a single certificate that the person has recovered from the COVID-19 virus and has a dose of vaccine. This is equivalent to a full COVID-19 vaccination series. O
- EU Digital COVID certificate attesting that the person has recovered from covid-19 within 6 months. The COVID certificate can be issued by countries that have joined the EU Digital COVID Certificate system. Click here to see the list of countries.
In addition of the above requirements, the person must have a negative COVID-19 test result of less than 48 hours. A PCR or antigen test result is acceptable.
All of the above requirements apply to persons born in 2006 or earlier.
Travelling with minors
Persons who meet the above requirements may enter Finland accompanied by minor children. Children must also have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate and a negative COVID-19 test result. These requirements apply to minors born in 2006 or earlier. Children born after 2007 do not have to participate in any health security measures. Please refer to the current health security guidelines on the Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare.
COVID-19 trials in Finland
Test on arrival:
If you need to take the COVID-19 test upon arrival in Finland, see FINENTRY
Exit tests:
If you feel sick when you travel to Finland and want to get tested or if you need a test to return to your home country, here is a list of private operators.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport:
Other places in the Helsinki region:
Services for travellers
Restrictions on the opening hours of food and beverage service businesses
will continue until the end of March. Read more from here.
This map indicates the opening hours of restaurants, cafés and bars in different regions of Finland. This information is updated every
Health and safety measures
General health and safety measures regarding coronavirus in Finland include avoiding physical contact, keeping a safe distance from other people, and observing good respiratory and hand hygiene. Finnish health authorities require the use of facemasks on public transport and recommend their use in situations where it is difficult to maintain safe distances from other people.
If you suspect that you may have contracted COVID-19, use the Coronavirus symptom checker to assess your condition first, if possible. If the symptom checker advises you to contact a health care professional, call the National Medical Helpline at 116117.
If your travel insurance includes medical insurance, contact the health care provider listed in the policy.
Finland's national emergency number is 112. Call the emergency number only in true emergency situations. In an emergency, you will receive treatment even if you do not have a municipality of residence in Finland. Possible medical expenses may be charged to you at a later date. The emergency number can be called free of charge from any telephone. No area code is required.