Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. Older people and those with underlying medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, or cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. Anyone can get sick with COVID-19 and become seriously ill or die at any age.
The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the disease and how the virus spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by staying at least 1 metre apart from others, wearing a properly fitted mask, and washing your hands or using an alcohol-based rub frequently. Get vaccinated when it’s your turn and follow local guidance.
The virus can spread from an infected person’s mouth or nose in small liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe. These particles range from larger respiratory droplets to smaller aerosols. It is important to practice respiratory etiquette, for example by coughing into a flexed elbow, and to stay home and self-isolate until you recover if you feel unwell.
Stay informed:
- Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare: Coronavirus COVID-19 – Latest UpdatesLink to an external website
- Finnish Government: Information and advice on coronavirusLink to an external website
- General information on the COVID-19 passport is available on the website of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

COVID-19 testing in Finland
If you need to take COVID-19 test when arriving in Finland please refer to the FINENTRY for managing the coronavirus testing required for entry.
If you feel sick when travelling in Finland and wish to be tested or if you need a test for returning to you home country, please see the list of private operators here:
Travelling from EU or Schengen countries to Finland
As of 1st of February 2022 there are no entry restrictions on internal border traffic within the EU or Schengen area. However, all passengers (born in 2006 or earlier) arriving in Finland have to go through health security measures. Health security measures may include checking certificates or COVID-19 tests. No COVID-19 tests are required at any point if you can present:
- a certificate of having received complete and valid COVID-19 vaccination series at least 7 days prior to entry. Please refer to the Finnish institute for health and welfare for the approved vaccines. Please note: A certificate of a full series of vaccinations is valid for 9 months (270 days). After this, a booster shot is required. After the booster shot, the certificate is valid until further notice. OR
- a single certificate that the person has recovered from COVID-19 virus and has gotten one dose of vaccine. It is equated to a complete COVID-19 vaccination series. Please note: A certificate is valid for 9 months (270 days) after vaccination. After this, a booster shot is required. After the booster shot, the certificate is valid until further notice. OR
- EU digital COVID certificate that proves the person has recovered from COVID-19 within 6 months.
If you don’t have any of the certificates listed above you must have a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test result of less than 72 hours OR a certificate of having received the first dose in the COVID-19 vaccination series OR you must have a COVID-19 test at the point of entry. In addition you must have a second COVID-19 test within 3 to 5 days of arriving in Finland.
Please refer to the Finnish institute for health and welfare website for more information regarding health security measures.
Travelling from outside of the EU or Schengen area to Finland
Restrictions on external border traffic will continue until 13th of March 2022. Person may be granted entry into Finland from any country if they present:
- a certificate of having received complete and valid COVID-19 vaccination series at least 7 days prior to entry. Please refer to the Finnish institute for health and welfare for the approved vaccines. Please note: A certificate of a full series of vaccinations is valid for 9 months (270 days). After this, a booster shot is required. After the booster shot, the certificate is valid until further notice. OR
- a single certificate that the person has recovered from COVID-19 virus and has gotten one dose of vaccine. It is equated to a complete COVID-19 vaccination series. Please note: a certificate is valid for 9 months (270 days) after vaccination. After this, a booster shot is required. After the booster shot, the certificate is valid until further notice. OR
- EU digital COVID certificate that proves the person has recovered from COVID-19 within 6 months. The COVID certificate can be issued from countries which have joined the EU Digital COVID Certificate system. Please find the country list from here.
- All the above-mentioned requirements apply to persons born in 2006 or earlier.
Travelling with minors
Persons who meet the requirements above may enter Finland accompanied by minor children. Children born 2007 or later do not have to take part in any health security measures. For more information check the current health safety guidelines on Finnish institute for health and welfare website.
Green list countries
There are no entry restrictions for residents of the countries and regions on the EU’s green list. Countries on the green list mean countries with a sufficiently good epidemiological situation for which the Council of the European Union has decided to allow free travel to the EU.
For official information and more details on these entry requirements, please refer to the Finnish Border Guard and the Finnish institute for health and welfare. More information on entry requirements is also available on the Finnish Government’s COVID-19 pages.


