Finland: Finnish Government Interior Ministry issued a press release on Thursday (January 27), announcing to end the Internal border control on 31 January, which was reinstated for traffic between Finland and all Schengen countries at the end of December. Restrictions on external border traffic will continue until 14 February.
Entry restrictions for non-Schengen EU countries will also be lifted entirely as of 1 February due to the end of internal border control.
Negative test result required from people arriving from outside the EU and the Schengen area
Restrictions on external border traffic will continue until 14 February. Those arriving in Finland from outside the EU and the Schengen area are required to present a certificate of full vaccination against COVID-19 or proof of recovery from COVID-19 less than six months prior to entry. In addition, they are required to present a negative COVID-19 test certificate issued less than 48 hours prior to entry. This requirement applies to those born in 2006 or earlier.
Certificates will not be required from Finnish citizens, foreign nationals residing permanently in Finland, or persons who have an essential reason for entry, such as compelling family matters or another compelling personal reason.
Requirements under the Communicable Diseases Act apply to all passengers
However, all passengers arriving in Finland are required to present certificates laid down in the Communicable Diseases Act and comply with the decisions made by the Regional State Administrative Agencies on compulsory health examinations.
Passengers must have a vaccination certificate or a certificate of recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test certificate (less than 72 hours). Passengers who do not have any of the above-mentioned certificates will be directed to a COVID-19 test at the point of entry.
With certain exceptions, the requirements apply to all those born in 2006 or earlier.
Finnish travellers should note that while they are allowed to enter Finland without a test, other countries and airlines may have their own testing requirements.