Finland customs
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Get import & export customs regulations, restricted items and food restrictions before travelling to Finland. Items allowed to import is Medicines for personal use, up to three months' worth. Prohibited items is Dangerous objects such as brass knuckles, throwing stars, weapons disguised as other objects, and electric batons. Some of restricted items are Firearms and ammunition require a permit from theFinnish Police.
Import Regulations
Free to import items into Finland
Tobacco
- 200 cigarettes;
- 100 cigarillos;
- 50 cigars;
- 250g of smoking tobacco; or
- A proportional combination of these goods (such as 100 cigarettes and 50 cigarillos).
Alcohol
- There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
- Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Currency
- There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
- Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Other items
- Medicines for personal use, up to three months' worth.
- Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €430 when travelling by air or sea.
- Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €300 when travelling by land.
Prohibited items into Finland
- Dangerous objects such as brass knuckles, throwing stars, weapons disguised as other objects, and electric batons.
- Counterfeit and pirated products.
Restricted items into Finland
- Firearms and ammunition require a permit from theFinnish Police.
- Medications classed as narcotics are subject to certain restrictions. For further information, please visit Finnish CustomsMedicines.
- Animals are subject to a mandatory health inspection at the first point of entry on EU territory. They must also have a microchip or tattoo, and have been properly vaccinated against rabies. A Common Veterinary Entry Document certifying the healthy inspection must be provided with the customs declaration. Pets travelling within the EU must have a valid pet passport. For further information, please visit theFinnish Food Safety Authority.
- Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits. For further information, please visit the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE).
- Certain plants, fruit and vegetables from non-EU countries require a phytosanitary certificate, and inspection on arrival in Finland. For further information, please visit theFinnish Environment Institute (SYKE).
- Meat and dairy products from outside the EU are generally prohibited except a small amount for personal consumption. For further information, please visit Finnish CustomsFood.
- Products of animal origin such as milk powder and baby food can be brought in in baggage as long as they are still packaged and do not require refrigeration.
- Up to 20kg per person of fish and fishery products may be brought along from both EU and non-EU countries.
- Infant formula, baby food, and food for medical purposes can be brought in in baggage as long as they are still packaged and do not require refrigeration.
Finland travel details
Export Regulations
Free to export items from Finland
No rules presentProhibited items from Finland
- All items on the prohibited import list.
Restricted items from Finland
- There are no restrictions on the export of currency if leaving for another EU country. Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared when leaving the EU.
- Protected species and products protected under CITES. A permit is required for export.
- Cultural goods may require an export licence from theNational Board of Antiquities.
Finland visa advice
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