Finland travel restrictions & quarantine rules

For entry into Finland

International travel to Finland is permitted, this also applies to travel into the Åland Islands.
There are currently no requirements in place, such as quarantine or health testing.
For more details Finnish Government

Government measures

In addition to safety guidelines, preventative health measures such as frequent hand washing and social distancing are encouraged to combat further outbreaks. Information relating to the COVID-19 response in Finland can be found at https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions

Use of masks

Face masks are not required but the use of a mask or covering is recommended when in public spaces.

Public transport

Public transportation is operating as usual.

Restaurants

Restaurants are open as usual.

Bars

Bars are open as usual.

Nightclubs

Nightclubs are open as usual.

Shops

Shops are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing.

On return

Vaccination required

Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. Certificates must be in English or in Chinese.
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 and received one dose of vaccination, at least 14 days before departure, are also considered fully vaccinated.
There are exemptions for non-vaccinated citizens and residents.
Full details can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html

Test/medical certificate required

Proof of a negative rapid antigen test, taken within the previous 24 hours, must be provided on departure.
Test certificates must be in English or Chinese.

Testing on arrival

A nucleic acid test will be administered upon arrival and apart from the transfer from the airport, proof of a negative test result is required to leave the place of residence.

Additional test requirements

Daily rapid antigen testing is required for the first 5 days after arrival. Additionally, travelers must undergo a PCR test on day 2.
Daily antigen results can be reported via the 'Electronic COVID-19 monitoring & surveillance system' (eCMSS). Instructions can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/eCMSSLogin.pdf

In Finland, providing proof of full vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test result is required to access, such as bars and restaurants, museums, swimming pools, large events.
The use of facemasks is recommended throughout the country.
Finnish health authorities recommend to keeping a distance of at least 2-metres from others.
The hygiene requirements for events are in force. Restrictions may also restrict the number of customers or prohibit events altogether. The restrictions are based on an assessment of the risk of infection at the event.
Decisions on restrictions concerning events and gatherings are made by a municipality, or by a Regional State Administrative Agency if the decisions apply to several municipalities.
Information on current restrictions by region: Restrictions on events and gatherings | Regional State Administrative Agency (https://bit.ly/3NhvjlX)
Non-essential shops are open with the following safety measures: limitation of the number of visitors, physical distancing and guidance on personal hygiene.
Some tourist accommodations are forced to keep their services closed due to lack of customers as well as financial reasons.