Movement restrictions - Region of Uusimaa
On 15 April, the Government repealed the movement restrictions between Uusimaa and other regions. The restrictions were lifted immediately.
The decision to lift the restrictions is based on the assessment of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare concerning the development of the epidemic.
However, the Government continues to recommend that all unnecessary travel, such as leisure travel, be avoided also within Finland. Other measures and restrictions to limit the epidemic and protect the population must also be continued and followed.
- Press releasre: Government decided to lift the restrictions on movement in Uusimaa
- Press release: Restrictions on movement to and from Uusimaa enter into force on 28 March 2020
Further information and instructions on the movement restrictions
- A national police advisory helpline service is available at 0295 419 800 (standard local network/mobile rate) on weekdays between 8.00 and 16.15
Frequently asked questions about the restrictions on movement
-
You can if you live in a border community in Lapland. You do not need to self-isolate.
In all other cases, you need a permitted reason to enter Finland. Recreational travel is not permitted. In addition, you are recommended to self-isolate for 10 days. Check the guidelines on how to shorten the self-isolation period by getting two voluntary COVID-19 tests.
If you are staying in Finland for less than three days (72 hours), you do not need to self-isolate if you can present a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 72 hours prior to your arrival in Finland.
Check the exceptions applying to leisure boating and to people coming to Finland to practice the Saami people’s livelihood and culture.
Ministry of the Interior
-
If you live in a border community in Lapland, you do not need to self-isolate. If you are staying in Finland for less than three days (72 hours), you do not need to self-isolate if you can present a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 72 hours prior to your arrival in Finland.
In all other cases, you should self-isolate for 10 days. Check the guidelines on how to shorten the self-isolation period by getting two voluntary COVID-19 tests.
Check the exceptions applying to people coming to Finland to practice the Saami people’s livelihood and culture.
Ministry of the Interior
-
Special groups mean representatives of culture, sports and business life.
Inviting parties or employers must first submit an application to allow entry. Use the form for employers when applying for entry for work critical for the security of supply.
To start the special group procedure, you need to fill in an application providing the reasons why an exception should be made to the conditions of entry. You also need to submit a health security plan.
All special group applications should be sent directly to the Border Guard by email ([email protected]).
In your application, you should state the national relevance of the activities and the reasons why it is not possible to follow any other procedure. You should also provide information on the measures that will be taken to ensure adequate health security.
Employers or other inviting parties must present a health security plan for the person or group in question. The plan must comply with national guidelines, and where necessary consult local authorities responsible for communicable disease prevention and control.
The Border Guard will request opinions on the applications from the responsible ministries and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare or the regional health authority. After receiving the opinions, the Border Guard will issue its own opinion on the necessity of entry to the country based on the application and inform the applicant of its content. The final decision on entry will be made at the border control.
Ministry of the Interior
-
Yes, you can. Under section 9 of the Constitution of Finland, residents of Finland have the right to return to Finland. You are a resident of Finland if you have a residence permit issued by Finland.
If you are coming from a high-incidence country, you are recommended to self-isolate for 10 days. You can shorten the 10-day self-isolation period if you get two voluntary COVID-19 tests: the first test as soon as you arrive in Finland (e.g. at the airport or the port) and the second test in your home municipality after 72 hours at the earliest from taking the first test. If the second test is negative, you no longer need to self-isolate.
If you are staying in Finland for less than three days (72 hours), you do not need to self-isolate if you can present a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 72 hours prior to your arrival in Finland.
Check the exceptions applying to commuters from Estonia and Sweden, residents of border communities in Lapland and people coming to Finland to practice the Saami people’s livelihood and culture.
Ministry of the Interior
-
Yes, you can. Under section 9 of the Constitution of Finland, Finnish citizens always have the right to return to Finland.
If you are coming from a high-incidence country, you are recommended to self-isolate for 10 days. You can shorten the 10-day self-isolation period if you get two voluntary COVID-19 tests: the first test as soon as you arrive in Finland (e.g. at the airport or the port) and the second test in your home municipality after 72 hours at the earliest from taking the first test. If the second test is negative, you no longer need to self-isolate.
If you are staying in Finland for less than three days (72 hours), you do not need to self-isolate if you can present a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 72 hours prior to your arrival in Finland.
Check the exceptions applying to commuters from Estonia and Sweden, residents of border communities in Lapland and people coming to Finland to practice the Saami people’s livelihood and culture.
Ministry of the Interior
-
There is a heightened risk of spreading infections when travelling to Finland from countries where the incidence rate of COVID-19 is higher than in Finland. Finland wants to enable essential travel (such as commuting), while ensuring health security across Finland.
Ministry of the Interior
-
Travel within Finland is allowed as long as health and safety guidelines relating to coronavirus are observed.
All travel must be avoided when ill. During travel, it is important to observe good hand and respiratory hygiene. It is important to avoid unnecessary physical contact Tourism businesses must pay particular attention to cleaning, preparedness planning and training of staff.
Guidelines for the safe reopening of domestic tourism in Finland | tem.fi
-
The nationwide Police Customer Service
The national police helpline is available at +358 295 419 800 (local network charge / mobile phone charge) weekdays from 8.00 am to 4.15 pm. -
The effects of the coronavirus on police operations
Questions and answers on the effects of coronavirus on police operations. -
Coronavirus and the transport system, communication networks and services | lvm.fi
Questions and answers on restrictions on movement.