Finland to restrict entry from Southern Africa due to new virus variant

NordenBladet — As of 15.00 on Sunday 28 November, Finland will restrict entry into the country at its external borders for travellers who have been in Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia or Zimbabwe during the 14 days prior to their arrival in Finland. The Government adopted a decision on the matter on 28 November.In line with the decision, travellers who have been in one of the above-mentioned African countries will not be able to enter Finland by presenting a certificate of full vaccination against COVID-19.  A person may enter Finland from these countries only if they have an essential reason for doing so, such as compelling family matters or another compelling personal reason.The entry into force of the Government’s previous decision from 25 November 2021 has been moved up so that the decision will enter into force on 28 November at 15.00. Namibia will be removed from the list of countries appended to the previous decision.See the websites below for more information on the entry restrictions and health security requirements in place.

Source: Valtioneuvosto.fi