Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on travel

NordenBladet — The COVID-19 pandemic has affected tourism in many ways, and even experienced travellers may encounter unexpected situations. We recommend that you plan and find out about matters in advance to make sure that your journey proceeds as planned. The Consular Services of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs approaches travellers in a letter with a number of tips on how to cope in various situations. Each country makes its own decisions on the entry of travellers and the conditions for entry. Airlines and shipping companies may also have their own regulations and restrictions for travellers. Always check the information before travelling.Dear reader,Countries around the world are affected by COVID-19 to a different extent and variants of the virus come and go. Restrictions are lifted and reintroduced – often very quickly without early warning. If you are transiting to your travel destination through several countries, you may find that practices vary from country to country. Airlines and shipping companies may also have their own regulations and restrictions for travellers. It may be difficult for travellers to find and understand the rules.Each country makes its own decisions on the entry of travellers and the conditions for entry. Countries may also impose restrictions that everyone staying in its territory – including travellers – must follow. Failure to comply with them may lead to fines or other measures. Please contact the authorities of your country of transit or destination for more information. Always check the information before travelling.If necessary, contact the nearest embassy of your country of destination. You can find a list of missions of foreign states in Finland at the Ministry’s website. When you are making travel plans, please visit Re-open EU (europa.eu) to get the latest information on the COVID-19 situation in the EU and on the various restrictions in place.

Source: Valtioneuvosto.fi