Extended

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Super-reduced VAT rate for masks extended to the first half of 2022

The Nomad Today 12/9/21

The goal is "to keep this product accessible to as many citizens as possible," the government said in a statement

Tourism

TRAVEL

Finland extends internal border controls until end of July

The Nomad Today 7/8/21

In practice the continuation of internal border control means that between 12 and 25 July the border authorities will first assess whether or not people can enter the country

Finland

EPIDEMIC

Finnish government extends entry restrictions until after elections

The Nomad Today 5/20/21

The 5-party coalition government does not want any unpleasant surprises ahead of the elections to be held on 13 June now that the polls do not predict good results for the ruling parties.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 25 May

The Nomad Today 4/22/21

Finland will remain a near-no-go territory despite the declining incidence of the coronavirus in recent weeks.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 30 April

The Nomad Today 3/31/21

The Ministry of the Interior especially reminds travelers from Estonia that  a holiday or work other than tasks that are considered essential for the functioning of society does not entitle…

Entrepreneurs in Finland

EPIDEMIC

Finland extends restaurant closures until 18 April

The Nomad Today 3/29/21

Restaurants may be open in the region of Lapland, with the exception of the municipality of Kittilä.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 17 April

The Nomad Today 3/12/21

Finland continues to restrict entry from all other Schengen countries except Iceland.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 18 March

The Nomad Today 2/19/21

Finland currently restricts entry from all other Schengen countries except Iceland.

Finland

REFORM

Finland to extend free compulsory education until the age of 18

The Nomad Today 10/16/20

Education and daily meals will be free of charge, along with textbooks and other materials needed for teaching. Young people finishing their comprehensive school education in spring 2021,…

Finland

LACK OF APPOINTMENTS

Migri extends deadline for identification due to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 10/2/20

Identification at a Finnish mission abroad or at one of Migri's service points in Finland is mandatory before applications can be processed.

Finland

INCLUDING TRANSPORT LICENCES

Finland to extend the validity of driving licences

The Nomad Today 5/28/20

Transport licences validity will be also extended in line with EU derogations.

Finland

Can I work while migri processes my extended residence permit application?

The Nomad Today 3/20/19

You must send your application in good time, before your old residence permit expires