Finland travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on Oct. 10, 2025, 4:23 a.m.
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The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

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COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern". According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

March 25, 2020, midnight

感染がさらに拡大する可能性があるので,最新情報を入手し,感染予防に努めてください。

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Lifting of infectious disease risk information for Mpox

Sept. 12, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●The infectious disease risk information level 1 (take extreme caution) regarding Mpox issued for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic will be lifted.
●Sporadical infections are still being seen around the world, so please stay up to date on the infection situation in your destination and take measures to prevent infection.

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

[Safety Information] Caution in light of the situation in the Middle East

Oct. 8, 2025, 1:05 a.m.
○Today marks two years since the attack on Israel by Palestinian armed forces on October 7, 2023.
Against the backdrop of tensions in the Middle East, terrorist incidents targeting Israeli interests and Jewish people are occurring frequently in Europe and the United States. Most recently, on Thursday, October 2nd, an attack occurred at a synagogue in Manchester, England, resulting in multiple civilian deaths and injuries, and the British police have classified the incident as a terrorist incident.
Attacks targeting Jewish facilities and individuals are more likely to occur around Jewish religious anniversaries and holidays, and the following anniversaries and holidays are scheduled for the future.
・Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles): October 6th to around October 13th ・Hanukkah (Festival of Lights): from around December 24th to around January 1st, 2026 ・Passover (Pesach): April 1st to April 8th, 2026 ○ Therefore, we ask that you take sufficient precautions to avoid being caught up in any unforeseen incidents. If you are caught up in an unforeseen incident, please pay attention to your surroundings and take steps to ensure your safety, such as by leaving the area immediately. Also, please take particular care when visiting places where large numbers of people gather.

○Our Embassy collects and analyzes information on crimes and accidents committed by Japanese residents and tourists. If you are the victim of a crime or accident, please report it to the police and also notify our Embassy.

(Reference information)
■What the Embassy can and cannot do https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00318.html
■Safety Guide https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100149657.pdf
■ If you become a victim of a crime (report to the police, etc.)
https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/ryoji-criminaldamage.html
■Lost and found in Finland https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00305.html
■Medical evacuation to Japan https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00481.html
■List of doctors who can speak Japanese https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00626.html
■Procedures for the unfortunate loss of a Japanese national traveling in the country https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00522.html
■List of Japanese/Finnish/English interpreters and translators https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00494.html
■ Passport-related procedures (a copy of your family register is required for reissue)
https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00114.html
■Overseas safety app for smartphones http://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/c_info/oshirase_kaian_app.html

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