COVID-19 Information and Resources for U.S. Grantees

Before departing

Department of State - COVID-19 information page
U.S. Embassy in Finland - COVID-19 in Finland
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) - Travel and the coronavirus pandemic
Finnish Immigration Service - Information on the services of the Finnish Immigration Service during the pandemic
WHO - Information about the pandemic

Before you begin your travel to Finland, read the following

U.S. Embassy in Finland
CDC - Travel and COVID-19
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter
Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Raja.fi - Finnish Border Control’s instructions on entering Finland
Air Travel during COVID-19 and Checklist for passengers
Information on residence permits on the Fulbright Finland Foundation website
It is recommended to use the FINENTRY website before entering Finland. It's a service that aims to make it easier to travel to Finland during the coronavirus pandemic.

Information about the COVID-19 situation in Finland

Finnish Government - Restrictions in Finland
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare - Latest updates on COVID-19 in Finland
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health - Coronavirus in Finland
Infofinland - Health care services in Finland
YLE (Finland’s National Public Broadcasting Company) - Latest news about coronavirus in Finland
THL map - Confirmed coronavirus cases in Finland (arcgis.com)
Covid epidemic and vaccination stats from Finland and the world | yle.fi

Remember also to review the guidelines at your host institution before your departure to Finland. Do not hesitate to contact your program coordinator at the Fulbright Finland Foundation with any questions or concerns.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Save the emergency number 112 into your phone and upload the 112 Suomi application

While in Finland

Information about travelling during your Fulbright grant period

Testing and Tracing

Testing - If you have symptoms, use Omaolo! https://www.omaolo.fi/
Tracing – Download the Corona app - Download app – Koronavilkku

COVID-19 tests

Before travelling abroad, you can book an appointment at a private healthcare provider and ask for a coronavirus test certificate (in English) required for travelling.