COVID-19 Information and Resources for U.S. Grantees
Please review these resources when planning your departure to Finland.
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
If you decide to 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.
While in Finland
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
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.
