Reviewed: 6 December 2023, 15:26 NZDT
Still current at: 27 April 2024

COVID-19

If you are planning international travel at this time, please read our COVID-19 related travel advice here, alongside our destination specific travel advice below.

Exercise increased caution

Exercise increased caution in Finland (level 2 of 4).

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Finland

Terrorism
Terrorist groups, individuals returning to Europe from areas of conflict, and individuals adhering to various forms of extremist ideologies, continue to make threats to conduct attacks in Finland and across Europe.

The Finnish Security Intelligence Service (SUPO) maintains a national terrorism threat level in response to terrorist attacks in Europe and elsewhere. The current alert level is available on the Finnish SUPO website.

On 18 August 2017, several people were stabbed in downtown Turku, in the southwest of Finland. Police arrested the attacker and four others, and treated the incident as an act of terrorism.

New Zealanders in Finland are advised to keep themselves informed of potential risks to safety and security by monitoring the media and other local information sources. We recommend following any instructions issued by the local authorities and exercising vigilance in public places, particularly at tourist sites, shopping areas and transport hubs.

Crime
Petty crime such as bag snatching, passport theft and pickpocketing occurs in Finland and is common in tourist areas, in cities and on public transport.

We advise New Zealanders to be alert to their surroundings at all times and take steps to safeguard and secure their personal belongings.

While violent crime is uncommon, foreigners may be the targets of opportunistic crime, such as pickpocketing or robbery.

General travel advice
Finland closed all land border crossings with Russia from 30 November 2023. Check the Finnish Border Guard website for details of border closures.

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe and can include heavy fines or lengthy imprisonment.

New Zealanders travelling or living in Finland should have a comprehensive travel insurance policy in place that includes provision for medical evacuation by air.

New Zealanders in Finland are advised to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Travel tips

The New Zealand Embassy Stockholm, Sweden is accredited to Finland

Street Address 6 Skarpögatan, Östermalm 115 93, Stockholm, Sweden Postal Address New Zealand Embassy, 6 Skarpögatan, Östermalm 115 93, Stockholm, Sweden Telephone +46 8 400 172 70 Emergency Telephone +64 99 20 20 20 (New Zealand) Email NZEmbassyStockholm@mfat.govt.nz Web Site https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/europe/sweden/new-zealand-embassy/ Hours Mon - Fri, 9am - 4pm. Visitors to the embassy are by appointment only.