Finland has dropped the need for fully vaccinated travellers from the UK to present a negative Covid-19 test result.
Visitors can use the UK’s proof of Covid-19 vaccination record and their final vaccine dose must have been administered at least seven days before travel.
The updated UK Foreign Office advice for Finland said: “You must present proof that you have been fully vaccinated to enter Finland, otherwise you will need to demonstrate an essential or compassionate reason to enter.”
It added: “Proof of a full series of vaccinations is valid for nine months. If you have had a booster shot, the proof of vaccination will be valid until further notice.
“Proof of recovery from Covid-19 will not be accepted for travellers from the UK demonstrating their Covid-19 status.”
NHS appointment cards from vaccination centres should not be used to demonstrate vaccine status.
The FCO advice also added: “If you’re not fully vaccinated, you will only be allowed to enter Finland if you can provide evidence of an essential or compassionate reason for entry. This does not include tourism.”
However, a visitor from the UK has recovered from Covid-19 and received one vaccine dose, they will be considered fully vaccinated by the Finnish authorities. They will need to show evidence for this on a single certificate.
Visitors born in 2007 or later are exempt from Finland’s Covid-19 entry requirements and they do not need to provide proof of vaccination or take a test, if they are accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult guardian.