Entry, passports and customs
Visa rules, the Schengen 90/180 count, the documents to carry, which border crossings are open and the limits for alcohol, tobacco, cash and food at the Finnish border.
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Can you get a Finnish passport urgently?
Yes.
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Can you travel abroad with a Finnish identity card?
Yes.
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Do you need a passport to travel to Åland?
Åland is an autonomous region of Finland and part of the Schengen area, so you do not go through passport control.
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Can you visit other Schengen countries with a visa issued by Finland?
Yes.
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Do children need their own passport to travel to Finland?
Yes.
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Can Nordic citizens travel to Finland without a passport?
Yes.
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Which customs channel should you choose when you arrive in Finland?
Choose the green channel if you arrive from outside the EU and your goods are within the allowances.
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Is pepper spray legal in Finland?
No, not without a permit.
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Can you bring a knife into Finland?
Yes.
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What do you need to bring a dog or cat to Finland?
From an EU country, a dog, cat or ferret needs a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport.
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Is CBD oil legal in Finland?
In Finland CBD is regulated as a medicine.
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Do you need a Schengen certificate for medicines when travelling to Finland?
If you bring a medicine classified as a narcotic, such as strong painkillers or some ADHD and sleep medicines, from another Schengen country, you need a Schengen certificate and can bring at most 30 days' supply.
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How much medicine can you bring into Finland?
From an EEA country, meaning the EU, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, you can bring prescription and over-the-counter medicines for your own use up to one year's supply.
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Can you bring food into Finland from outside the EU?
From outside the EU you are not allowed to bring meat, meat products, milk or milk products into Finland, and this includes sandwiches with ham or cheese.
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Do you need to declare cash when entering Finland?
You must declare cash worth 10,000 euros or more when you enter or leave the EU through Finland.
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What is the duty-free allowance when entering Finland from outside the EU?
If you arrive from outside the EU by plane or ship, you can bring goods worth up to 430 euros without paying duty or tax.