Coronavirus/ COVID-19
For information related to the Coronavirus situation in Finland please consult the websites of the Finnish authorities: Government of Finland Finnish Border Guard Visit Finland.
For information about the Coronavirus situation in Switzerland the Federal Office of Public Health FOPH informs and publishes recommendations for travellers accordingly.
Travelling to Switzerland from Finland
To see what rules apply to your own particular situation when entering or transiting Switzerland, consult the online Travelcheck.
Entering Switzerland (PDF, 121.5 kB, English)
In Finland the following companies among others carry out PCR or antigen tests: Mehiläinen, Pihlajalinna (in Cooperation with Finnair), Aava, Terveystalo, 9lives, Medipulssi and PR2y (not exhaustive list and for information purposes only).
Everyone entering Switzerland must present a completed entry form (rare exceptions may apply, please refer to art. 3 of the COVID-19 Ordinance on International Passenger Transport). It is important to fill out the electronic entry form on a computer or smartphone at the earliest 48 hours before the travel in order to receive a QR code by email. This code needs to be kept at hand for inspection upon arrival in Switzerland. The controlling authority can impose a fine if the entry form is not completed or if the information provided is false.
Federal government measures to combat the coronavirus
More information about the current situation is published on the website of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health. For further questions please call the Infoline: +41 58 463 00 00 (daily from 6am to 11pm).
Information for Swiss nationals permanently living in Finland (PDF, 299.5 kB, German)
Information for Swiss nationals who plan a trip to Finland
Before travelling please consider the instructions given by the Government of Finland , Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare and Finnish Border Guard as well as the information of Visit Finland .
The FDFA calls on Swiss nationals travelling abroad to register on the "Travel Admin App". Press release 19.03.2020.
Numerous countries, including those you might cross on your trip to Finland, have introduced measures at the points of entry on their territory. It is recommended to inquire before the trip at the Embassy or Consulate of the country of destination and of any transit countries about the current measures.
Addresses of the foreign Embassies and Consulates in Switzerland
