Finland is part of the Schengen area for freedom of movement. If you are a citizen of the European Union, you will not need to make a declaration when entering Finland . The sections below will first deal with travel within the EU and then with immigration from outside the EU.
Travel within the member countries of the EU
Travelers entering from another EU country may import purchases exempt from
tax without restrictions on quantity or value. Through the new EU legislation
even the earlier restrictions regarding alcoholic beverages and tobacco products
have ceased to apply. However, these products may only be imported exempt from
tax as presents, or for the travelers' own or their families' use. For
the countries which joined EU on 1st May 2004, except Cyprus and Malta , the
import of tobacco products exempt from tax will be restricted under the so called
transition period.
Travelers and immigrants coming from outside the EU
Travelers entering Finland from outside the EU may import the following products
without duties or other taxes as presents or for their own or their families'
use. A person residing in a country outside the European
Economic Area, arriving in Finland by land or by sea from a country outside
the European Economic Area and staying in Finland for purposes other than transit
for a maximum duration of 72 hours is not allowed to import alcoholic beverages.
| Age limit |
Alcoholic drinks |
| 20 or over |
1 liter strong alcohol of more than 22% or |
| 18 or over |
2 liters aperitif (under 22 %) or sparkling wines and
2 liters of other wines and
16 liters of beer |
| Age limit |
Tobacco |
| 17 or over |
200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos (max. 3 g each) or
50 cigars or 250 g pipe tobacco or loose cigarette tobacco |
| In addition to the above, a traveler arriving
in Finland from outside the European Union may bring in the same quantities
of tobacco products and alcoholic beverages free of tax as may be brought
in free of tax from another EU country, provided that he can prove that
the products have been purchased and taxes paid in another member state.
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Perfumes |
| |
50 g perfumes or 0.25 liter toilet water |
| Age limit |
Tea and coffee |
| 15 or over |
100 g tea or 40 g tea extract and
500 g coffee or 200 g coffee extract or concentrate |
| In addition to the above and their own luggage,
travelers may import personal goods free of tax up to the maximum value
of EURO 185.01. This includes the value of imported beer. |
Alcoholic beverages containing not more than 22 per cent ethyl alcohol by volume comprise aperitif wines, vermouths, port wines, madeiras and sherries and long drinks.
Strong alcoholic beverages containing over 22 per cent ethyl alcohol by volume comprise brandies, whiskies, rums, liqueurs, punches, bitters, cocktails, strong aperitifs and spirits.
The importation of kits for making alcoholic drinks is prohibited.
Vaccination certificate requirements: No vaccination requirements for any international traveler.
Currency regulations: There are no restrictions on the
importation or exportation of currency.
Foodstuffs: Dairy and egg products, fish and fish products and
meat and meat products may be imported from EU countries without restriction
to be consumed by the traveler himself or his family.
Travelers entering Finland from outside the EU may import no more than 1 kg
dairy and egg products, 1 kg fish and fish products and 1 kg of meat or meat
products originating in countries from where these products may be imported
to the EU.
Endangered animals and plants and products, including souvenirs, made
of them: A permit is needed for the export and import of endangered
species of animals and plants and products made of them (e.g. furs from wild
cat species, wolves, and bears etc., whale products, birds of prey and parrots,
many reptiles and reptile products, corals, orchids and cactuses).
More Information: Finnish Environment Institute, tel. +358-(0)9-403 000, telefax +358-(0)9-4030 0791.
Pharmaceutical products: The importation of pharmaceutical products
and certain toxicants and the importation and exportation of narcotics, and
radioactive substances is prohibited without a proper permit. For his own use
a traveler may, however, bring in medicine from a country of the European
Economic Area (EU-countries, Norway , Iceland and Liechtenstein) for
a maximum of. one year's treatment and from another countries for a maximum
of three months' treatment. A traveler is allowed to bring medicine considered
to be narcotic drugs for his or her own use for a maximum of 14 days' treatment.
For importation of medicine available in Finland only a doctor's prescription
is needed.
Firearms: A license must be obtained for firearms and ammunition
imported by a traveler for his own use. This is issued by the police at the
place of importation or beforehand from the police in the traveler's place
of residence. Sharp-edged weapons may not be imported.
More Information: Ministry of Interior, Police Department, tel. +358-(0)9-1601.
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