Positive news from Finland
The Finnish Government has submitted a bill to parliament allowing a crossing point on the Russian border to open, the Government Communications Department reported. This means that…
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The likelihood of the Finnish border opening is increasing!
Finland's Constitutional Law Committee has approved a bill authorising refusal of asylum and removal of refugees from the country. The law will allow the Russian border to reopen, news agency STT reported on 14 May.
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Good news: Finland may reopen the border!
Following adoption of the refugee law, Finland plans to reopen the border with Russia. Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen said that border checkpoints could open to passenger transport. He…
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Travel to Helsinki via Tallinn (Estonia): a solution is available!
As everyone knows, Finland's government closed its borders on 15 December 2023, effectively before it had time to reopen them. It did open two crossings nearest major cities such as Saint Petersburg and…
Read articleBorder reopening and resumption of services between Russia and Finland on 14 December 2023
Dear passengers, we are pleased to announce that, by decision of the Government of Finland, at 00:00 on the night of Wednesday to Thursday, 13–14 December 2023, the Vaalimaa–Torfyanovka (Saint Petersburg) and Niirala border crossings…
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Will Finland open the border on 14 December 2023?
So, will Finland open its borders on 14 December 2023? According to various sources, Finland plans to open its eastern borders on 14 December 2023. The eastern border is the entire border adjoining Russia, so…
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6 December 2023: Saint Petersburg–Tallinn–Helsinki service (by ferry) and return
A Saint Petersburg–Tallinn–Helsinki and Helsinki–Tallinn–Saint Petersburg service is planned for 6 December 2023, using a warm, comfortable coach. The journey takes only two hours longer than the usual trip to Helsinki.…
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From Helsinki by ferry via Tallinn: a new route. We continue working for you even after the border closures!
Following the closure of Finland's borders, we have developed a new route for you: the journey will now go by ferry via Tallinn. Travel time will increase by an average of two hours, but comfort and service will remain the same!
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How to reach Helsinki after the border closure on 18 November 2023
Dear passengers, because Finland has closed its eastern borders, we have had to change our routes. You can now travel with us from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki and back via…
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We will leave everything below to a 'bright future'. For now, let us return to the 'wonderful' present.
Read articleYou can enter Finland with a tourist visa
Russian citizens may still enter Finland on tourist visas to transit to countries outside the Schengen Area and in the reverse direction. This clarification was provided by the Border Guard…
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New entry rules for Finland!
New entry rules for Finland! 2 October 2022, 01:46. Dear passengers, we continue to fulfil our obligations to transport you to Finland! However, new Finnish border crossing rules have come into force,…
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Information for foreign nationals staying in Russia.
Information for foreign nationals staying in Russia. 29 July 2022 00:47. Restrictions have been lifted, but PCR testing remains for foreign nationals arriving in Russia, so please keep in mind PCR requirements for foreign nationals crossing the border into…
Read articleRemember the sanctions!
Dear passengers, please remember the sanctions imposed by the European Union on our country. The list of measures is extensive and unfortunately cannot be reproduced here in full. We will mention only the main and most…
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At last! All restrictions lifted from 15 July
At last! All restrictions lifted from 15 July. 5 July 2022, 08:55. The Russian authorities have decided to lift all Covid restrictions at the Russian Federation's land borders from 15 July. This means that from 15 July…
Read article1 July 2022: Finland opens to tourism
1 July 2022: Finland opens to tourism. 28 June 2022 03:26. Finland opens to tourism on 1 July 2022 — welcome news, but there is one caveat: our border remains closed to tourism; people may leave Russia through…
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Entry and exit information for foreign nationals
Entry and exit information for foreign nationals, 20 March 2020, 22:25. Dear customers, citizens of Moldova and Ukraine, and foreign nationals! We share everyone's concern about the situation and aim to take care…
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Temporary border closure!
Due to quarantine caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus, the authorities of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland have introduced restrictions on crossing the border.
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Customs law changes from 1 January 2019
New personal luggage allowances took effect on 1 January 2019. Individuals may bring the following goods for personal use into the EAEU customs territory without paying customs duties or taxes:
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Finns to open a trout farm in Russia
Finns to open a trout plant in Russia. 30 October 2017, 22:25. If we cannot go to the trout, the trout will come to us. Good news for fans of Finnish fish. If your visa has expired or you have no time for a shopping trip to…
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