Is Finland border open to Russia?

Finland will continue to impose restrictions on the travel by citizens of the Russian Federation on the basis of a government resolution issued on 6 July 2023. Non-essential travel by Russian citizens to Finland and through Finland to the rest of the Schengen area will continue to be restricted for the time being.



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It is patrolled by the Finnish Border Guard and the Border Guard Service of Russia, who also enforce border zones extending 0.1–3 km (0.06–2 mi) on the Finnish side and at least 7.5 km (4.7 mi) of on the Russian side. A permit is required for entry to these border zones.

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The Finland–Russia border barrier is under construction in Finland on the Finland–Russia border. Finland decided to build the border barrier in 2022 due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The barrier will be approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) long, covering roughly 15% of the 1,340-kilometre (830 mi) border.

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The best way to get from Helsinki to Russia is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 19h 41m.

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The list of countries that have also closed their borders to Russians includes Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. Similar to Czechia, the above-mentioned countries no longer permit entry for Russian tourists.

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