Finland Travel Risk Overview
Is Finland safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Finland scores 19/100 on our travel risk index (Low). The US State Department rates Finland Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 13 Mar 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Finland has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 19 out of 100 (low risk tier); city-level files are available for 14 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Finland, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Finland assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 8, 2026
Finland maintains a low-risk travel safety profile with a baseline composite score of 19 out of 100 and a US State Department Level 1 advisory. Travelers should also be aware of the Level 1 global Dengue health notice issued by the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 09:02 UTC
How safe is Finland to visit in 2026?
Finland currently sits at 19/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's five-layer score, which puts it in the low-risk tier. Travelers can usually treat Finland as a low-friction destination with standard precautions; the per-city files below cover any city-specific concerns. The full live US State Department advisory text for Finland, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Helsinki, Turku, Espoo), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: security (22/100) and natural hazards (25/100).
Finland's score of 19 is higher than the scores of 5% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 14 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 1 |
|---|---|
| Average composite | 25/100 |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Exercise normal precautionin Finland. Summary not available
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Finland. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
The Health section was updated - travel health information (Public Health Agency of Canada)
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Finland set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Finnish Embassy in the UK. Passport validity requirements Finland follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago, making it invalid for entry to the Schengen area have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be w
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Aug 11, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Finland
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Oct 16, 2026 Score Change Äänekoski risk score moved from 17 to 19 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 16, 2026 Score Change Eurajoki risk score moved from 16 to 17 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 16, 2026 Score Change Eura risk score moved from 18 to 19 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
City Risk Files in Finland
Showing 14 destination files with city-specific safety data in Finland, ranked by demand and population.
Helsinki
Tier AUusimaa
Turku
Tier BVarsinais-Suomi
Espoo
Tier BUusimaa
Lahti
Tier BPäijät-Häme
Tampere
Tier BPirkanmaa
Sastamala
Tier BPirkanmaa
Raseborg
Tier BUusimaa
Kankaanpää
Tier BSatakunta
Jyväskylä
Tier BKeski-Suomi
Hollola
Tier BPäijät-Häme
Vantaa
Tier BUusimaa
Klaukkala
Tier BUusimaa
Oulu
Tier BPohjois-Pohjanmaa
Kuopio
Tier BPohjois-Savo
All towns in Finland (118 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Finland
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Finland - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
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Traveller notes from government advice
Local laws and customs
Illegal drugs
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, are prohibited, even in small quantities. Severe penalties apply for possessing, using, buying or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through airports. You should expect long jail sentences of up to 10 years and heavy fines.
Airports in Finland have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 11 Aug 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Finland set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Finnish Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
Finland follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must:
have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago, making it invalid for entry to the Schengen area
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 11 Aug 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Finland as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Finland. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Finland
The most weather-stable two-month window for Finland is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 14°C to 21°C and monthly rain averages 76 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; August is the wettest typical month at about 77 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 5, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Diplomatic assistance
Embassies in Helsinki
Beninin kunniakonsulaatti and Cuban Embassy in Finland with concurrent accreditation to Estonia & Latvia and Lithuania attention and 3 other embassies are mapped in Helsinki.
OpenStreetMap coverage is a location aid, not an official diplomatic directory. Before travel, save the address and emergency contact details published by your own foreign ministry.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| General emergency | 112 |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Is Finland safe to visit right now?
Yes, Finland is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations. Specific cities and regions can differ — check the city files below. Composite baseline: 19/100 (Low risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Finland?
The current US State Department advisory level for Finland is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Finland in October 2026?
For October 2026, the baseline composite for Finland is 19/100 (Low risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Finland?
City-specific files for Finland are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Finland were last reviewed on May 18, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Finland?
July–August is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Finland is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 14°C to 21°C and monthly rain averages 76 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Finland?
The stored 1991-2020 normals do not cross this site's seasonal hazard thresholds; check a short-range forecast before departure.
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