Across the border by car
Dear traveller,
Are you departing from or arriving in Finland? Check our instructions to find out more.
Please note!
Import and export sanctions on goods also apply to private individuals crossing the Finnish-Russian border
The EU has imposed extensive sanctions on Russia due to the attack on Ukraine. The sanctions also apply to many consumer products. For example, you are not allowed to bring in extra fuel from Russia to Finland. Persons arriving in Finland by road from Russia and persons travelling to Russia should check the restrictions and prohibitions before they travel.
There are restrictions on the import of cars registered in Russia as of 16 September 2023. Read more on the website of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and in the press release by Finnish Customs.
Travellers on vacation should not bring boats or personal watercraft from Russia to Finland, because they cannot be returned to Russia.
Currently, you cannot bring pleasure boats or personal watercraft from Finland to Russia.
Import and export sanctions on goods also apply to private individuals crossing the Finnish-Russian border
Russian attack on Ukraine
Read more about the consequences of the Russian attack against Ukraine.
I’m arriving in Finland from a country outside the EU
I’m leaving Finland
What should I do at Customs?
