Will Finland open its borders for the new year?
Ahead of the possible introductionFinland The law on the admission of tourists through special "tunnels", revived the British media.
In their publications, it is written that Finland should adopt a law according to which tourists from the EU and while “adjacent” to them the British will be able to come to Finland from November 23 without quarantine on condition of a negative test for coronavirus.
For Russians, it is important that Finland can open its borders with our country within the framework of tourist “tunnels” for Catholic Christmas, and on the New Year our compatriots will be able to relax in the hospitable country of blue lakes, northern lights, Joulupukka.
The new version of the law on the admission of tourists suggests several options. A negative coronavirus test result in the country of origin will be sufficient grounds to allow a tourist to travel to Finland for three days.
You will not have to take a coronavirus test at or during your stay at the border with Finland.
For a longer trip (3-7 days), a tourist must pass a second coronavirus test after 72 hours in Finland, but will not need quarantine.
For longer-term visitors, the assessment of measures will be carried out at the border by an infectious disease doctor.
From November 23, if the law passes approval, under these rules, tourists from the EU will already be allowed to enter Finland, including from countries where the situation with the coronavirus is worse than in Finland itself. By Christmas, the exemptions could be extended to other tourist markets, including the border Russian market, to save the New Year tourist season in Lapland.
Details are not yet clear, but according to Yle, the practice of "tourism bubbles" and tests may be used as a basis. The main task is to minimize the risk of contact and infection between groups of tourists, staff, local residents. Exactly how the “security tunnels” will be organized is not yet clear.
The Lapland Chamber of Commerce has expressed displeasure at the delays in an open letter to the government. “We are aware of the worsening pandemic situation in countries of departure from Central Europe ... regardless of the current situation, Lapland’s tourism industry still requires quick, clear and understandable solutions,” said Niina Pietikäinen, chair of the House Committee on Tourism.
Source: tourprom
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