06/23/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/23/2022 04:25
The EU has extended the regulation on the EU Digital COVID Certificate by one year until 30 June 2023. The regulation will ensure free movement in the EU even if the COVID-19 situation deteriorates in the future. All travellers should still check beforehand whether their country of destination requires the certificate upon arrival or for using services.
The EU Digital COVID Certificate was first introduced in June 2021. It was originally in force until 30 June 2022. Although the regulation is now extended by one year, the need for the certificate will be reassessed in six months' time. The EU wants to repeal the certificate as soon as the health situation allows it.
Countries may have different practices and rules for COVID-19 certificates that people need to follow when crossing borders. The Re-open EU websiteLink to an external websitecompiles information on travel instructions and restrictions in place in the EU Member States. Each Member State defines in its own legislation how COVID-19 certificates are used nationally.
In Finland, people can still get the EU Digital COVID Certificate from My Kanta Pages or from their local healthcare services. Anyone can get the certificate even if Finland no longer requires it on its borders.
Inquiries from the public about COVID-19 certificates in the My Kanta Pages
General advice:
Errors or shortcomings in COVID-19 certificates:
Certificate requirements of foreign countries and the certificate practices of ship operators and airlines:
Inquiries by the media
Outi Äyräs-Blumberg, Senior Specialist, [email protected], Ministry of Social Affairs and Health