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Government: Finland to continue restrictions at eastern border to manage the situation

Publication date 12.12.2023 15.01
Press release

– Government prepared to take further measures

Finland will continue restrictions at the eastern border. The border crossing points will remain closed, with the exception of the border crossing points of Vaalimaa and Niirala, which will be opened for traffic on Thursday 14 December. The Government will close the entire eastern border again if instrumentalised migration at the eastern border continues.

Read more: Finland to continue restrictions at eastern border to manage the situation – Government prepared to take further measures - Ministry of the Interior (intermin.fi)

The Finnish Border Guard: Restrictions at the border crossing points on the eastern border of Finland

The border crossing points of Vaalimaa and Niirala, which will be opened for traffic on Thursday 14 December:

  • Niirala – Värtsilä border crossing point
    • open for passenger trac 8 – 20 Finnish time
  • Vaalimaa – Torfjanovka border crossing point
    • open 24/7