The Government has decided to close the border crossing points of Kuusamo, Salla and Vartius at the eastern border as of Friday 24 November 2023 at 00.00. All border crossings at the eastern border will be centralised at the border crossing point of Raja-Jooseppi.
The Government decided on these new restrictions at an extraordinary session on 22 November 2023. The decision will remain in force until 23 December 2023.
Read more: Finland to close more border crossing points - Ministry of the Interior (intermin.fi)
The Finnish Border Guard: Restrictions at the border crossing points on the eastern border of Finland
