Border control for international arrivals

The Border Guard checks the passports and other travel documents of passengers arriving from outside the Schengen countries.The border control comes before baggage claim.

At Helsinki Airport EU, EEA and Switzerland citizens, who have a biometric passport, can use automatic border control.

Foreign nationals arriving in Finland are asked to send their enquiries concerning travel documents and visa issues to Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. Read more from Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland's website: www.formin.fi

Check the Schengen countries and read more about automatic border control from The Finnish Border Guard's website: www.raja.fi

Customs inspections for passengers ending their journey in Helsinki

The Customs authorities perform custom inspections after baggage claim on passengers arriving on international flights. If you have items to declare, follow the red line. Otherwise, follow the green or blue line.

Passengers from Switzerland, Norway and Iceland can make a hand luggage customs declaration through a telephone service at the passenger boarding bridges.

Finnish Customs website: www.tulli.fi

Border Control and Customs contacts at Helsinki Airport