Can I live in Finland if I only speak English?

Yes, it is possible to live in Finland if you speak English. Most people speak English, so you would not starve to death. In spite of this, if you are planning to stay for longer time (live in Finland) learning some Finnish or Swedish will make your life better.

Can you move to Finland without speaking Finnish?

In a nutshell, it is absolutely possible to live in Finland without speaking Finnish and not feeling like a “luuseri”, and it is not about survival but rather about enjoying your life to the fullest! But if you ask me, I would highly approve of your decision to learn the language, it’s really worth it.

Is language a barrier in Finland?

Finnish is generally considered to be a difficult language to learn for foreigners. This may originate from the fact that it modifies the forms of its nouns, adjectives, pronouns, numerals and verbs depending on their roles in the sentence. Finnish is a very equating language, for it has only gender-neutral words.

Is it safe to travel to Finland now?

The Finnish Border Guard has discontinued its internal border controls within the Schengen area. As of 26 July 2021, travel to Finland is possible for travelers from EU and Schengen countries who meet the following health requirements:

Can I travel to Finland from outside the EU?

Leisure travel to Finland from outside the EU and Schengen area is not possible unless you are fully vaccinated or are arriving from a low-risk country. Please check the Finnish Border Guard’s website, whether you are allowed to enter Finland.

Is it safe to travel between Finland and the Vatican?

There is no mandatory quarantine or testing for travelers from these countries on arrival in Finland. As of 12 October, leisure travel is possible between Finland and the Vatican.

Where can I get tested when traveling in Finland?

If you feel sick when traveling in Finland and wish to be tested or if you need a test for returning to you home country, please see the list of private operators here: Helsinki-Vantaa airport: 9lives, check locations from their website. Aava, check locations from their website. Mehiläinen, check locations from their website.