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Finland strengthens testing requirements for UK arrivals

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Will Payne
20 December 2021

Finland has tightened its entry requirements for British arrivals due to a surge in Covid-19 cases across the UK.

Antigen Covid Testing for travellers returning to England looks set to end in time for half-term (Credit: Medakit)

Travellers from the UK over the age of 16 will now need to provide a negative antigen test taken within 48 hours of arrival to gain entry to the country. PCR tests will also be accepted.

The new requirement, introduced on Saturday (18 December), is in addition to the existing rules, which includes arrivals having to prove their vaccination status, take a test within two days of their return flight to the UK and take a test within two days of arriving in the UK.

A spokesperson for Tui said all customers with a booking for the rest of the season have been contacted with more information.