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Finland - Consular Information Sheet
May 24, 1994
Country Description: Finland is a highly developed stable democracy with a
modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. A tourist or business visa is
not required for stays of up to three months (the 90-day period begins when
entering the Nordic area: Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland). For
further information concerning entry requirements for Finland, travelers can
contact the Embassy of Finland at 3301 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008, tel (202) 298-5800, or the nearest Finnish Consulate
General in Los Angeles or New York.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are widely available. The public
hospital system will not honor foreign credit cards and/or U. S. insurance
coverage. However, private hospitals and clinics which accept major credit
cards are widely available. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid
outside the United States. Travelers have found that in some cases, a
letter from their carrier describing supplemental medical insurance with
specific overseas coverage has proven to be useful. Further information on
health matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's
international travelers' hotline on (404)332-4559.
Crime Information: Finland has a low crime rate. The nationwide phone
number for police/emergency services in Finland is 112. The loss or theft
abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and
the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The Department of State's pamphlet
"A Safe Trip Abroad" provides useful information on protecting personal
security while traveling abroad. It is available from the Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use, or dealing in
illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
and fines.
Registration: Americans who register at the Consular Section of the U. S.
Embassy may obtain updated information on travel and security in Finland.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Helsinki is located at Itainen
Puistotie 14A; Telephone (358) (0) 171931 or (358) (0) 605414 after hours.
No. 94-090
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated April 29, 1993, to update
the telephone number and address for the Embassy of Finland.