The main question for those tourists who are going to visit this country is what to take with them to Finland? Very often travelers, especially residents of the northern capital of our country - the glorious city of St. Petersburg, travel to Finland in order to go shopping. There are those who are attracted by the beauty and uniqueness of the nature of this country.
What is required to enter the country
First of all, you need to go to the Finnish embassy, which is located in Moscow, or to the Finnish consulate in St. Petersburg to apply for a visa. But it is worth remembering that for this it is important to have health insurance. You can insure yourself both in any travel company when buying a voucher, and in an insurance company. You should pay attention to the list of services offered by the agent and the expected payment of insurance amounts.
When planning a trip to Finland with your own car, you must apply for a Green Card. This is a liability policy for vehicle owners. The price depends on the insurance period and the type of car. Drivers should also take care of the required set of documents that may be asked at the border. Although people who travel in other ways also need to think about documents.
Weather
This is an important nuance for planning your to-do list. Finland is located in the north of the continent, so we can conclude about the climatic conditions of this country. In summer it can be quite warm there, but in Lapland the air temperature is always lower than in other parts of the country. In winter, warm clothes are indispensable in Finland. For lovers of ski tourism, it is worth choosing something comfortable and waterproof.
The temperature difference outside and indoors can cause a mild runny nose and cough. In order not to think about it on a trip, it is worth putting the necessary medicines in the first-aid kit. You shouldn't take a lot of drugs. If necessary, everything can be bought at the pharmacy. Moreover, at the border they may be asked to show prescriptions for some medications.
If you plan to hike in the forest in the warm season, then you cannot do without insect ointments and creams.
What cannot be brought into Finland
There are things that you should never take with you:
- Meat and meat products, including sausage;
- Fermented milk products and milk;
- Seedlings, flowers in pots;
- Unlicensed discs and more.
