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Finland
At a glance
- Traffic
- on the right
- Currency
- EUR
- Plugs
- types C, F · 230 V
- Emergency
- 112
Entering the country
- Schengen Area: 90 days in any 180-day period, all Schengen countries counted together.
- Passport valid at least 3 months after you leave Schengen and issued less than 10 years ago.
- EES: fingerprints and photo taken on your first entry into Schengen, then checked at each crossing (system in place since 2025-2026).
- ETIAS: online travel authorisation, planned for late 2026; check whether it's in force before you go.
- Border with Russia closed: go via Sweden or by ferry.
Driver and insurance
- International Driving Permit recommended (CAA, AAA): cheap, and it saves trouble.
- Insurance: your North American policy isn't valid here. You need European insurance for a vehicle registered outside Europe, with its green card.
Speed limits
| Town | Road | Motorway | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car, light RV | 40–50 | 80–100 | 100–120 |
| With a trailer or caravan | 40–50 | 80 | 80 |
In km/h. Signs always take precedence.
Tolls and vignettes No tolls
No tolls. Ferries to Estonia and Sweden are paid.
Low-emission zones
None known for cars and RVs.
Boondocking Right of public access
Everyman's right ("jokamiehenoikeus") for a tent, away from houses. In an RV, rest areas and car parks where not banned.
Mandatory equipment
- Warning triangle
- Dipped headlights on in daytime
- Country-of-registration sticker (CDN or USA) on the back
Winter : Winter tires required from December 1 to February 28.
Good to know
- Winter tires required December to February (and whenever conditions call for it).
Frequently asked questions
- Finland: what do you need to enter the country with your vehicle?
- Schengen Area: 90 days in any 180-day period, all Schengen countries counted together. Passport valid at least 3 months after you leave Schengen and issued less than 10 years ago. EES: fingerprints and photo taken on your first entry into Schengen, then checked at each crossing (system in place since 2025-2026). ETIAS: online travel authorisation, planned for late 2026; check whether it's in force before you go. Border with Russia closed: go via Sweden or by ferry. International Driving Permit recommended (CAA, AAA): cheap, and it saves trouble. Insurance: your North American policy isn't valid here. You need European insurance for a vehicle registered outside Europe, with its green card.
- Finland: what are the speed limits?
- Car and light RV: 40–50 in town, 80–100 on rural roads, 100–120 on motorways (km/h). With a trailer or caravan: 80 on rural roads, 80 on motorways.
- Finland: do you need a vignette or pay tolls?
- No tolls. Ferries to Estonia and Sweden are paid.
- Finland: are there low emission zones?
- None known for cars and RVs.
- Finland: is wild camping allowed?
- Right of public access. Everyman's right ("jokamiehenoikeus") for a tent, away from houses. In an RV, rest areas and car parks where not banned.
- Finland: what equipment is required in the vehicle?
- Warning triangle, Dipped headlights on in daytime, Country-of-registration sticker (CDN or USA) on the back. Winter tires required from December 1 to February 28.