Passport

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

EU Commission wants 70% vaccination rate in bloc by summer

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/19/21

EU heads of state and government will debate whether there should be an EU vaccine passport.

Finland

PRICE INCREASE

Police fees for issuing ID, passports will rise in 2021

The Nomad Today 12/20/20

The government justifies the need to increase due to the fall in income from these services during the coronavirus crisis.

World

ASIA

Taiwan changes passport cover to emphasize it's not China

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/2/20

The word "TAIWAN" was enlarged while the country's official name "REPUBLIC OF CHINA" was significantly minimized.

Finland

IMMIGRATION AND COVID-19

Migri to exceptionally issue alien's passports due to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 6/1/20

Until 31 October, the Finnish Immigration Service may issue alien's passports to those immigrants who are applying for a residence permit but cannot obtain a passport from their home country…

Tourism

Japanese and Singaporeans have the world's most powerful passports

The Nomad Today 7/3/19

Citizens from Japan and Singapore enjoy access to 189 countries without a visa or with the possibility of processing a visa on arrival. Finland climbs to the second place thanks to changes in…

Finland

As of January 2019, driving license will not be valid as identity proof, read how to get an ID

The Nomad Today 12/28/18

Many foreigners fear that problems will arise because it is not clear if companies are obliged to accept also foreign passports or may demand an ID card issued by the Finnish police. In case you…