Travel Advisory
1. Finland’s Intelligence Service recently published the National Security Overview 2025, which identifies cyber threats, foreign interference, and Russia as the primary security concerns for Finland. The Embassy of Malaysia in Helsinki together with Finnish authorities are also closely monitoring the U.S. stance on Russia and its potential implications for regional stability.
Finnish Security and Intelligence Service / National Security Overview 2025
2. Finland’s security environment changed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, but the country remains well-prepared for various crises and incidents. As stated by the Finnish Government, Finland is not facing an immediate military threat.
3. Taking all into consideration, The Embassy of Malaysia in Helsinki wishes to advise fellow Malaysian travelers to:
(i) Exercise continuous precaution and vigilance with your surroundings – Stay informed by following credible news sources and government updates. Additionally this is equally important as pickpocketing is a common phenomena everywhere around the world regardless of any country.
(ii) Register with the Embassy – This will help facilitate communication and consular services if needed. Further contact details as peer below:
Embassy of Malaysia, Helsinki
3rd Floor, World Trade Center, Aleksanterinkatu 17, 00100 Helsinki
+358-10-3202030
mwhelsinki@kln.gov.my / chancery@malaysianembassy.fi
(iii) Ensure your passport is valid – Avoid travel disruptions by checking its validity in advance.
(iv) In case of emergency, dial 112 – Finland’s emergency number for immediate assistance.
Stay safe, remain calm, and keep yourself informed.
Resources on Crisis Preparedness from the Finnish Government:
TRAVEL ADVISORY
Malaysian citizens who plan to travel outside the country should take extra precautions. Of late, a number of Malaysians have been arrested at entry points abroad following the discovery of illicit drugs in their procession.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been alerted that there are a number of international criminal syndicates who are targeting Malaysians to serve as unwitting drug couriers.
Malaysian must be fully aware of all the items in their luggage. They should register with the relevant Malaysia mission upon arrival at a foreign country. Those wishing to take up job offers abroad should first verify the status of the employer and the offer.
EXTERNAL INFORMATION DIVISION, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS - TRAVELLING OVERSEAS
1. Malaysian nationals planning to travel overseas are advised to inquire about visa requirements at the High Commission, Embassy or Consulate of their country of destination. Visa requirements may vary depending on the purpose and the length of stay. Regulations are also liable to change, sometimes at short notice. Information on visa requirements for travelling (by country) is available in the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia under the topic Visa Information - Visa requirements for Malaysian (www.kln.gov.my).
2. Apart from visa, it is also important to ensure that: -
2.1 Place and country of destination is safe to visit.
2.2 Validity date of passport is more than six months from date of travel.
2.3 Passport/self-identification document as well as the name, address and telephone number of next-of-kin are available and kept safely while travelling.
3. On arrival at the destination, Malaysians who are planning to stay for more than 3 months in the foreign country are required to register at the nearest Malaysian Mission. Registration can be made by telephone, fax, e-mail or by visiting Mission.
4. For some countries, upon arrival, travellers may be required to produce a World Health Organisation approved International Inoculation Certificate. Presently, the yellow fever vaccine is the only vaccine that could be required. However, a few countries might demand proof that travellers have been inovulated against other diseases. To check on information regarding any disease outbreaks in a country overseas and the relevant inoculate guidelines, contact:
Ministry of Health Malaysia (www.moh.gov.my)