Travelling from Portugal to Finland - is it recommended to get a passport?

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This summer I will be travelling to Helsinki (and staying there for about a week). While both countries belong to the EU, and so I am not obliged to get a passport, I know that not having one can make your life difficult if you travel to some (EU) countries - for instance, the UK. Considering this, would you (as experienced travelers!) recommend me getting a passport before I leave?






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Can I travel to Finland without a passport?

Finland is a member of the Schengen Agreement. To travel to Finland, U.S. citizens are required to: Hold a valid passport. Or an equivalent recognized travel document.

Do you need a passport to travel between Schengen countries?

Schengen area countries may reinstate temporary internal or external border control without advanced notice. U.S. citizens should carry their U.S. passport at all times when entering or leaving the Schengen area and when traveling between Schengen countries.

Is it possible to travel without a passport?

In most countries, you can travel anywhere within your nation's borders without a passport. The only exception is when you leave your home country to enter a foreign nation. However, even if you travel nationally, you will always need photo ID, such as a driver's license or National ID card to board a flight.

Who can get a Finnish passport?

Finnish citizenship may be obtained by declaration by:
  • a child born abroad and out of wedlock to a Finnish man or a Finnish non-birth mother.
  • an adopted child between 12 and 17 years of age.
  • a former Finnish citizen.
  • a Nordic citizen.
  • a young person between 18 and 22 years of age who has lived in Finland long enough.




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