Ukrainian citizen traveling to U.S.A with a connecting flight in Helsinki [closed]

My friend was turned away at the airport in Kiev. To catch a connecting flight to Helsinki, Finland. To final destination new York...was told she needed shengen visa.....Even though she has a U.S. Visa

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The question, it it's a real question, might be lacking sufficient details (such as connecting flights being not in a single ticket?), but here is the official information (there is also Russian and other versions there):

Overview

Category applies to travellers who are transiting through Finland to a non-Schengen country. A list of nationalities who require a transit visa is determined in the Visa Code and can be found here. Ukrainian nationals do not require a transit visa. An applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

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Can I transit through Helsinki Airport Covid?

Can I transit via Helsinki Airport? Transit is permitted to domestic flights according to Finnish immigration restrictions. Transit is permitted on international flights according to the immigration restrictions of the next transit airport or the country of destination.

Can I travel to Finland from USA right now?

Entry and Exit RequirementsVaccinated travelers from all countries (including the United States) are now permitted to enter Finland.

Can I transit in Helsinki?

If you're transiting through Finland See the Finnish Border Guard website for more information. Passengers are allowed to transit through Helsinki Airport as long as they can verify acceptance at their final destination.

Can I travel transit through Finland?

Entry into the country is restricted during the pandemic, and people arriving in Finland may be required to present certificates related to COVID-19. However, Finnish citizens, their family members and permanent residents of Finland always have the right to return to Finland.

TRANSFER AT HELSINKI Airport - Finnair Connection Flight at Helsinki Vantaa Airport in Finland

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