Even when you bring in orchids for your private use, you need a CITES export permit or a re-export certificate from the country of export as well as an import permit issued by the Finnish Environment Institute. You also need a phytosanitary certificate if you bring in more than 20 orchids.
Additional information and instructions from
- Finnish Food Authority (in Finnish) (import of plants) and
- Finland's environmental administration (Plants and CITES).
- You can find more information on importing plants and plant products on Finnish Food Authority’s website.
Contact Customs Information Mon–Fri 8 am–4.15 pm
Please have a look at the frequently asked questions.
If you have a question about the arrival of parcels, its contents or the handling fee, please contact Posti.