Requirements for permanent residence permits to be tightened
1.3.2024 12.58
The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to prepare tightening of the requirements for a permanent residence permit in accordance with the Government Programme. The Government proposal will be submitted to Parliament in the spring session of 2025.
Reform of legislation on residence permits out for comments
30.1.2024 14.15
The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a legislative proposal on amendments to the Aliens Act. The deadline for submitting comments is 20 February 2024.
Authorities to investigate case of man convicted in Iraq
4.10.2023 13.37
Minister of Justice Leena Meri and Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen have discussed the case of a man sentenced to death in Iraq who has since resided in Finland. The case has been covered recently by the media.
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Government proposal submitted to Parliament to prevent evasion of provisions on entry
Press release
18.4.2024 14.06
Requirements for permanent residence permits to be tightened
Press release
1.3.2024 12.58
Reform of legislation on residence permits out for comments
Press release
30.1.2024 14.15
Authorities to investigate case of man convicted in Iraq
Press release
4.10.2023 13.37
Thousands of people who fled Ukraine may secure a municipality of residence from March
Press release
3.2.2023 10.30
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