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.
Ministry of the Interior launches a reform of the Nationality Act
16.10.2023 9.27
Finland will tighten the naturalisation requirements during this government term in line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government. The plans involve changes to the legal provisions specifying requirements for the period of residence, integrity and livelihood, and the introduction of a citizenship test. The objectives set out in the Government Programme will be implemented in stages in three projects set up by the Ministry of the Interior.
Ministry of the Interior to prepare amendments to provisions on detention and entry bans in the Aliens Act
2.10.2023 12.51
The Ministry of the Interior's project will examine the provisions on detention and entry bans in the Aliens Act. The aim is to tighten the Aliens Act in accordance with the set of measures related to voluntary return and departure laid down in the Government Programme.
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Government proposal submitted to Parliament to prevent evasion of provisions on entry
Press release
18.4.2024 14.06
Government submits proposal to Parliament on stricter requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship
Press release
18.4.2024 13.48
Reform of legislation on residence permits out for comments
Press release
30.1.2024 14.15
Ministry of the Interior launches a reform of the Nationality Act
Press release
16.10.2023 9.27
Ministry of the Interior to prepare amendments to provisions on detention and entry bans in the Aliens Act
Press release
2.10.2023 12.51
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Under certain conditions, Finland may assist voluntary return to the home country.
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