Areas of expertise

Ministry's building on Kirkkokatu The Ministry of the Interior is the ministry for internal security and migration. The Ministry’s aim is for Finland to be the safest country in the world.

The Ministry of the Interior prepares legislation concerning the police, rescue services, emergency response centre operations, border management, maritime search and rescue and migration.

The Ministry is also responsible for Finland’s national capability for civilian crisis management and matters concerning the flag and arms of Finland.

 

News

Finland delivers assistance from EU strategic stockpile to Ukraine

Type:Press release Publication date:9.1.2026 11.49

Proposal to extend passport validity submitted for comments

Type:Press release Publication date:23.12.2025 8.03

Stricter conditions for permanent residence permits as of 8 January

Type:Press release Publication date:22.12.2025 14.35

Changes to the Finnish Immigration Service’s fees in 2026

Type:Press release Publication date:22.12.2025 13.29