Opening hours at border crossing points between Finland and Norway to be lifted on Monday 19 July

15.7.2021 13.59
In line with the Government decision of 15 July, the restrictions on the opening hours of border crossing points at the Finnish-Norwegian border will be lifted on 19 July. Changes will also be made to internal and external border control. According to the decision, starting from Monday 26 July 2021, persons who are able to present a certificate of a completed and approved COVID-19 vaccine course before entry can arrive in Finland from all countries.

Fees charged for identity cards to change from 2 August 2021

13.7.2021 13.00
The Ministry of the Interior has issued a decree amending the cost of an identity card. The cost will rise by EUR 5 from 2 August 2021. The fees for a minor's identity card and temporary identity card will increase by EUR 1.

Finland sends rescue services material assistance to Lithuania

20.7.2021 10.46
The Ministry of the Interior has decided to send material assistance to Lithuania through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism. Lithuania has requested international assistance from the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, where Finland is a member.

Use of broadband services for public authority communications to be ensured at security-critical sites

15.7.2021 14.46
Fire fighter in a tunnel.
In future, the rescue authorities may order, for example, owners of large shopping centres or hospitals to acquire and maintain equipment which ensures the operability of broadband services for public authority communications. The President of the Republic approved the legislative amendment on 15 July. The amendment will enter into force on 1 August 2021.

Minister of the Interior Ohisalo participates in European Commission's quota refugee forum – Finland's good practices on agenda

8.7.2021 14.35
On Friday 9 July, the European Commission will hold a High-Level Forum on Resettlement & Refugee Protection to discuss the reception of quota refugees and ways to promote it. Finland will be represented by Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo.

Ministry of the Interior determines objectives for Finland's comprehensive migration policy

30.6.2021 15.17
Finland needs a migration policy that brings together the areas of responsibilities of different operators. On 30 June, the Ministry of the Interior set up a project to define long-term objectives for Finland’s comprehensive migration policy.