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  1. Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 27 June - Ministry of the Interior

    3.6.2021 | On 3 June, the Government decided to extend the restrictions on entry into the country until 27 June 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, and we do not yet have adequate measures available to replace the restrictions. For this reason, and to curb the spread of COVID-19 variants, both internal border controls and restrictions on external border traffic will continue. Some amendments will be made to the decisions adopted on 20 May. These will enter into force on 7 June.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-entry-into-finland-extended-until-27-june

  2. An overview of migration to the EU and Finland 1/2023 - Ministry of the Interior

    4.8.2023 | Summary: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues. As a result of the war, around four million Ukrainians have applied for temporary protection in the Member States of the European Union. Other migration to the EU is also growing. Both the number of asylum applications submitted in the EU and irregular migration to the EU are on the rise. At the moment, migration pressure is concentrated on the Central Mediterranean route from Tunisia and Libya to Italy.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/an-overview-of-migration-to-the-eu-and-finland-1-2023

  3. Long-term D visa would expedite entry into the country for students and researchers who have been issued with residence permits - Ministry of the Interior

    16.6.2022 | Amendments to the Aliens Act would extend the use of a long-term visa known as a D visa. The amendments would contribute to promoting education-based and labour-based immigration and streamline entry procedures. The Government submitted a proposal on the amendments to Parliament on 16 June.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/long-term-d-visa-would-expedite-entry-into-the-country-for-students-and-researchers-who-have-been-issued-with-residence-permits

  4. Extensive reform of fundraising legislation in sight – Working group's proposals would make it significantly easier to organise fundraising - Ministry of the Interior

    17.1.2018 | The working group preparing the reform of Finland’s fundraising legislation is proposing the enactment of a new Fundraising Act. The new act would replace the current fixed-term money collection licences that are required each time fundraising is arranged with a system of licences granted for an indefinite period, and would enable small-scale civic fundraising to be arranged without the need for an official licence.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/rahankerayslain-taysremontti-toteutumassa-tyoryhma-ehdottaa-merkittavia-helpotuksia-keraysten-jarjestamiseen

  5. Restrictions on entry into Finland to be tightened on 27 January - Ministry of the Interior

    22.1.2021 | On 22 January, the Government decided to tighten the restrictions on entry into Finland. The new restrictions will enter into force on 27 January and will remain in force until 25 February. The new restrictions aim to reduce cross-border traffic in order to prevent the spread of the new COVID-19 variants. The epidemiological situation in Finland differs considerably from that in other Schengen countries.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-entry-into-finland-to-be-tightened-on-27-january

  6. Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 15 June - Ministry of the Interior

    20.5.2021 | On 20 May, the Government decided to extend the restrictions on entry into the country until 15 June 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, and we do not yet have adequate measures available to replace the restrictions. For this reason, and to curb the spread of COVID-19 variants, both internal border controls and restrictions on external border traffic will continue. Minor amendments will be made to the decisions adopted on 22 April. These will enter into force on 24 May.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-entry-into-finland-extended-until-15-june

  7. Violent extremist groups operate throughout the country - Ministry of the Interior

    16.4.2020 | Different parts of Finland are reporting engagement in activities by violent extremist movements. Violent non-parliamentary far right movements are active in the areas of all police departments. In some areas, there are also reports of activities of violent non-parliamentary far left groups, mainly anarchists and anti-fascists. These conclusions are presented in the new situation overview of violent extremism.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/vakivaltaiset-aariliikkeet-toimivat-koko-maan-alueella

  8. Proposed amendments to emergency response centre legislation sent out for comments - Ministry of the Interior

    24.3.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft proposal on amendments to the emergency response centre legislation. The legislative amendments concern the Act on Emergency Response Centre Operations and related acts. Comments on the draft will be accepted until 13 May 2022.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/proposed-amendments-to-emergency-response-centre-legislation-sent-out-for-comments

  9. Government decides to tighten border traffic - Ministry of the Interior

    22.1.2021 | On 22 January, the Government decided at an extraordinary meeting to tighten border traffic and the recommendations on testing and quarantine.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/government-decides-to-tighten-border-traffic

  10. Amendments to Aliens Act would streamline extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians - Ministry of the Interior

    27.9.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft of a temporary amendment to the Aliens Act that would ensure the validity of residence permits issued in Finland to recipients of temporary protection for as long as the temporary protection is in effect in the EU. With the amendment, first residence permits would be issued directly for the entire period of validity of the temporary protection.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/amendments-to-aliens-act-would-streamline-extension-of-temporary-protection-for-ukrainians

  11. Government proposes streamlining extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians - Ministry of the Interior

    3.11.2022 | A temporary amendment to the Aliens Act would ensure the validity of residence permits issued in Finland to recipients of temporary protection for as longs as the temporary protection is in effect in the EU. With the amendment, first residence permits would be issued directly for the entire period of validity of the temporary protection. Moreover, those who have already received residence permits would not need to apply for an extension separately.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-proposes-streamlining-extension-of-temporary-protection-for-ukrainians

  12. Changing employers made easier for seasonal workers - Ministry of the Interior

    17.6.2021 | The Finnish Immigration Service has introduced a new function in the service system to make it easier for seasonal workers to change employers while they are in Finland. The relevant amendment to the Decree of the Ministry of the Interior on Chargeable Services of the Finnish Immigration Service is based on an amendment to the Seasonal Workers Act. Both the amendment to the Seasonal Workers Act and the amendment to the Decree will enter into force on 17 June 2021.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/changing-employers-made-easier-for-seasonal-workers

  13. It is proposed that the responsibility for smoke detectors be transferred from the resident to the owner of the building - Ministry of the Interior

    22.9.2022 | The Government proposes several amendments to the Rescue Act and the Act on the Emergency Services Academy. For example, it is proposed that the obligation to purchase and maintain smoke detectors in apartments be transferred from residents to building owners.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/it-is-proposed-that-the-responsibility-for-smoke-detectors-be-transferred-from-the-resident-to-the-owner-of-the-building

  14. Long-term D visa will expedite entry into the country for students and researchers who have been issued with residence permits - Ministry of the Interior

    20.12.2022 | Amendments to the Aliens Act will extend the use of a long-term visa known as a D visa. The amendments will contribute to promoting education-based and labour-based immigration and streamline entry procedures. The President of the Republic approved the amendments on 20 December.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/long-term-d-visa-will-expedite-entry-into-the-country-for-students-and-researchers-who-have-been-issued-with-residence-permits

  15. Recruitment procedure for civilian crisis management experts to be reformed - Ministry of the Interior

    2.9.2021 | The recruitment procedure for civilian crisis management experts to be sent abroad will be developed. The Government submitted a legislative proposal on the matter to Parliament on 2 September. The aim is for Finland to have at its disposal a sufficiently large, diverse and competent group of experts for civilian crisis management tasks. Attention will also be given to the impact of civilian crisis management work on the human resources of public sector employers.  
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/recruitment-procedure-for-civilian-crisis-management-experts-to-be-reformed

  16. Proposal to enable requests for an administrative review of certain decisions of the Finnish Immigration Service free of charge - Ministry of the Interior

    17.11.2022 | The Government proposes an amendment to the Aliens Act to enable clients of the Finnish Immigration Service to request an administrative review of decisions concerning residence permits for specialists and the EU Blue Card. The proposal aims to allow the Service to make automated decisions on these case types. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 17 November.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/proposal-to-enable-requests-for-an-administrative-review-of-certain-decisions-of-the-finnish-immigration-service-free-of-charge

  17. Government proposes to update emergency response centre legislation to comply with the EU data protection legislation - Ministry of the Interior

    19.9.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the emergency response centre legislation to update the provisions on the processing of personal data in centre operations to comply with the EU data protection legislation.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-proposes-to-update-emergency-response-centre-legislation-to-comply-with-the-eu-data-protection-legislation

  18. Government tackles the grey economy with a comprehensive action plan - Ministry of the Interior

    11.6.2020 | On 11 June 2020, the Government adopted a strategy and an action plan for tackling the grey economy and economic crime for 2020–2023. The tackling of the grey economy will focus on prevention, more effective access to information and cooperation between authorities.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/1410877/hallitus-torjuu-harmaata-taloutta-laajalla-toimenpideohjelmalla

  19. Ukrainians enjoying temporary protection to have extended residence permits without application procedure - Ministry of the Interior

    29.12.2022 | A temporary amendment to the Aliens Act will ensure the validity of residence permits issued in Finland to beneficiaries of temporary protection for as long as the temporary protection is in effect in the EU. A person's first residence permit will be issued directly for the entire period of validity of the temporary protection. Moreover, those who have already received residence permits will not need to apply for an extension separately.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/ukrainians-enjoying-temporary-protection-to-have-extended-residence-permits-without-application-procedure

  20. Legislative amendments to improve status of victims of human trafficking - Ministry of the Interior

    18.2.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to review the provisions on the Assistance System for Victims of Human Trafficking. This builds on the Government Programme, which states that the status of victims will be improved, regardless of the progress of related criminal proceedings in a human trafficking case.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/legislative-amendments-to-improve-status-of-victims-of-human-trafficking