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  1. Restrictions on entry into the country to be amended due to COVID-19 - Ministry of the Interior

    11.9.2020 | On 11 September, the Government adopted a decision on restrictions on border traffic, which will enter into force on 19 September and continue until 18 October. Restrictions on entry will be lifted for traffic between Finland and Cyprus, Germany, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Poland and Sweden, as well as for residents of Australia, Canada and Japan who are travelling from their home country to Finland.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/maahantulon-rajoituksia-muutetaan-koronatilanteen-perusteella

  2. Restrictions on entry into the country to be amended due to COVID-19 - Ministry of the Interior

    11.9.2020 | On 11 September, the Government adopted a decision on restrictions on border traffic, which will enter into force on 19 September and continue until 18 October. Restrictions on entry will be lifted for traffic between Finland and Cyprus, Germany, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Poland and Sweden, as well as for residents of Australia, Canada and Japan who are travelling from their home country to Finland.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-entry-into-the-country-to-be-amended-due-to-covid-19

  3. Nordic Ministers of the Interior discuss easing restrictions on border traffic - Ministry of the Interior

    15.5.2020 | Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo met with the Ministers of the Interior of the other Nordic countries on 15 May to discuss the restrictions on border traffic imposed due to the COVID-19 situation and their gradual dismantling. The meeting was held via videoconference.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/pohjoismaiden-sisaministerit-keskustelivat-rajaliikenteen-rajoitusten-keventamisesta

  4. Movement restrictions to Uusimaa - the Government decided on further measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus epidemic - Ministry of the Interior

    25.3.2020 | On 25 March 2020, the Government decided to restrict traffic between the Region of Uusimaa and other regions as of 27 March. The restrictions will be in force until 19 April 2020. The purpose of the new restrictions is to prevent coronavirus infections and to slow the spread of the epidemic from Uusimaa to other parts of Finland. On 25 March, the Government submitted to Parliament a decree concerning the use of powers under the Emergency Powers Act relating to the restrictions on movement.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/movement-restrictions-to-uusimaa-the-government-decided-on-further-measures-to-prevent-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus-epidemic

  5. Municipalities receive compensation for services provided to Ukrainians - Ministry of the Interior

    8.4.2022 | On assignment by the Government, the Finnish Immigration Service has prepared a procedure where persons in temporary protection are granted the reception services they need without municipalities establishing a reception centre. Municipalities will receive compensation from the central government for providing the agreed services.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/municipalities-receive-compensation-for-services-provided-to-ukrainians

  6. Restrictions on movement to and from Uusimaa enter into force on 28 March 2020 - Ministry of the Interior

    28.3.2020 | On 27 March, the Government submitted to Parliament two decrees concerning the Uusimaa region on the entry into force and the application of the restrictions on movement laid down in the Emergency Powers Act. The restrictions concern movement to and from the Uusimaa region. The movement restrictions in the Uusimaa region will enter into force on 28 March and remain in force until 19 April 2020.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/restrictions-on-movement-to-and-from-uusimaa-enter-into-force-on-28-march-2020

  7. Restrictions on entry into the country to be tightened again at internal and external borders - Ministry of the Interior

    20.8.2020 | Based on the current epidemiological assessment, restrictions on entry into the country will be reinstated for traffic between Finland and the following countries: Iceland, Greece, Malta, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Ireland, Cyprus and San Marino. In addition, the restrictions will apply to Japanese residents on flights arriving in Finland from Japan. The reinstated restrictions will enter into force on Monday 24 August.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-entry-into-the-country-to-be-tightened-again-at-internal-and-external-borders

  8. Government reinstates entry restrictions for three countries - Ministry of the Interior

    6.8.2020 | In its meeting on 6 August, the Finnish Government decided to reinstate internal border control for traffic between Finland and the Netherlands and between Finland and Belgium. Restrictions on external border traffic will be reinstated for traffic from Andorra to Finland. The number of coronavirus cases in the Netherlands, Belgium and Andorra has taken an upward turn since the previous assessment. The reinstated restrictions will enter into force on Monday 10 August.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/government-reinstates-entry-restrictions-for-three-countries

  9. Government decides on continuation of restrictions on traffic at internal and external borders - Ministry of the Interior

    23.7.2020 | In its meeting on 23 July, the Government decided to reinstate internal border control for traffic between Finland and Austria, Slovenia and Switzerland. These countries have seen an increase in the number of COVID-19 infections since the previous assessment. The reinstated restrictions will enter into force on Monday 27 July.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/government-decides-on-continuation-of-restrictions-on-traffic-at-internal-and-external-borders

  10. Government decision on border traffic restrictions from 13 July - Ministry of the Interior

    10.7.2020 | On 10 July, the Government decided on the continuation of internal border control and on the restrictions on external border traffic. As of 13 July 2020, the Government will lift the restrictions on traffic at the internal borders between Finland and countries where the incidence of the coronavirus is similar to that in the countries where internal border control has already been lifted.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-decision-on-border-traffic-restrictions-from-13-july

  11. Reform of Lotteries Act aims to combat negative impacts of gambling more effectively - Ministry of the Interior

    22.12.2021 | The Lotteries Act that regulates gambling will be amended. The focus of the reform is on preventing harm caused by gambling, combating marketing that violates the Lotteries Act, and directing the demand for gambling towards activities that are covered by the Lotteries Act. The President of the Republic approved the bill on 22 December 2021. The amendments will enter into force on 1 January 2022.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/reform-of-lotteries-act-aims-to-combat-negative-impacts-of-gambling-more-effectively

  12. Government updates policies on internal border control and travel restrictions - Ministry of the Interior

    8.7.2020 | In its meeting on Wednesday 8 July, the Government also received a briefing on the epidemiological situation and heard a report on the safe entry of berry pickers.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/government-updates-policies-on-internal-border-control-and-travel-restrictions

  13. New year brings changes to the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative branch - Ministry of the Interior

    21.12.2022 | The start of 2023 will see the entry into force of amendments to acts and decrees. This press release provides a summary of the most important changes. 
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/new-year-brings-changes-to-the-ministry-of-the-interior-s-administrative-branch

  14. Minna Hulkkonen appointed as Director General of the Migration Department at the Ministry of the Interior - Ministry of the Interior

    13.8.2020 | On Thursday 13 August, the Government appointed Minna Hulkkonen, Master of Laws, as Director General of the Migration Department at the Ministry of the Interior for the period 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2025.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/minna-hulkkonen-appointed-as-director-general-of-the-migration-department-at-the-ministry-of-the-interior

  15. Preparations for launching a programme for preventing bullying - measures to be implemented during this government term - Ministry of the Interior

    21.10.2020 | An action plan will be drawn up to prevent bullying. The programme's measures aim to make sure that it is safe for all children and young people to attend school. At their meeting on Wednesday 21 October, the Ministerial Working Group on Competence, Education, Culture and Innovation and the Ministerial Working Group on Child and Youth Policy decided to start preparing the programme.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/1410845/preparations-for-launching-a-programme-for-preventing-bullying-measures-to-be-implemented-during-this-government-term

  16. Amendments proposed to processing subsequent applications by asylum seekers - Ministry of the Interior

    5.12.2018 | The Government wants to amend the processing of subsequent applications for international protection. The Government submitted its proposal on the matter to Parliament on 5 December. The amendments are based on the EU Asylum Procedures Directive. Finland has not previously included all the provisions of the Directive in the Aliens Act.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/turvapaikanhakijoiden-uusintahakemusten-kasittelyyn-esitetaan-muutoksia

  17. Action plan for preventing illegal entry and residence to be updated - Ministry of the Interior

    11.9.2020 | The Ministry of the Interior has launched an update of an action plan for preventing illegal entry and residence for 2021–2024. Along with the issues in the previous action plans, the new action plan will also examine the status of those residing in the country without a residence permit, the phenomena of abuse associated with them and the status of human trafficking victims.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/action-plan-for-preventing-illegal-entry-and-residence-to-be-updated

  18. Jari Kähkönen appointed as Director General of the Finnish Immigration Service - Ministry of the Interior

    20.8.2020 | On Thursday 20 August, the Government appointed Jari Kähkönen, Master of Administrative Sciences, as the Director General of the Finnish Immigration Service for the period between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2025.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/jari-kahkonen-appointed-as-director-general-of-the-finnish-immigration-service

  19. Amendments to the Aliens Act to prevent misuse of subsequent applications - Ministry of the Interior

    28.3.2019 | The Aliens Act will be amended, for example by specifying the criteria for the processing of subsequent applications. The Government submitted the amendments to the Act for approval on Thursday 28 March, and the President of the Republic will approve the Act on Friday. The Act is scheduled to enter into force on 1 June 2019.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/ulkomaalaislain-muutoksilla-torjutaan-uusintahakemusten-vaarinkayttoa

  20. Lower residence permit fees for people staying in Finland due to coronavirus crisis - Ministry of the Interior

    20.5.2020 | The Decree on Fees Charged for Services Provided by the Finnish Immigration Service will be temporarily amended. Because of the travel restrictions imposed due to the prevailing coronavirus pandemic, there are people in Finland whose right of residence is about to end or has already ended and who are unable to leave the country. They will be charged a lower fee for the processing of their residence permit application than usual.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/koronatilanteen-takia-maahan-jaavien-oleskelulupamaksuihin-helpotuksia