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24.3.2023 | Superintendent Pekka Kokkonen, Head of the Police Dog Training Centre of the Police University College, has been appointed to serve as Senior Police Coordinator in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).https://intermin.fi/en/-/pekka-kokkonen-appointed-as-senior-police-coordinator-of-un-assistance-mission-in-somalia
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18.1.2018 | A new type of residence permit will be introduced for growth or startup entrepreneurs. The application process for an extended permit will also be simplified, and the validity period of a first residence permit for specialists will be extended. The Government submitted the new bill amending the Aliens Act for approval on Thursday 18 January. The President of the Republic is to approve the bill on Friday 30 January.https://intermin.fi/en/-/startup-oleskelulupa-helpottaa-yrittajien-ja-huippuosaajien-maahanmuuttoa-suomeen
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28.9.2017 | A new type of residence permit is proposed for growth or startup entrepreneurs. At the same time, the application process for an extended permit would be simplified and the validity period of a first residence permit for specialists would be extended. The Government submitted a proposal for amending the Aliens Act to Parliament on 28 September.https://intermin.fi/en/-/suomeen-suunnitteilla-uusi-startup-oleskelulupa
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18.9.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior is requesting views on a draft proposal for amending the Aliens Act. Amendments are proposed, for example, to the grounds for detention and to requests for review concerning refusal of entry. The proposal is based on the EU Return Regulation, the Reception Conditions Directive and the Schengen Borders Code. The consultation round closes on 16 October 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/amendments-to-the-aliens-act-related-to-detention-and-refusal-of-entry-circulated-for-views
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26.4.2016 | Finland to facilitate granting of residence permits to foreign investors, entrepreneurs and leading experts Ministry of the Interior Publication date 26.4.2016 12.58 Type: Press release This is an English translation of a press release published o...https://intermin.fi/en/-/suomi-haluaa-helpottaa-oleskelulupien-myontamista-ulkomaisille-yrittajille-sijoittajille-ja-huippuosaajille
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Interoperabilityhttps://intermin.fi/en/projects/reform-of-the-citizenship-act
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Coordination of EU matters Finland’s system for coordinating EU affairs aims to ensure that Finland can present a coordinated position in line with Finland’s general EU policy on any issue under consideration in the European Union at any stage of ...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/international-and-eu-cooperation/sub-committees-on-eu-affairs
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Matti Sarasmaa Permanent Secretary The Ministry’s most senior public official is Permanent Secretary Matti Sarasmaa. The Permanent Secretary assists the Minister in directing, developing and monitoring the work of the Ministry and the agencies wit...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/management-and-organisation/permanent-secretary
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Critical infrastructure protection A changing security environment and more diverse threats have increased the need to protect society’s critical infrastructure and improve the resilience of critical entities. Critical infrastructure refers to fac...https://intermin.fi/en/national-security/critical-infrastructure-protection
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Strategic foresight in the Ministry of the Interior's branch of government Joint strategic foresight activities in the Ministry of the Interior's branch of government include: continuously observing and monitoring of the operating environment iden...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/research/strategic-foresight
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Public warning system is being improved Finland's public warning system uses several channels to issue emergency warnings. It is designed to reach as many people in the affected area as possible. The system largely relies on analogue radio and dig...https://intermin.fi/en/projects/developing-the-public-warning-system
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Ministry’s pay system In the Ministry of the Interior’s pay system, a person’s salary depends on their job grade and personal performance. The job grade is determined, among other things, by the responsibility involved and the professional skills ...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/ministry-as-workplace/pay-system
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People found guilty of certain serious offences can lose their Finnish citizenship.https://intermin.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions-about-loss-of-citizenship
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Civilian intelligence protects Finland’s national securityhttps://intermin.fi/en/national-security/civilian-intelligence
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Illegal entry and stay are prevented through cooperation between authorities Illegal entry and stay remain low in Finland when compared with all migration to Finland. Most people move legally to Finland on the basis of work, family ties or studies...https://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/combating-illegal-entry-and-stay
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Interoperabilityhttps://intermin.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/interoperability-of-data-within-eu-information-systems-for-security
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1.9.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior is requesting views on a government proposal under which the euro amounts required to demonstrate sufficient financial resources for family members of persons residing in Finland on a residence permit would in future be laid down by government decree. The consultation round closes on 2 October 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/views-requested-on-proposal-to-set-income-thresholds-for-family-reunification-by-decree
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15.9.2026 | The Government proposes expanding the police’s powers to intervene in the use of unmanned vehicles to keep pace with technological developments. The Government submitted a proposal on the matter to Parliament on 15 September. The legislation is set to enter into force as soon as possible.https://intermin.fi/en/-/new-powers-proposed-for-police-to-address-use-of-unmanned-vehicles
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26.4.2026 | On 26 April 2026, Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala visited Ukraine to attend memorials commemorating the Chornobyl nuclear power plant accident 40 years ago and to participate in a high-level meeting on improving the plant safety. She also took part in a G7+ meeting in Kyiv to discuss support for Ukraine for the winter of 2026–2027 amid Russia’s continuing attacks on energy and civilian targets.https://intermin.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-sari-multala-attends-40th-anniversary-commemoration-of-chornobyl-nuclear-accident-in-ukraine
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29.6.2026 | Venezuela was hit by two devastating earthquakes on 24 June. Finland is assisting Venezuela by providing emergency shelter assistance through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-to-provide-emergency-shelter-assistance-to-venezuela