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10.10.2025 | A study commissioned by the Ministry of the Interior looks at how Ukrainians are managing in Finland, focusing on their employment, future plans and whether they intend to return to Ukraine after their temporary protection ends. Progress in language skills and registering with municipal services after leaving the reception system have helped Ukrainians settle in Finland. However, the relatively low employment rate remains a challenge.https://intermin.fi/en/-/few-ukrainians-plan-to-return-work-or-study-key-to-staying-in-finland-after-temporary-protection-ends
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Racist crimes account for most hate crimes There is no single universally agreed definition of hate crime. A hate crime is generally taken to mean any criminal act which is motivated by prejudice or hostility against groups of people that the vict...https://intermin.fi/en/police/hate-crime
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Interoperabilityhttps://intermin.fi/en/projects/reform-of-the-citizenship-act/faq
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Legislative project launched to enable scratch cards to be given as gifts - Ministry of the Interior
21.4.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to prepare amendments to the Lotteries Act and the Gambling Act concerning the claiming of winnings, with the aim of making it possible to give scratch cards as gifts. The project will run until 31 December 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/legislative-project-launched-to-enable-scratch-cards-to-be-given-as-gifts- -
Frequently asked questions about the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war Russia attacked Ukraine on 24 February 2022 and launched a full-scale war. This page contains frequently asked questions about the consequences of the war in Ukraine. Entry into...https://intermin.fi/en/ukraine/frequently-asked-questions
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Government Programme measures to reform migration policy The Government Programme’s objective is to reform Finland’s migration policy so that it offers assistance to the most vulnerable people and prevents abuse of the system. Finland’s asylum pol...https://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/government-programme-measures-to-reform-migration-policy
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Ministry of the Interior Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen The Finns Party Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen heads the Ministry of the Interior. She is responsible for internal security and migration matters covered by the Ministry of th...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/management-and-organisation/minister-of-the-interior
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Interoperabilityhttps://intermin.fi/en/projects/reform-of-the-citizenship-act
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Employee benefits Our work has a purpose: We are working towards making Finland a safe country now and in future. Competent and committed employees are a great asset to us, and we have many ways to support their wellbeing and development. If you j...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/ministry-as-workplace/employee-benefits
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Stricter conditions for permanent residence permits Conditions for obtaining a permanent residence permit will be tightened. The President of the Republic approved the relevant amendments to the Aliens Act on 22 December. The amendments entered in...https://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/government-programme-measures-to-reform-migration-policy/permanent-residence-permits
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News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Further instructions on drone threat warnings published Type: Press release Publication date: 18.5.2026 19.00 Director General for Rescue Services: Danger has passed, it is safe to go to school and wo...https://intermin.fi/en/current-issues
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22.12.2025 | The conditions for obtaining a permanent residence permit will be tightened. For example, the continuous period of residence required for the permit will be extended. Applicants will also be required to demonstrate higher integrity, proficiency in Finnish or Swedish and have a work history of a certain length. The President of the Republic approved the relevant amendments to the Aliens Act on 22 December. The amendments will enter into force on 8 January 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/stricter-conditions-for-permanent-residence-permits-as-of-8-january
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News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Further instructions on drone threat warnings published Type: Press release Publication date: 18.5.2026 19.00 Director General for Rescue Services: Danger has passed, it is safe to go to school and wo...https://intermin.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6031
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Data protection and processing of personal data at the Ministry of the Interior Contact information Data Protection Officer Data Protection Officer Mikko Levämäki tietosuojavastaava.sm(at)gov.fi Controller Ministry of the Interior, PO Box 26, FI-0...https://intermin.fi/en/data-protection
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News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Further instructions on drone threat warnings published Type: Press release Publication date: 18.5.2026 19.00 Director General for Rescue Services: Danger has passed, it is safe to go to school and wo...https://intermin.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6286
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News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Further instructions on drone threat warnings published Type: Press release Publication date: 18.5.2026 19.00 Director General for Rescue Services: Danger has passed, it is safe to go to school and wo...https://intermin.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6003
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News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Further instructions on drone threat warnings published Type: Press release Publication date: 18.5.2026 19.00 Director General for Rescue Services: Danger has passed, it is safe to go to school and wo...https://intermin.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6177
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News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Further instructions on drone threat warnings published Type: Press release Publication date: 18.5.2026 19.00 Director General for Rescue Services: Danger has passed, it is safe to go to school and wo...https://intermin.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=5810
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News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Further instructions on drone threat warnings published Type: Press release Publication date: 18.5.2026 19.00 Director General for Rescue Services: Danger has passed, it is safe to go to school and wo...https://intermin.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6035
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News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Further instructions on drone threat warnings published Type: Press release Publication date: 18.5.2026 19.00 Director General for Rescue Services: Danger has passed, it is safe to go to school and wo...https://intermin.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=5771