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16.4.2026 | On 16 April 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to tighten the provisions concerning removal from the country and entry bans. The enforcement of deportation decisions would be expedited. In addition, an entry ban could in future be imposed in advance if a person is considered a serious danger to security.

Removal and departure from the country If a person does not meet the conditions for legal stay in Finland, they are required to leave the country. This applies, for example, to persons whose asylum or residence permit application has been rejected...

9.6.2026 | Legislative amendments to the Aliens Act will make the provisions on removal from the country and entry bans more effective. The enforcement of deportation decisions will be expedited. In addition, an entry ban may in future be imposed in advance if a person is considered a serious danger to security. The President of the Republic approved the amendments on Tuesday 9 June. They will enter into force on 12 June.

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...

People found guilty of certain serious offences can lose their Finnish citizenship.

The Ministry of the Interior is responsible for the preparation of migration policy and legislation

16.4.2026 | On 16 April 2026, the Government submitted proposals to Parliament on implementing the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, reforming regulation on removal from the country and introducing a citizenship test.

6.3.2025 | The Government proposes to improve the efficiency of examining asylum applications. At the same time, restrictions would be placed on the ability of beneficiaries of international protection to visit the countries from which they have fled. The enforcement of deportation decisions would also be streamlined. The Government submitted the proposal for the amendments to the Aliens Act to Parliament on 6 March. The intention is that the proposed amendments would enter into force as soon as possible.

31.10.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to develop the regulation on removal from the country.

Archive: Press releases and news Views invited on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act Organization: Ministry of the Interior Type: Press release Categories: Publication date: 10.7.2026 Preparations begin for national imp...

22.12.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft government proposal to reform the provisions on removal from the country and entry bans laid down in the Aliens Act. The deadline for comments is 2 February 2026.

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10.12.2025 | On 10 December, Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen represented Finland at the informal ministerial conference of the Council of Europe held in Strasbourg. The conference discussed topical migration issues and the role that the European Convention on Human Rights plays in addressing them responsibly.

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Views invited on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act Type: Press release Publication date: 10.7.2026 15.02 Preparations begin for national implementation of EU Return Regula...

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Views invited on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act Type: Press release Publication date: 10.7.2026 15.02 Preparations begin for national implementation of EU Return Regula...

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Views invited on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act Type: Press release Publication date: 10.7.2026 15.02 Preparations begin for national implementation of EU Return Regula...

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Views invited on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act Type: Press release Publication date: 10.7.2026 15.02 Preparations begin for national implementation of EU Return Regula...

22.5.2025 | The efficiency of examining asylum applications will be improved. At the same time, restrictions will be placed on the ability of beneficiaries of international protection to visit the countries from which they have fled. The enforcement of deportation decisions will also be streamlined. The Government submitted the new amendments to the Aliens Act for approval on 22 May. The President of the Republic is scheduled to approve the amendments on 23 May, and they will enter into force on 1 June.

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Views invited on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act Type: Press release Publication date: 10.7.2026 15.02 Preparations begin for national implementation of EU Return Regula...

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