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Small ministry, large branch of government The National Police Board and the Finnish Immigration Service operate under the Ministry of the Interior. The agencies provide guidance within their scope of activities. The Finnish Border Guard is respon...

Police agencies and responsibilities Police agencies include the National Police Board, local police departments, the National Bureau of Investigation and the Police University College. The National Police Board directs the activities of the polic...

Requests for information Under the Act on the Openness of Government Activities (621/1999), everyone has the right of access to the public documents of the Ministry. Please make your request as detailed as possible, as this will help us find the d...

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

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...

Civilian crisis management agencies and responsibilities The Ministry of the Interior is responsible for maintaining, further developing and coordinating national civilian crisis management capabilities. Key national capabilities to increase Finla...

12.11.2021 | I ett forskningsprojekt som beställts av statsrådet har utretts vilka kompletterande migrationsvägar det finns för personer som är i behov av internationellt skydd. Särskilt fokus lades på arbets- och studiebaserade vägar. Antalet program för kompletterande vägar ökar i snabb takt, och dessa har potential att tillgodose behoven hos såväl människor i behov av skydd som mottagarsamhällen.

12.11.2021 | I ett forskningsprojekt som beställts av statsrådet har utretts vilka kompletterande migrationsvägar det finns för personer som är i behov av internationellt skydd. Särskilt fokus lades på arbets- och studiebaserade vägar. Antalet program för kompletterande vägar ökar i snabb takt, och dessa har potential att tillgodose behoven hos såväl människor i behov av skydd som mottagarsamhällen.

12.11.2021 | På initiativ av inrikesministeriet lät statsrådet göra en undersökning där man utredde vilka kompletterande migrationsvägar det finns i olika länder för personer som är i behov av internationellt skydd. Fokus låg på vägar som baserar sig på arbete och studier. Forskningsinformation stöder Finlands överväganden av behovet av migrationsvägar och EU:s ansträngningar för att finna nya lösningar.

The Ministry of the Interior is the ministry for internal security The Ministry’s vision is a safe and secure society in all situations. Our objective is to keep people, property and the environment safe and for all people to live safe everyday li...

Cybersecurity as part of national security Cybersecurity is one of the areas of national security. The aim is to protect the increasingly digital society and society’s ability to function against hostile cyberattacks and intelligence gathering on ...

23.2.2021 | I ett forskningsprojekt som beställts av statsrådet utreds hurdana kompletterande migrationsvägar olika länder har för personer som vistas utomlands och som är i behov av internationellt skydd. Särskild fokus ligger på vägar som baserar sig på arbete och studier. Den internationella jämförelsen kan bidra till att stödja såväl Finlands tankar om behovet av kompletterande vägar som det internationella samfundets strävanden efter nya lösningar.

6.11.2019 | Ett seminarium om säkerhetsforskning samlar den 6–7 november i Helsingfors internationella experter inom säkerhetsbranschen för diskussion av säkerhetsforskningens nuläge och utmaningar i Europa. Seminariet är ett sidoevenemang till Finlands EU-ordförandeskap och arrangeras av inrikesministeriet tillsammans med Europeiska kommissionen. Inrikesminister Maria Ohisalo är huvudtalare vid seminariet.

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...

Accident prevention is a joint effort

Departments and units Police Department The Police Department deals with matters concerning the police administration under the National Police Board, combating crime, public order and security, licencing, firearms, gambling policy, the private se...

Frontex coordinates cooperation between European border Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, coordinates joint operations between European border authorities. EU Member States, countries in the Schengen area and countries outside t...

Government Programme measures to reform rescue services and emergency response centre operations The Government aims to ensure high-quality rescue services throughout the country. Rescue services must be of high quality and carried out in a unifor...

Government Programme measures to reform rescue services and emergency response centre operations The Government aims to ensure high-quality rescue services throughout the country. Rescue services must be of high quality and carried out in a unifor...

4.10.2019 | En tredjedel av de kommunala beslutsfattarna och närmare hälften av riksdagsledamöterna eller deras assistenter har blivit utsatta för hatretorik på grund av sina förtroende- eller tjänsteuppdrag. Dessutom bedömer två av tre beslutsfattare att hatretorik i den offentliga debatten har ökat under de senaste åren. Uppgifterna framgår av en färsk studie.

Civilian assistance sent from Finland to Ukraine and neighbouring regions A highly exceptional aid operation is underway in Europe. Extensive amounts of assistance have been sent to Ukraine and neighbouring countries through the European Union Civ...

Sisäinen turvallisuus ikääntyvässä Suomessa keskiviikkona 19.11.2025 klo 9-12, livestriimaus Tilaisuuden tallenne Suomen ikärakenne muuttuu nopeammin kuin koskaan. Tämä demografinen muutos heijastuu väistämättä sisäiseen turvallisuuteen: se vaikut...

4.9.2026 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(5) Entries in the meeting minutes Budget session of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government 1 Septemb...

CER Handbook - Guide for critical entities Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English CER Directive and national CER Act What is the CER Directive? Requirements of the national CER Act National governance Roles and duties of ...

25.6.2026 | Baltic Sea Security Meeting 18 June 2026; Final Statement 18 JUNE 2026 We, the Ministers and representatives responsible for the internal security, law enforcement and border management of the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Estonia, the Repub...

Questions and answers on gambling system reform General information on the gambling system reform Why switch over to a licensing system and retain a partial monopoly system instead of, for example, strengthening the current system based on the Vei...

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.

8.12.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has commissioned the Emergency Services Academy Finland to prepare a report on the current state and development needs of the fixed public warning system. The report will be completed in December 2026.

2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.

3.9.2024 | The 2025 budget proposal of Prime Minister Orpo's Government bolsters conditions for economic growth. Economic growth driven by the private sector will also serve to secure the financing base for central government finances. The fast-acting measures to curb indebtedness that were decided on due to the difficult situation in central government finances will move forward.

18.2.2025 | Aimed at the entire population of Finland, the Preparing for Crises and Incidents Guide was published on the Suomi.fi Web Service in November. The preparedness instructions have reached a large number of people over the first three months.

21.3.2024 | According to a survey commissioned by the Ministry of the Interior, Ukrainians who arrived in Finland as refugees after February 2022 are satisfied with their life in Finland and more interested than before in staying in the country. The online survey was completed by 1,300 Ukrainians in November 2023.

4.7.2024 | New legislative amendments will prevent the evasion of provisions on entry more effectively than before. In its session on 4 July, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the amendments to the Aliens Act and the Researchers and Students Act. The President of the Republic is scheduled to approve the amendments on 5 July, and they will enter into force on 1 September 2024.

13.11.2023 | To prevent labor exploitation and human trafficking, foreign workers need to have access to information in their native language about working in Finland.

17.4.2023 | The final report of the preliminary study on the monopoly for gambling activities was submitted to the Ministry of the Interior on 17 April 2023. The objective of the project, for which the Ministry of the Interior appointed a research group on 5 January 2023, was to describe the current state of affairs and map out alternative models for the gambling system to support political decision-making. 

19.9.2023 | In its first budget session, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo decided on solutions that will return Finland to a sustainable growth track. The Government will launch structural reforms to boost employment and growth, which will have positive impacts on general government finances in the next few years. In addition, the Government decided on consolidation measures.

24.6.2026 | 1 (4) Tilinpäätöskannanotto 12.6.2026 VN/11011/2026 VN/11011/2026-SM-4 Postiosoite Käyntiosoite Puhelin Faksi s-posti, internet Postadress Besöksadress Telefon Fax e-post, internet Postal Address Office Telephone Fax e-mail, internet Sisäministeri...

29.5.2023 | According to the 2023 survey, the attitudes of Finns towards rescue services have remained positive. World events, such as Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, are clearly reflected in how Finns perceive the likelihood that potential risks may materialise. Similarly, Finns see civil defence as more necessary than before.

29.6.2023 | In its plenary session on 29 June, the Government appointed Päivi Nerg (Master of Science in Agriculture and Forestry), Laura Rissanen (Master of Social Sciences), Timo Jaatinen (Master of Social Sciences), Elina Laavi (Master of Public Administration), Juha Martelius (Doctor of Social Sciences) and Teija Makkonen (Master of Military Science, Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Administrative Sciences) to serve as state secretaries.

7.9.2022 | In June-July, the Ministry of the Interior conducted an online survey to assess the situation and need for different services of Ukrainians who have fled to Finland. A total of 2,136 people responded to the survey.