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16.6.2026 | A citizenship test will be introduced in Finland at the beginning of 2027. The test will assess knowledge of Finnish society and its key principles. The President of the Republic approved the amendments to the Citizenship Act on 16 June. The citizenship test will be introduced after the required legislative amendments have entered into force at the beginning of 2027.https://intermin.fi/en/-/citizenship-test-to-be-introduced-in-early-2027
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22.12.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has issued a new decree on the Finnish Immigration Service’s fees. The decree will enter into force on 1 January 2026 and remain in force until 31 December 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/changes-to-the-finnish-immigration-service-s-fees-in-2026
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The Ministry of the Interior is responsible for the preparation of migration policy and legislationhttps://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/agencies-and-responsibilities
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Finnish citizens have rights and obligations A citizen of a foreign country who resides permanently in Finland may acquire Finnish citizenship by submitting an application to the Finnish Immigration Service. The basic requirement for the acquisiti...https://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/nationality/preconditions-for-and-effects-of-acquiring-finnish-citizenship
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Assisted voluntary return provides the opportunity to start a new life in the home countryhttps://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/removal-and-departure-from-the-country/voluntary-and-forced-return
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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...https://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/removal-and-departure-from-the-country
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Oversight of legality at agencies within the Ministry’s branch of government The agencies within the Ministry of the Interior’s branch of government bear the main responsibility for practical oversight activities and the handling of matters relate...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/oversight-of-legality/agencies-within-the-ministry-s-branch-of-government
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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...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/branch-of-government
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Finnish citizenship can be acquired by birth, on the basis of the parents’ citizenship, by application or by declarationhttps://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/nationality
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Helping Ukrainians People in Finland want to help Ukrainians in their time of need, and many have been asking the Finnish authorities how they can help Ukrainians. People are also asking how they can help Ukraine’s neighbouring countries who are u...https://intermin.fi/en/helping-ukrainians
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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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Finnish migration policy is based on Government objectives, EU legislation and international agreementshttps://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/migration-and-asylum-policy
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Migration The Ministry of the Interior is responsible for drafting legislation on migration. It also guides and develops the immigration administration, and is responsible for the performance management of the Finnish Immigration Service. The aim ...https://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration
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Refugees flee persecution in their home countries An asylum seeker is a person who seeks asylum and the right to reside in a foreign state. A refugee is someone who has been granted asylum in one state or another. A person may also receive refugee...https://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/refugees-and-asylum-seekers
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Activities of the Ministry of the Interior’s branch of government in the war in Ukraine As part of the European Union, Finland is doing its part for Ukraine with respect to the impacts of Russia’s war of aggression. In particular, we want to prote...https://intermin.fi/en/ukraine
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The resettlement of quota refugees is one way of helping people in severe distresshttps://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/refugees-and-asylum-seekers/quota-refugees
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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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Mass influx of migrants and preparedness The Migration Department of the Ministry of the Interior directs and coordinates preparations for a mass influx of migrants and the measures needed to respond. A mass influx of migrants is a situation in wh...https://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/agencies-and-responsibilities/preparing-for-large-scale-influxes-of-migrants
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Funds European Union Home Affairs Funds In the programming period 2021–2027, the European Union's Home Affairs Funds (EUSA Funds) comprise three funds: Asylum, Immigration and Integration Fund (AMIF) Internal Security Fund (ISF) Border Management ...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/funds
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Temporary protection for people fleeing from Ukraine Temporary protection is intended for people fleeing the war in Ukraine. Granting temporary protection makes it possible to provide protection to a limited group of people in a swift process that...https://intermin.fi/en/ukraine/temporary-protection