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2026

Finland 29/04/2026 National authorities

Government will establish income thresholds for family reunification by decree
Finland 16/04/2026 National authorities

Government proposal to amend legislation in line with the Pact are submitted to the Parliament
Finland 16/04/2026 National authorities

Ministry of the Interior publishes weekly series of articles on the Pact on Migration and Asylum
Finland 15/04/2026 National authorities

The Finnish Immigration Service continues to suspend decision-making on applications by Iranian nationals
Finland 30/03/2026 National authorities

Ministry of the Interior launches large-scale project to streamline asylum processes
Finland 19/03/2026 National authorities

FIS forecasts a moderate number of asylum applications for 2026 -2027
Finland 16/03/2026 National authorities

FIS presents operational report for 2025 showing cost-efficiency despite unstable context
Finland 27/02/2026 National authorities

Amendments to Social Assistance Act tightens conditions for reception conditions
Finland 18/02/2026 National authorities

Ministers of Nordic countries discuss cooperation with returns
Finland 05/02/2026 National authorities

Finnish Immigration Service partially suspends decision-making on applications by Iranian nationals
Finland 05/02/2026 National authorities

Government decides on the allocation of quota refugees for 2026
Finland 30/01/2026 National authorities

Finnish Immigration Service publishes data on international protection, noting a decrease in many types of residence permits

2025

Finland 22/12/2025 National authorities

The Ministry of the Interior informs about new rules applicable from 2026
Finland 22/12/2025 National authorities

The Ministry of the Interior issues new rules related to reception and voluntary return assistance
Finland 17/12/2025 National authorities

The Finnish Immigration Service introduces changes to the Citizenship Act
Finland 08/12/2025 National authorities

Finnish Immigration Service updates policy on temporary protection based on recent EU decisions
Finland 06/11/2025 National authorities

FIS provides updates on the backlog in processing family reunification applications
Finland 28/10/2025 National authorities

Continuous decline in number of asylum applications and temporary protection
Finland 23/10/2025 National authorities

Finland introduces tightened requirements to obtain citizenship
Finland 10/10/2025 EU institutions, agencies, networks

EMN Finland publishes overview on family reunification with focus on recent legislative changes
Finland 10/10/2025 National authorities

Study finds that the majority of Ukrainians in Finland do not intend to return
Finland 07/10/2025 Civil society organisations

Finnish Refugee Advice Center considers that legal changes result in increased subsequent applications
Finland 03/10/2025 National authorities

Finnish Immigration Service reviews guidelines on travel documents accepted for residence permits applications
Finland 30/09/2025 National authorities

Nordic countries discuss cooperation and restrictions on migration
Finland 26/09/2025 National authorities

FIS resumes the processing of asylum applications submitted by Syrians
Finland 25/09/2025 National authorities

Additional EU funds are allocated for implementation of the Pact and for border security
Finland 05/09/2025 National authorities

The Finnish Immigration Service reviews its policy on accepted travel documents in support of applications
Finland 14/08/2025 National authorities

FIS clarifies that Palestinians from Gaza do not automatically receive asylum
Finland 31/07/2025 National authorities

FIS publishes statistics on victims of human trafficking
Finland 16/07/2025 National authorities

Finland extends temporary protection until 4 March 2027
Finland 10/07/2025 National authorities

Ministry of the Interior launches survey on future plans of Ukrainian beneficiaries of temporary protection
Finland 04/07/2025 National authorities

Ministry of the Interior proposes a streamlined mechanism for information exchanges between stakeholders
Finland 01/07/2025 National authorities

The Finnish Immigration Service provides updates on Syria
Finland 01/07/2025 National authorities

FIS providing support to Syrians who wish to return voluntarily
Finland 25/06/2025 National authorities

The Finnish Immigration Service provides statistical updates and estimations
Finland 24/06/2025 National authorities

The Finnish Immigration Service publishes information on important changes to the reception system
Finland 18/06/2025 National authorities

The Border Security Act is extended until the end of 2026
Finland 18/06/2025 National authorities

Finland welcomes proposal on safe third countries
Finland 16/06/2025 National authorities

Amendments on conditions for family reunification enter into force on 16 June
Finland 12/06/2025 National authorities

Finland supports the EU Commission's proposal of a common list of safe countries of origin
Finland 11/06/2025 National authorities

Proposal to keep the reception allowance at reduced level
Finland 05/06/2025 National authorities

The conditions for permanent residence are being tighten and the Aliens Act amended
Finland 30/05/2025 National authorities

Changes to the Aliens Act apply immediately 1 June and impact asylum applicants immediately after entry
Finland 21/05/2025 National authorities

Amendments to family reunification will enter into force on 2 June
Finland 20/05/2025 National authorities

EMN has published the 2024 report
Finland 15/05/2025 National authorities

Finland supports the EU idea of a Common System for Returns
Finland 09/05/2025 National authorities

Finland informs about a pilot program on reception center specialised in promoting returns
Finland 06/05/2025 National authorities

The Aliens Act is amended as of 6 May 2025
Finland 06/05/2025 National authorities

The Aliens Act adds an obligation to cooperate on removal and new grounds for withdrawl of residence permit
Finland 03/05/2025 National authorities

Decrease in the asylum applications in Western Uusimaa
Finland 30/04/2025 National authorities

FIS provides updates on the implementation of AMIF-funded projects on decision-making on asylum claims
Finland 30/04/2025 National authorities

The Chancellor of Justice shares opinion on quota refugee decision-making process
Finland 30/04/2025 Civil society organisations

NGO launches petition campaign to demand Finland to ensure access to the asylum procedure
Finland 24/04/2025 National authorities

10 applications for the vacant post of Head of Immigration Department of the Ministry of the Interior
Finland 16/04/2025 National authorities

The Government decides on extension of border crossing points' closure between Finland and Russia
Finland 08/04/2025 National authorities

The Finnish Immigration Service informs the backlog of applications for citizenship is being cleared
Finland 03/04/2025 National authorities

Proposed amendments to the Aliens Act on detention of third country nationals
Finland 27/03/2025 National authorities

Instructions for clients for closure of reception centers
Finland 27/03/2025 National authorities

Closure of several reception centers due to a decrease in the number of clients
Finland 24/03/2025 National authorities

The Finnish Immigration Service presents its achievements in 2024
Finland 18/03/2025 National authorities

Forecasting of moderate future applications for asylum
Finland 11/03/2025 National authorities

FIS provides updates on the payment cards
Finland 06/03/2025 National authorities

Proposals for amendments of the Aliens Act for more efficient procedures
Finland 06/03/2025 National authorities

Proposal for stricter rules on family reunification
Finland 04/03/2025 National authorities

Finland reports stable number of victims of human trafficking
Finland 03/03/2025 National authorities

Call for proposals under AMIF funds is launched
Finland 28/02/2025 National authorities

The Finnish Immigration Service publishes its annual report for 2024
Finland 27/02/2025 National authorities

Ministry of the Interior extends temporary protection in Finland
Finland 20/02/2025 National authorities

FIS informs of backlog in processing family reunification requests
Finland 19/02/2025 National authorities

Report finalised on the introduction of a citizenship test
Finland 10/02/2025 International organisations

The Council of Europe develops blueprint on integration of migrants and refugees
Finland 06/02/2025 National authorities

The Finnish Immigration Service strengthens the asylum system by providing training to interpreters
Finland 23/01/2025 National authorities

The Finnish Immigration Service provides update on extension of temporary protection
Finland 09/01/2025 National authorities

The Finish Government proposes extension of Border Security Act to combat instrumentalisation
Finland 02/01/2025 National authorities

Amendment in force with regard to length of residence permits based on international protection