Customer bulletins

Queue of applications for seasonal work permits and certificates
Press release 13.2.2019 15.44
A personal identity code can now be received without a separate application if a permit is granted to reside in Finland
Press release 12.2.2019 8.09
Employer: it is enough to check the asylum seeker’s right to work every eight weeks
Press release 11.2.2019 14.45
Finnish Immigration Service official on the Åland islands 12 to 15 March and 23 to 26 April
Press release 8.2.2019 17.00
No waiting numbers handed out on Wednesdays at the Kuopio service point from 6 to 27 February
Press release 4.2.2019 8.01
British citizen: register your right of residence as soon as possible
Press release 25.1.2019 15.45
The supplier of asylum-seekers’ prepaid cards is facing delivery problems – what to do if your Moni card does not work
Press release 23.1.2019 12.38
Instructions for British citizens who are unsure about whether they have registered their right of residence
Press release 21.1.2019 8.52
How to apply for a certificate for seasonal work in Enter Finland
Press release 15.1.2019 15.55
Checklist for seasonal workers
Press release 15.1.2019 13.06
Effects of Brexit still unclear – we recommend that British citizens register their right of residence at the Finnish Immigration Service
Press release 15.1.2019 11.28
Changes to support for assisted voluntary return, in-kind assistance rises
Press release 14.1.2019 19.25
Finnish Immigration Service official on the Åland islands 29 January to 1 February & 12 to 15 March 2019
Press release 14.1.2019 9.58
Starting from 7 January 2019, daily allowances and other benefits compensating for expenses are not counted towards specialists’ salaries
Press release 4.1.2019 12.23
See if you can find answers to your questions on our Frequently Asked Questions page
Press release 21.12.2018 12.33
Security checks to be introduced at the Finnish Immigration Service
Press release 20.12.2018 9.20
Webinar on seasonal work coming up in January
Press release 7.12.2018 12.56
Finnish Immigration Service official on the Åland islands 17 to 20 december 2018 & 29 january to 1 february 2019
Press release 28.11.2018 13.13
Introduction of new prepaid cards is being planned for next year
Press release 23.11.2018 15.48
Student: follow the processing queue on our website or in Enter Finland
Press release 9.11.2018 16.00
Extended service hours for telephone service and chat from 5 November
Press release 5.11.2018 11.56
Most of autumn's residence permit applications for studies have been decided
Press release 2.11.2018 11.55
Are you coming to Finland to do seasonal work? You will require a visa, a certificate or a permit for seasonal work
Press release 22.10.2018 10.49
Finnish Immigration Service official on the Åland islands 13 to 16 November & 17 to 20 December 2018
Press release 19.10.2018 10.04
Some extended permit applicants no longer need to prove their identity at a service point
Press release 15.10.2018 11.47
Exceptions to the distribution of waiting numbers at the Kuopio service point in October-January
Press release 12.10.2018 13.41
Prepaid cards for asylum seekers can be used for the time being
Press release 5.10.2018 15.41
Exceptions to the distribution of waiting numbers at the Oulu service point in October–November
Press release 1.10.2018 16.29
New e-service for counsels and representatives of asylum seekers and residence permit applicants opens
Press release 27.9.2018 14.16
Delay in the introduction of new prepaid cards for asylum seekers
Press release 24.9.2018 16.07
Finnish Immigration Service official on the Åland islands 2–5 October 2018
Press release 12.9.2018 12.15
Exceptions to Service point opening hours during autumn
Press release 10.9.2018 13.59
1.9. Changes to the duration of residence permits for students and researchers
Press release 31.8.2018 15.33
Asylum seeker: Let us know the grounds for your subsequent application already when applying
Press release 9.8.2018 12.09
Processing of asylum applications submitted before 20 July 2018 continues in a normal manner
Press release 26.7.2018 15.23
Processing time of asylum applications limited to 6 months from 20 July onwards
Press release 18.7.2018 16.06
No waiting numbers handed out at the Rovaniemi service point on Wednesday afternoons between 18 July and 8 August.
Press release 17.7.2018 9.15
Checklist for students applying for their first residence permit
Press release 9.7.2018 15.36
Finnish Immigration Service official on the Åland islands 21 to 24 August June 2018
Press release 9.7.2018 9.00
Queue of applications for seasonal work permits
Press release 29.6.2018 9.02
Queuing now possible in the telephone service
Press release 28.6.2018 9.30
Tips for international students applying for a residence permit
Press release 5.6.2018 14.36
Finnish Immigration Service official on the Åland islands 29 May to 1 June 2018
Press release 5.6.2018 13.33
Helsinki service point of the Finnish Immigration Service remains in Sörnäinen
Press release 5.6.2018 11.26
Come and visit us at the World Village Festival!
Press release 23.5.2018 12.28
New chatbot answers questions about processing times and contact details
Press release 14.5.2018 9.13
Agency head office will move to Pasila on 14 May
Press release 7.5.2018 17.08
Requests for a certificate for seasonal work will be processed faster
Press release 30.4.2018 12.35
Always check the contact information of the Finnish Immigration Service from our website
Press release 19.4.2018 13.10
Processing stage of some customers’ applications was displayed incorrectly in Enter Finland
Press release 18.4.2018 13.27
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