Customer bulletins
Temporary protection to continue until 2025
Press release
28.9.2023 18.09
Do you have a residence permit for studies? This autumn, we will carry out automatic post-decision monitoring and check that you still meet the requirements for the permit
Press release
28.9.2023 9.27
You can avoid visiting a service point if you use Enter Finland to apply for an extended permit, Finnish citizenship or a new residence permit card
Press release
18.9.2023 8.48
Testing of queue number system to start at Helsinki service point on 12 September 2023
Press release
11.9.2023 13.30
Temporary protection is not granted to certain third-country nationals as of 7 September 2023
Press release
7.9.2023 14.37
As of 1 September 2023, submitting a residence permit application in Russia is possible only in Moscow; see the press release by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Press release
31.8.2023 13.00
Service points of the Finnish Immigration Service are closed on 5–7 September 2023
Press release
31.8.2023 10.12
Backlogs in the processing of residence permits for studies
Press release
25.8.2023 8.00
Are you a client at a reception centre? Your prepaid card will be exchanged
Press release
18.8.2023 11.15
Do not send personal data via regular mail – use the secure Enter Finland service
Press release
10.8.2023 16.00
Correction: We will not issue a residence permit to all asylum-seeking families or pregnant asylum seekers who have been granted international protection in Greece
Press release
8.8.2023 15.05
Are you in Finland and have you been granted international protection in Greece? If you are pregnant or have underage children with you, there have been changes to the processing of your asylum application
Press release
2.8.2023 10.47
Residence permit applications not received in Russia in August. Read more in Ministry for Foreign Affairs press release.
Press release
31.7.2023 16.11
Extended opening hours for our service number for employers
Press release
31.7.2023 8.53
Mariehamn service point will also be open on 24–27 October 2023
Press release
14.7.2023 9.25
Are you under 22 and have dual citizenship? Make sure you can keep your Finnish citizenship
Press release
29.6.2023 12.51
The Government Programme proposes changes but they require preparation and will not come into effect immediately – Follow our website for the most recent information available
Press release
22.6.2023 11.00
Are you planning to travel outside Finland this summer? Read this before you travel
Press release
14.6.2023 8.50
Changes to customer service hours during the summer
Press release
8.6.2023 11.03
Did you apply for an extended permit or for a new residence permit card in Enter Finland and were able to avoid a service point visit?
Press release
5.6.2023 12.57
Backlogs in the processing of residence permit applications based on family ties
Press release
17.5.2023 10.33
Seasonal worker – learn which permit you must apply for
Press release
8.5.2023 14.38
Kamu the chatbot is back in use for checking your application’s place in the queue
Press release
5.5.2023 14.25
Service times of the Finnish Immigration Service in Mariehamn between June and December 2023
Press release
5.5.2023 10.00
First residence permit cards for those receiving temporary protection to be delivered to DB Schenker collection points as of 3 May 2023
Press release
3.5.2023 11.05
Delays in deliveries of residence cards to EU citizens’ family members
Press release
25.4.2023 15.25
Updates in estimated processing times
19.4.2023 10.04
Finnish Immigration Service performed legality control regarding negative decisions issued on extended permits in 2022
Press release
18.4.2023 11.16
Webinar for employees and employers on applying for a residence permit 4 May 2023
Press release
11.4.2023 13.10
Are you applying for a residence permit for a student or a researcher or is your employer certified? With a D visa, you can travel to Finland immediately after you have been issued with a residence permit
Press release
31.3.2023 15.54
The Finnish Immigration Service has extended all residence permits on the basis of temporary protection until 4 March 2024 – all residence permit cards for temporary protection are valid until this date
Press release
30.3.2023 15.45
Are you an asylum seeker from Afghanistan in Finland? Read below for current information about the processing of your application
Press release
20.3.2023 13.05
Have you applied for a residence permit or a new residence permit card in Finland? The residence permit card will be delivered to a DB Schenker Collection Point
Press release
13.3.2023 12.30
Delays in delivery of residence permit cards
Press release
1.3.2023 12.50
Are you applying for a residence permit on the basis of work, or are you an employer? Read below to learn how the Aliens Act will change on 23 February 2023
Press release
22.2.2023 16.50
Letter deliveries delayed due to strike
Press release
22.2.2023 10.13
You can ask about your right to work free of charge by email from 24 January 2023
Press release
23.1.2023 15.26
Incomes Register makes it easier to prove your income as of 19 January 2023
Press release
19.1.2023 11.00
All residence permits granted on the basis of temporary protection will be extended until 4 March 2024, you do not need to apply for an extended permit
Press release
30.12.2022 7.33
Starting from 22 December 2022, you can apply for a residence permit using the fast-track service if you work as a manager
Press release
22.12.2022 9.05
Exceptions to opening hours in December and January
Press release
20.12.2022 8.45
Are you coming to Finland to work or study? Check out our new guides to learn how to apply for a residence permit for Finland
Press release
15.12.2022 9.54
Delays in delivery of residence permit cards to Russia
Press release
22.11.2022 12.45
On 22 November 2022, the Finnish Immigration Service will host a webinar about the fast-track service.
Press release
21.11.2022 11.18
The Oulu office of the Finnish Immigration Service moves to the centre of Oulu
Press release
7.11.2022 13.14
Backlogs in the processing of residence permit applications based on family ties
Press release
20.10.2022 14.45
Data protection breach at the Heikinharju reception centre in Oulu
Press release
20.10.2022 13.30
Are you about to apply for a new residence permit card? Or for a new residence card as an EU citizen’s family member? You do not always need to visit a service point of the Finnish Immigration Service
Press release
6.10.2022 8.37
Service times of the Finnish Immigration Service in Mariehamn between January and June 2023
Press release
5.10.2022 15.15
Did you apply in Enter Finland? Prove your identity within 3 months of submitting your application
Press release
3.10.2022 13.51