Press releases

Temporary protection in Finland granted to over 25,000 people fleeing Ukraine – changes to reporting of statistics

Finland grants temporary protection to those who have fled Ukraine as a result of the Russian attack. After the attack, 28,039 applications for temporary protection have been submitted in Finland. By 15 June 2022, altogether 26,108 applications have been decided.

The Finnish Immigration Service to establish new reception centres 10 June

The Finnish Immigration Service is preparing to set up new reception centres due to the increased need to provide accommodation for people fleeing Ukraine.

Åland’s first reception centre starts its operations

A reception centre has been established on the Åland Islands. This is the first time that reception operations are arranged on the Åland Islands.

Specialists’ and start-up entrepreneurs’ entry becomes quicker – fast track service will be introduced on 1 June

As of 1 June 2022, specialists’, start-up entrepreneurs’ and their family members’ move to Finland will become quicker along with the introduction of the fast track service.

Assessment of security situation in Kabul completed

The Finnish Immigration Service has issued new guidelines for decision-making regarding asylum applications from Afghans. The new guidelines concern the security situation in Kabul province.

Temporary protection in Finland granted to over 20,000 people fleeing Ukraine – decisions now issued quickly

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, 23,781 applications for temporary protection have been submitted in Finland. 20,622 decisions have been made based on the applications by 18 May.

The Finnish Immigration Service to establish new reception centres 6 May

The Finnish Immigration Service is preparing to set up new reception centres due to the increased need to provide accommodation for people fleeing Ukraine.

Municipalities receive compensation for costs associated with the reception of people who have fled Ukraine

People who have fled Ukraine can receive accommodation services from a municipality without a reception centre being established in the municipality. The Finnish Immigration Service compensates municipalities for accommodation costs.

Payments of reception allowance made faster after delays

Temporary protection granted to about 13,000 people – the decision process is now faster

The Finnish Immigration Service to establish new reception centres 21 April

Rules on international students moving to Finland relaxed

Finnish Immigration Service Director General Jari Kähkönen to leave his post

The Finnish Immigration Service to establish new reception centres

Finnish Immigration Service’ report on operations for 2021 has been published

The Finnish Immigration Service to establish new reception centres

Reception centres available for pets as well

Number of Ukrainians seeking temporary protection in Finland increasing

The Finnish Immigration Service to establish new reception centres

New reception centres in Espoo and Seinäjoki, new service points for people in private accommodation