Press releases

The new report studies the authorities’ duty of clarification and information gathering in immigration matters

On 21 August, the Finnish Immigration Service published a report on the authorities’ duty of clarification and information gathering in immigration matters. The report was drawn up by the University of Eastern Finland.

Report on fact-finding mission to Somalia: The situation in Mogadishu is unstable

Two researchers from the Country Information Service of the Finnish Immigration Service visited Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, on a fact-finding mission in the beginning of March 2020. The report from the mission has now been published.

More extensive support to asylum seeking families and children at reception centres

Reception centres have adopted the method “Let’s Talk about Children” to help support the everyday life of children, families and adolescents. The Finnish Immigration Service and MIELI Mental Health Finland have evaluated and developed the method since 2017 to be suited for reception centres and asylum seekers.

An increasing number of people who have become victims in Finland are seeking admittance into the Assistance system

People who have become victims of human trafficking in Finland are referred to the Assistance System for Victims of Human Trafficking more efficiently than before. From 1 January to 30 June 2020, there were 48 people who had been in conditions indicative of human trafficking in Finland that were referred to the Assistance System.

Finland received the first relocated minors from the Mediterranean region on Wednesday afternoon

On Wednesday afternoon on 8 July 2020, Finland received the first group of underage asylum seekers from Greece. The first group to arrive in Finland consisted of 24 unaccompanied children and adolescents aged between 10 and 16. Most of them come from Afghanistan.

Assessments of the security situations in Iraq and Afghanistan updated

The Finnish Immigration Service has updated its assessments of the security situations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Capacity reduced at reception centres – Finnish Immigration Service to end contracts with seven centres

The Finnish Immigration Service will end the contracts of seven reception centres. In addition, capacity will be reduced at three reception centres.

First asylum seekers from the Mediterranean to be relocated to Finland in July

The first approximately 25 minors from Greek refugee camps will arrive in Finland in early July. The exact date of the relocation is not yet known. In addition to Greece, Finland will be receiving relocated asylum seekers from Cyprus and Malta.

Good progress has been made in processing the seasonal work applications

Unique project improves the working life skills of victims of human trafficking

The Finnish Immigration Service to shut down the Pudasjärvi Reception Centre

Reception System Monitoring Report 2019: Reception centre operation largely successful

Only a few asylum applications have been submitted during the coronavirus pandemic

Quarantine at the Espoo Reception Centre ends

Information on the situation in Mogadishu collected on a fact-finding mission to Somalia

Espoo Reception Centre to be quarantined due to coronavirus infections – Luona co-operating with Finnish Immigration Service and health authorities

Reception centres prepared for coronavirus – infections found mainly in Uusimaa

The Finnish Immigration Service is preparing to receive minors from the Mediterranean region – accommodation capacity is being increased

Number of asylum seekers has diminished significantly during coronavirus epidemic

Permit and Nationality Unit to be established on 1 March 2020 – aims to increase automation in the processing of applications