Press releases
Immigration in 2022: Russia’s attack on Ukraine had wide-ranging impact on immigration to Finland
Press release
30.1.2023 10.32
Residence permits of people who have fled Ukraine will be automatically extended until 4 March 2024
Press release
19.1.2023 10.19
Elina Nurmi appointed as Director of Reception Unit
Press release
11.1.2023 10.47
Finnish Immigration Service conducts inquiry into case of Mongolian nurse
Press release
16.12.2022 17.05
Finnish Immigration Service to establish new reception centres on 29 November
Press release
29.11.2022 10.53
A record number of international students move to Finland in 2022
Press release
11.11.2022 10.22
Finnish Immigration Service to establish new reception centres on 24 October
Press release
24.10.2022 14.02
Answers to questions regarding accommodation arrangements for Ukrainians and Russians
Press release
7.10.2022 12.50
Ukrainians and Russians staying in reception centres to be accommodated separately
Press release
4.10.2022 17.00
Operation of reception centres in several geographical areas put out to tender by the Finnish Immigration Service
Press release
27.9.2022 13.01
Over 35,000 have applied for temporary protection in Finland – more customers within reception system than ever before
8.8.2022 9.03
Russian invasion of Ukraine is visible on berry farms – exceptionally low number of applications from seasonal workers
Press release
14.7.2022 10.53
Temporary protection in Finland granted to over 25,000 people fleeing Ukraine – changes to reporting of statistics
16.6.2022 10.36
Åland’s first reception centre starts its operations
9.6.2022 9.52
Specialists’ and start-up entrepreneurs’ entry becomes quicker – fast track service will be introduced on 1 June
1.6.2022 9.19
Assessment of security situation in Kabul completed
24.5.2022 14.02
Temporary protection in Finland granted to over 20,000 people fleeing Ukraine – decisions now issued quickly
20.5.2022 8.14
Municipalities receive compensation for costs associated with the reception of people who have fled Ukraine
5.5.2022 10.11
Payments of reception allowance made faster after delays
29.4.2022 15.00
Temporary protection granted to about 13,000 people – the decision process is now faster
28.4.2022 14.33
Rules on international students moving to Finland relaxed
14.4.2022 10.34
Reception centres available for pets as well
25.3.2022 16.28
New reception centres in Espoo and Seinäjoki, new service points for people in private accommodation
16.3.2022 18.25
Finland grants temporary protection for people fleeing Ukraine – instrument used for the first time
9.3.2022 15.48
The Red Cross supports the Finnish Immigration Service with information on how to help people affected by the crisis in Ukraine
8.3.2022 13.47
Immigration statistics 2021: A record-high number of applications for residence permits on the basis of work
26.1.2022 10.00
Return of funds from asylum seekers’ prepaid cards has not been resolved, search for solution continues
17.1.2022 13.05
Progress in the preparation of fast track service – specialists’ and start-up entrepreneurs’ move to Finland to become quicker
16.12.2021 10.53
New country guidelines for Afghanistan – extensive assessment of the security situation to continue
11.11.2021 15.57
The number of asylum seekers remained low
8.11.2021 8.40